It starts....

Hello!
Today I am starting a blog to record my fun filled adventures as I learn to crochet.  For Christmas I received a how to book and three large spools of thread. I have never done anything like this before so far after struggling to hold the needle correctly while looping thread I have managed to make a V chain

For anyone looking at this who does crochet please note: I am an absolute beginner.  So apologies if I am causing hair pulling mistakes that leave you twitching while saying, "GAH!! YOU DO NOT DO IT THAT WAY!!!" My posts are really to see how I grow and improve over time. Please feel free to comment with suggestions.

BACK STORY:

Grandmama's hand made blanket 

While I have been a somewhat crafty person my life I never have received formal training in the art of crochet. My grandmother was quite the artist and created several large blankets in her time. One of which I currently have.  (As seen on the right.) Hopefully with practice I can do something remotely like this.