Crochet was once thought of as an activity that only women and girls could do. Today it is considered a craft, and many people are ready to learn the most varied stitches for making crochet and various crafts with this material.
Not to mention that there are some practice points, working not only with the hand, but also stimulating the head to learn more about the technique. This is why crochet can be recommended for people who suffer from stress or anxiety. He is de-stressing.
If you want to learn how to crochet but don’t know where to start, check out this step-by-step tutorial on how to make a layered baby dress.
The layered baby dress is a beautiful piece for your baby, and it’s also a great gift option. If you’re interested in learning how to do it, read the article to the end for more information.
Layered baby dress: Materials needed
Line:
You will need threads, the most recommended are those for baby use because they are hypoallergenic. In this dress we will use more than one color of thread, in the video it is used: white, pink and purple, but you can choose the colors of your preference that you like the most.
Scissors:
Necessary in the crochet process
Buttons:
In this tutorial glitter buttons are used, but you can choose the ones you prefer. They will be used in the clasp at the back of the dress.
Hook:
It is used to “braid” the lines. In the tutorial, one with the size of 4mm or F is used. The hook model changes according to the lines, in the packaging of the lines there is always an indication of which is the best hook to use, which is the appropriate size for each type of yarn .
Measurements and tape measure:
They are extremely important for the model of the dress to work. Everything is measured so that the result goes as planned.
About materials:
The needle can be wood, plastic, steel, aluminum, colored aluminum and even rubber handle. The choice of needle style is a lot of people and at their disposal.
The size varies from 0.5mm to 10mm and the choice of needle size will depend on the type of work you intend to do. Some parts require thicker threads or open stitches, while other parts are calling for thin threads.
For those who are just starting out, it is interesting to bet on lines
thin because they are easier to work with. So choose your thread and check the package for the needle size that is specified on the thread package.
A tip for those who still have no practice in crochet is to work with a thicker yarn and a slightly thinner needle. This will make it easier to make tighter stitches.
How to crochet layered dress:
Ready for the tutorial? The video is easy to understand so you need to worry if you are starting, the idea is to be a tutorial that everyone can understand and for people who have the desire to learn, can perform the task of crocheting.
The video of this tutorial is of a layered baby dress, a beautiful piece for you to make for your baby, as a gift to other children or even to sell this piece, and pieces like this to be able to make an extra income, already had thought about it?
Among all these alternatives, let’s go to the video that explains the execution of the piece:
And don’t forget, enjoy the process too, practice makes perfect the final result, so don’t be frustrated if the first model doesn’t turn out as you planned.