Floral Inspired Patterns
Fixing Common Crochet Mistakes: A Beginner's Troubleshooting Guide
Making mistakes is part of learning to crochet. Learn how to troubleshoot common crochet problems, count stitches and rows, find your first and last stitches, fix uneven edges, and know when to frog your work.
How to Crochet a Slip Stitch (sl st): Step-by-Step Beginner Tutorial
Learn how to crochet a slip stitch (sl st) with this beginner-friendly tutorial. You'll learn how to work a slip stitch into existing crochet, join stitches, move across your work, and use slip stitches for decorative details.
How to Treble Crochet (tr): Step-by-Step Beginner Tutorial
Learn how to treble crochet (tr) with this beginner-friendly tutorial. Follow clear step-by-step instructions to make treble crochet from a foundation chain, work your first rows, count stitches, and keep your edges straight.
How to Double Crochet (dc): Step-by-Step Beginner Tutorial
Learn how to double crochet (dc) with this beginner-friendly tutorial. Follow step-by-step instructions to make your first double crochet, work into a foundation chain, turn your work, and keep your edges straight.
How to Half Double Crochet (hdc) for Beginners
Learn how to half double crochet (hdc) with this easy step-by-step tutorial for beginners. Discover where to insert your hook, how to work into a foundation chain, make turning chains, count stitches, and crochet your first rows with confidence.
How to Single Crochet (sc) for Beginners
Learn how to single crochet with this beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorial. Discover where to insert your hook, how to start your first row, turn your work, count stitches, and avoid common beginner mistakes.
How to Hold Yarn and a Crochet Hook (Beginner's Guide)
Learning how to hold a crochet hook and yarn is one of the first steps to becoming a confident crocheter. In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you'll learn the knife grip, pencil grip, simple tension tips, and how to find the hold that feels most comfortable for you.
Best Crochet Hooks for Beginners
A simple, beginner-friendly guide to choosing your first crochet hook. Learn what size to start with, which materials work best, and what to avoid so you can start crocheting with confidence.
How to Read a Crochet Pattern: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to read crochet patterns with clear explanations of abbreviations, repeats, gauge, and structure from a CYC certified crochet teacher.
How to Crochet a Foundation Chain (Plus How to Fix a Tight Foundation Chain)
Learn how to make a slip knot, crochet a foundation chain, work into your first row, and fix the most common beginner mistake, a foundation chain that's too tight.
How to Crochet an Even Circle in any Stitch
Mastering the art of crocheting circles is a fundamental skill. Discover the essential rules for crafting crochet circles in any stitch, along with a handy hack I use to create perfect, even circles every time.
Crochet Hook Sizes Explained (What They Mean + How to Choose the Right One)
A clear, beginner-friendly guide to crochet hook sizes. Learn how hook sizes work, how to read crochet hook charts, and how to choose the right hook for your yarn and project.