Beginner Guide
Understanding Yarn: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Not all yarn is the same. Learn about yarn weights, fiber types, dye lots, and how to choose the right yarn for your first crochet project.
March 2025·6 min read
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Free crochet content for beginners, returning crafters, and curious makers.
Your Crochet Tool Kit: Everything You Need to Get Started
You don't need much to start crocheting. Here's every tool a beginner should have, from crochet hooks to stitch markers, and what each one actually does.
March 2025·5 min read
How to Hold Your Hook and Yarn (and Why It Matters)
There's no single "correct" way to hold a crochet hook — but these two grips cover most crafters. Find what works for your hands and start crocheting comfortably.
February 2025·4 min read
Mastering the Foundation: Slip Knot, Yarn Over & Chain Stitch
Every crochet project starts with three fundamentals: the slip knot, the yarn over, and the chain stitch. Master these and you have the foundation for everything else.
February 2025·5 min read
The 5 Essential Crochet Stitches Every Beginner Must Know
Slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet — these five stitches are the building blocks of virtually every crochet pattern.
February 2025·8 min read
Crochet Stitch Variations: Shells, Clusters, Bobbles & More
Once you know the basic stitches, a whole world of texture opens up. Shells, clusters, bobbles, popcorns, and puff stitches are all combinations of the stitches you already know.
January 2025·7 min read
How to Read a Crochet Pattern (Without Getting Confused)
Crochet patterns have their own language: abbreviations, symbols, brackets, and diagrams. This guide decodes it all so you can follow any pattern with confidence.
January 2025·7 min read
How to Finish Your Crochet Project Like a Pro
Crocheting the last stitch is only half the job. Learn how to fasten off properly, weave in ends invisibly, block your finished piece, and join seams neatly.
December 2024·6 min read