How To: Learn To Crochet As A Beginner

So you wanna learn to crochet? You’ve come to the right place. In this helpful guide we’ll take you... Read more

So you wanna learn to crochet? You’ve come to the right place. In this helpful guide we’ll take you through the different core stitches, so you can get making in no time. This video uses US crochet terms.

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So you wanna learn to crochet? You’ve come to the right place. In this helpful guide we’ll take you through the different core stitches, so you can get making in no time. This video uses US crochet terms.

See the step by step guide here
Level: Beginner
Craft: Crochet
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How To: Learn To Crochet As A Beginner - Step 1

Step 1

First lets meet the humble hook, that actually has four zones. First the handle, for you to hold.

How To: Learn To Crochet As A Beginner - Step 2

Step 2

The shaft which determines the size of the stitch.

How To: Learn To Crochet As A Beginner - Step 3

Step 3

The point which divides your fabric.

How To: Learn To Crochet As A Beginner - Step 4

Step 4

Lastly, the groove, which grabs the yarn to make the stitches.

How To: Learn To Crochet As A Beginner - Step 5

Step 5

OK that was an intro to your crochet hook. Now, hold the yarn in your left hand with the hook in your right and spend some time getting comfortable holding the hook. People tend to hold the hook differently, some hold it like a pen, some like in the example to the left. Try out a few ways to find what works for you! OK, c’était une introduction à votre crochet.

How To: Learn To Crochet As A Beginner - Step 6

Step 6

Now a brief introduction to how to actually crochet. When you crochet you will work across your fabric from right to left. When you get to the end of your row (if crocheting a flat project), you simply turn your work around. One of the most common crochet techniques is single crochet, which produces a tight fabric, example to the left.

How To: Learn To Crochet As A Beginner - Step 7

Step 7

Double crochet to the left is more open. Once you know how to do the single crochet, it’s easy to move on to double crochet.OK so that was our short introduction to crochet. We hope you enjoyed it and that you now feel encouraged to try out a beginner crochet project. There are so many things you can crochet: from baby clothes, bags to cushions and rugs. We offer a whole range of beginner crochet projects, so take a moment to explore, hope you find something you’d like to try out!