I have been crocheting for nine years now. It is safer to say I make it look easy. The truth is that crochet can be rather difficult for beginners. So here it is, the beginner’s guide to crochet. This post includes all tutorials that helped me and tutorials from creators I respect in the yarny world.
basic stitches
The first thing to understand in crochet is the basic stitches. The first stitches you must learn are:
- chain
- single crochet
- half double crochet
- double crochet
This video from simplydaisy15 details the importance of chains.
This video is also from simplydaisy15 will teach you how to single crochet.
Once again a simplydaisy15 video, this time you will learn half double crochet, double crochet, and even triple crochet.
beginner patterns
Now that you know the basic stitches, you are able to create small beginner pieces. Once I learned the basics, the first thing I wanted to learn was a granny square.
This video was one of my favorites when learning how to make a granny square. They are so versatile as well. You can make single ones to keep practicing your technique. Once you have a lot of them, you can sew or join them together to make a blanket or a bag or other various items.
The button above is for a free pattern I offer for a water bottle bag. This project is great to include in the beginner’s guide to crochet because it allows for you to practice in the round, double crochets, and single crochets.
The sunset rug pattern is perfect for beginners because it is a simple repetitive pattern. It will teach you what to expect from larger projects without being too difficult. Give it a try!
creators you should follow
When I was learning to crochet it was important for me to follow other crocheters to see what I could possibly do in the future. Below is a list of my favorite creators and where to find them.
These few creators all play huge roles in my inspiration so I hope they help you with yours.
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