Crochet tutorials

With these beginner-friendly photo and video tutorials for crochet, you’ll learn everything you need to know to make your first crochet plushie.

CROCHET BASICS

How to Hold a Hook and Yarn

Starting by learning how to grasp a crochet hook with one hand and hold the yarn with the other.

How to Count Stitches

The best way to keep track of your stitch count is to periodically count the number of stitches in each row.

Crochet Abbreviations

Quick reference guide for US and UK abbreviations and terminology.

Back Loop & Front Loop

Basic technique, very much used in amigurumi projects.

CROCHET STITCHES

How to Work Chain Stitch(ch)

Chains are often used to start a crochet project, often called the foundation chains.

How to do Single Crochet(sc)

The single crochet stitch is used to create a dense, sturdy, hole-free crocheted fabric.

How to do Slip Stitch(ss)

Slip stitches can be used to join circle rounds, stitch pieces together.

How to Decrease(dec)

A technique used to reduce the number of stitches in a row or round.

How to do Half Double Crochet(hdc)

Half double crochet is taller than single crochet and a little shorter than double crochet.

How to do Double Crochet(dc)

A double crochet stitch is a basic crochet stitch that creates a tall and open fabric.

TECHNIQUES

How to Make a Magic Ring

A crochet magic ring, also called an adjustable ring or a magic circle.

How to Make Slip Knot

A slip knot is an adjustable knot used to start knitting and crochet.

How to Use safety eyes

Safety eyes are probably the easiest way to add adorable looking eyes to your amigurumi

How to Change Color

Changing colors in crochet is a great way to add visual interest and dimension to your crochet projects.

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