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Before You Begin

Crochet: hold your hook

Learn how to hold your crochet hook correctly with our tutorial. Master the proper grip for comfortable and efficient crocheting.

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Before You Begin

Understanding Crochet Abbreviations

Unsure what knitting patten abbreviations mean? Check out our easy comprehensive guide to knitting abbreviations for answer your questions

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Before You Begin

How to Read Crochet Diagrams

Diagrams are read exactly as the crochet is worked. Each stitch is represented by a symbol that has been drawn to resemble …

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Before You Begin

How to Read a Crochet Pattern

Before picking up the hook and yarn, sit down and read through the pattern you will be using. Patterns are written in a la …

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Before You Begin

How to Measure Crochet Gauge

Gauge is the number of stitches and rows per inch (or centimeter) in a pattern. If the gauge does not match the gauge give …

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Before You Begin

How to Read Crochet Symbol Charts

Being able to read symbol charts expands your options for working with different types of crochet patterns. This guide explains how to read crochet charts…

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Basics

Loose Ends: Crochet Cables

Learn how to crochet cables with loose ends. Add texture and depth to your crochet projects with cable stitches.

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Basics

Mosaic Crochet Basics

Let's go through the basics of how to do a mosaic stitch with Bernat Blanket.

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Basics

Learn it | Crochet: Seaming Crochet Pieces Together

Learn how to seam crochet pieces together. Achieve clean and professional finishing for your crochet projects.

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Basics

Learn Crochet for Beginners

Mikey, host of The Crochet Crowd and inspirational online teacher for Yarnspirations has a 30 minute workshop teaching crocheters right from the very beginning.

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Basics

Learn to Crochet the Extended Moss Stitch

Do you want a really neat looking stitch? This is called the extended moss stitch.

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Basics

How To Reverse Single Crochet Stitch

Learn how to crochet the Reverse Single Crochet stitch. Add a decorative and textured edge to your projects.