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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>When I first started crocheting, I learned basic stitches and made a baby blanket. It was a mess! It was a trapezoid, rather than straight sides. LOL<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Some of the first things I made were hats, hacky sack, baby booties, etc. I get bored with blankets and scarfs, so I focus on Amigurumi. I also create doll clothes and small creatures to make into magnets. I have had people want to have me crochet things I have no pattern for. I take it as a challenge and have crocheted John Deer Trackters, different animals, doll clothes and flowers. I have even had someone want a wine glass and a high heel shoe. Learning to read a pattern is important if you want to make Amigurumi. You must count and use stitch markers or you will get off and it will look strange. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😉</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I know many people get nervous about making stuffed animals, but it is all the same stitches, just made in the round instead of flat. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 8, 2026 7:56 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> carcione@access.net<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Beginner crochet<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sarah is interested in a beginner crochet class. Are others interested? Is there an experienced crocheter willing to teach? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I\u2019m a beginner+ crocheter. I can make things, but don\u2019t feel qualified to teach.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I like to make amigurumi\u2014little creatures. I think, when I was beginning, I made a little purse with a shell pattern. Also a hat. What are good beginner crochet projects?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tracy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>