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Learn to Crochet
Everything you need to go from “what is a slip knot?” to finishing your first blanket. Take it one loop at a time; there is no rush.
Your beginner roadmap
1
Gather your tools
A 5 mm hook, smooth worsted yarn, scissors and a yarn needle. That is it!
2
Learn the language
Patterns use shorthand. Our cheat sheet turns “sc2tog” into plain English.
3
Make your first square
The granny square teaches you chains, slip stitches and double crochet.
All beginner tutorials
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Yarn Weights Explained: A Beginner’s Guide
Lace, DK, worsted, chunky… what does it all mean? A friendly guide to yarn weights and which hook to use…
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How to Crochet a Classic Granny Square (Beginner Friendly)
Learn the timeless three-round granny square with simple double crochet clusters. Once you know it, you can make blankets, bags…
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Crochet Abbreviations Cheat Sheet (US and UK Terms)
Every common crochet abbreviation in one place, plus the US vs UK stitch name difference that confuses so many beginners.
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How to Make a Magic Ring (Magic Circle) for Amigurumi
The magic ring is the secret to amigurumi with no hole in the middle. Here is how to make one,…
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Crochet Hook Sizes Chart: US, Metric and UK Explained
A simple crochet hook size chart with US letters, millimetres and old UK numbers, plus how to pick the right…