Crochet Your First Bag: What to Expect From Chain to Handles
A first crochet bag is usually made in single crochet: a base chain, a flat bottom, rounds worked up the sides, and handles made by chaining over skipped stitches. Use sturdy yarn and firm, even tension. A small bag in thicker yarn can be finished in a weekend.
Your First Crochet Garment: What to Expect Before You Start
For your first crochet garment, choose your size by the finished measurements and the ease you want, not your body size alone. Make and wash a gauge swatch, follow the pattern's construction, flat pieces or top down, and block before you judge the fit. Expect weeks, not a weekend.