Crochet Tutorials

First things first, learn how to hold a crochet hook in one hand and yarn in the other.

How to count stitches, rounds, and rows.

Once you’ve crocheted a few rounds, your work will naturally curve. But which side should actually face out?

Learn how to use stitch markers to keep track of where you are.

Quick reference guide for US and UK abbreviations and terminology.

Learn how to understand crochet pattern instructions.

One of the quickest stitches in crochet, often used as part of the technique to fasten off a round crochet piece.

The basic stitch for crochet, including amigurumi.

Single crochet twice into the same stitch, to make your piece grow larger. Learn both the regular increase and invisible increase.

Reduce the size of your piece by turning two stitches into one. Learn both the regular decrease and invisible decrease.

Another quick crochet stitch, often used to create loops like basket handles, or embellishments like doll hair.

Use this technique to crochet new rows.

This stitch is the halfway point between a single and double crochet stitch.

The double crochet stitch is twice the height of a single crochet stitch.

Take three stitches and turn them into one.