Crochet Guide
Learn all the basic and specialty stitches, plus tips and step-by-step techniques needed to crochet gorgeous afghans, sweaters, accessories and more.
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HOW TO HOLD A CROCHET HOOK
Holding for comfort and function
Crochet hooks come in many sizes from very fine steel hooks to larger aluminum, plastic or wood versions. You can hold a hook like a knife or a pencil, depending on what is more comfortable for you.
HOW TO SINGLE CROCHET
Learn this foundational stitch
Single crochet is a short, solid stitch that produces minimal gaps and nice straight edges. It is usually one of the first stitches you’ll learn.
HOW TO READ CROCHET PATTERNS
Confused when reading your pattern?
The key to reading crochet patterns is understanding the writing style, which includes crochet abbreviations and symbols.
HOW TO DOUBLE CROCHET
Learn this core crochet stitch
One of the most basic stitches is the double crochet. It is taller than a single stitch and provides some gaps between stitches, allowing you to finish projects quickly.
STANDARD YARN WEIGHTS
Understand how yarn weights differ
This infographic will help you understand the various yarn weight symbols and category names and what the recommended hook size is for each.
PUFF STITCH
Add texture with these stitches
Puff stitches are decorative stitches that create a raised bump on the fabric. They are created by working several wraps and yarn overs into one stitch.
HOW TO JOIN A NEW BALL OF YARN
Join a new ball or skein to your work
When working larger or multi-colored projects, you are going to need to join a new skein of yarn to your stitching. It’s best to do this at the end of a row if possible.
TUNISIAN CROCHET
Mimic the look of knitting
Tunisian crochet is a technique that combines knitting and crochet to form a dense fabric. Many of the stitches mimic the look of knitting.