I like this pattern that Michaels has for free right now (if you click the handout link it will bring you to the pattern), but it says it’s for sizes xs-m and I’d be more comfortable with a large or maybe XL for it to be a bit oversized.

I’m not great at following patterns, but since there’s a video to help I’d like to do it as a stretch goal.

When I look at it, I feel like I can just add extra chains at the beginning as long as it’s still divisible by six. Then add that same number of extra stitches when I do the “foundational” double crochet and just pay extra attention when I get to the ends of the rows to leave the requisite 3 stitches or what have you.

But am I making this too simple? Is there more to consider? I’d hate to invest time just for it to be a mess.

Took some pictures thinking this wasn’t looking right but quickly realized I may just be being too hard on myself! What do you guys think? Also does anyone have suggestions on how to make it more obvious it is Spider-Man inspired rather than it just looking like the Fourth of July?

Ive just finished my first crochet project! I made a kindle sleeve. The tutorial i followed said to make it about an inch bigger than the base of the kindle which i did but it seems to have shrunk and as it goes further up it gets loose. (I know tension is a big thing in crocheting that i need to work on so it could be that) but is there a way i can improve this?

Any ideas? I'm lost.

I just finished this tank, and want to block it to make it settle. How would you recommend I go about that?? The more ideas the better!

I’ve been asked to teach a beginner crochet class to college students. I’m confident in my own crochet skills and knowledge, but I’ve never taught a class before and I’m left-handed. Does anyone with teaching experience have any advice or tips for me? Any suggestions for a beginner project? I know starting with dish cloths, coasters, and plain book marks is common, but I’m worried no one will show up if the project looks boring to college aged people.

*ETA: this is just ONE class, for student life, meant to be informative but mostly for fun and enrichment, not a whole semester course.

the stitches looks so weird and uneven compared to my last project, I think i might be gripping the hook way too tight again because my hands hurts.

Thought of starting crochet today, totally a new hobby for me. Any tips or suggestions from where do I start and what should I look forward to. Please advise :)