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.

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.

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.

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.