I’ve been wanting to get into crocheting for a while now. Where would a good start be? My grandma thinks blankets and scarfs. Both are extremely good ideas. But, when starting something new I like to have have a little bit of a challenge. Just a small challenge.
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Personally, I recommend making some form of amigurumi, cause you learn all the basics plus it doesn’t take as long as a blanket/scarf so you’re more likely to stay committed to it.
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I would suggest a square just to learn to chain and single crochet but you do not need anything big then you should make amigurumi
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I did a bunch of “snakes” or “fries” and just swatches of different stitches/yarns, then I did one amigurumi, then jumped right into a cardigan. Just pick something you really like because you’ll be super happy with it in the end, plus it’ll motivate you to keep going!
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Thank you for the advice everyone!
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I, personally, started with a more complicated amigurumi pattern. I would recommend grabbing some weight four acrylic yarn in a relatively light color so you can see your stitches better. I recommend yarn that doesn’t fray as much for the most beginner-friendly experience. (I used T-shirt yarn my very first time, but it’s not for everyone.) Then, I’d say you should pick an easy amigurumi pattern. Loaf cats might be a good idea, let me go find some patterns.
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Thank you also what’s amigurumi? I have no clue on what that is lol
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It’s a japanese term, I’m pretty sure, that refers to crocheted plushies!
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Awesome thank you for letting me know what it means.
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I personally made this as my first crochet project:
https://amigurumi.today/amigurumi-turtle-crochet-coaster/
You could also try making something like a washcloth, there are lots of different free patterns of varying skill levels depending on how much of a challenge you’re looking for.
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i tried to start with amigurumi and ended up freehanding a bag while i was camping. That led to trying to start more amigurumi to end up with another bag, a placemat and random started projects. 
Maybe try a one of each and see which is more challenging… for me personally it’s reading patterns… i am now currently writing my own even though i’m still figuring it out. Good luck! can’t wait to see what you come up with!
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squares are soo intimidating to me… i saw a skein of yarn i wanted today and my daughter asked why i dont get it and it was to make a flower granny square sweater and I’m scared of those things!! 
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I was more ambitious when I taught myself to crochet as a kid (10?) LOL. I had found my late maternal grandmother’s thread crochet hooks and was inspired to learn to crochet with them. I still own them
I don’t mean granny squares I just mean like “classic” square
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If you like repeatative things then a granny square would be a great way to learn how to crochet in the round!
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what do you mean in the round for a granny square? i thought that was in making bags and hats or animals and what not…?
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A granny square is made in the round and starts off small but increases every row
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oh. ok. still scared of granny squares here.
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Everyday I question why I started learning crochet. How is something so confusing and so simple at the same time?
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Here is a tutorial
Once you get the hang of it is realy fun and enjoyable!!
I’ve been crocheting for five years now trust me
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