Category Archives: Crochet

How to Crochet: How Do I Start Crocheting?  Ready to learn how to crochet? Unlike other needlework crafts, crochet requires learning multiple different kinds of stitches, techniques, and skills. Learning how to do crochet can feel overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be.  Image source: Haak Maar Raak The good news is that…

Best Yarn for Crochet: Which Yarn is Best for Crochet? If you’re ready to start learning how to crochet, you need to know how to identify the best yarn for crochet. Unfortunately, there’s no one quick and simple rule to determine what kind of yarn to use for crochet. When you’re just learning the basics…

How to Weave in Ends: Crochet for Beginners Image source: Naztazia Do you know how to weave in ends in crochet? If you’ve ever read a crochet pattern, you’ve most likely read the instruction to “weave in ends.” Weaving in your yarn ends is essential to learning how to crochet properly. Just as starting a…

How to Triple Crochet for Beginners: How to Treble Crochet Knowing how to triple crochet opens up a whole new world of crochet possibilities. The craft of crochet consists of creating textiles by forming interlocking loops of material (typically yarn) with a crochet hook. Learning how to do a triple crochet (or how to do…

How to Decrease in Crochet: Learn How to Decrease Stitches in Crochet Learning how to decrease in crochet is an essential crochet skill. As you’re learning how to crochet, you will eventually see instructions to “decrease” in a crochet pattern. If you’re stuck on a project because you don’t know how to do a decrease…

What is Crochet: The Complete Guide to Crochet. Have you ever been curious as to what is crochet? Wonder no more. Whether you realize it or not, you’ve definitely encountered some form of crochet in your life. After reading this article, you’ll feel confident discussing crochet with even your craftiest friends. You might even feel…

How to Half Double Crochet: How to Make a Hdc in Crochet Image source: Super Gurumi Wondering how to half double crochet? Curious as to what is a half double crochet stitch? This article will answer all of your questions and help you start learning how to do a half double crochet stitch. We’ll cover…

How to Crochet a Magic Circle: Crochet for Beginners Image source: Finally Finished Crafts Have you already mastered how to crochet a circle, but you’ve found a pattern that requires you to learn how to crochet a magic circle (also known as a “magic ring”)? If you’re ready to create some crochet magic, keep reading….

How to Make a Slip Knot: Crochet for Beginners Understanding how to make a slip knot for crochet is a fundamental skill when you’re learning how to crochet, similar to learning to thread a needle when learning to sew. Most crochet projects will begin with a slip knot, so it should be the first skill…

How to Change Colors in Crochet: How to Seamlessly Change Colors in Crochet Image source: Crazy Patterns Ready to learn how to change colors in crochet? Knowing how to change yarn in crochet opens up a whole new world of possibilities in your journey to learn how to crochet. After you’ve mastered this crochet skill,…

How to Crochet a Circle: The Ultimate Guide to Crochet Circles Knowing how to crochet a circle is essential for creating countless crochet projects, ranging from a simple coaster to an impressive amigurumi animal.  If you’re learning how to crochet, you will find many patterns that require you to know how to make a crochet…

How to Single Crochet: How to Make a Single Crochet Stitch for Beginners Learning how to single crochet stitch is essential for any beginner who’s learning how to crochet. The textile craft of crochet is a needlework technique done with a crochet hook and almost any type of yarn.  Crochet offers several mental health benefits,…

How to Start a Crochet Chain: Starting Your Crochet Project Knowing how to start a crochet chain is essential to beginning almost any crochet project. Learning how to crochet opens a wide, new range of projects. If you are preparing to learn to sew or if you already know how to sew, adding crochet to…

How to Double Crochet: How to Crochet Double Stitch Knowing how to double crochet is an essential skill for anyone learning how to crochet. The craft of crochet is a needlework technique, typically done with a crochet hook and (in modern times) a type of yarn or crochet thread.  Crochet is a great hobby to…