ACT English Practice Test 53

Crocheting Makes a Good Hobby

Crocheting is the art of making fabric by twisting yarn or thread with a hook. Although many associate it _by _Q76 older women, crocheting can be a fun hobby _for people of both genders _Q77 and all ages. Once you start crocheting, you won't be able to put down the hook; you'll have a hobby for life. Q78

Time-honored and easily _taught _Q79 to all, crocheting is an easy hobby to pick up. Instructional books are readily available, and once you've learned a few basic _stitches. Picking _Q80 up the more advanced ones is a snap. Once you learn how to crochet, you can _purchase store-bought books that detail _Q81 that tell you exactly how to make the projects that interest you. Even if you want to try several projects, the supplies required for _it's _Q82 completion are minimal; all you need are a crochet hook, yarn, and a pair of scissors. You don't need to worry about making a big investment, either; fifteen dollars will buy you no _fewer than _Q83 three starter kits!

[1] As you grow more proficient, you can expand your supplies by purchasing hooks of different _types _Q84 to vary the size of your stitches. [2] Crochet hooks are available in all _sizes, ranging, _Q85 from very small to very large, with everything in between. [3] Some are so big that you need to use two strands of yarn. [4] Other hooks are very tiny, so small that you must use thread. [5] These hooks are suitable for making smaller, more delicate things such as lace doilies, tablecloths, and bedspreads. [6] These hooks make big stitches, so you can finish a project with them very quickly. [7] It is best to start with hooks that are medium in size; these are the easiest to manipulate and require only one strand of yarn. Q86

_Because it seems like there are a million hooks to keep track of, _Q87 crocheting makes a good hobby because it requires only time and patience, not attention or tremendous investment. You can crochet while watching television, listening to music, or visiting with other people. It is fun and relaxing and allows you to express your creative side in an easy way. _Also, you _Q88 have finished a project, you have a cherished keepsake. Whether you have made an afghan to keep you warm _on _Q89 cold winter nights or a lace tablecloth to add a touch of elegance to your dining room, your creation is sure to be cherished for a long time to come. Q90