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Crochet Beginner Basics

Everything you need to know before making your first stitch.

  • Crochet Basics: How to Double Crochet for Absolute Beginners

    Hi ya crochet newbies! By now you have probably mastered the slip-knot, foundation chain, and the single crochet stitch.  If not, simply click on the link to be directed to easy step-by-step tutorials.  For those of you who already have solid experience with these stitches, it’s time to move on to the double crochet stitch!

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  • Mastering the Skill of Crochet: Understanding the Turning Chain

    Mastering the Skill of Crochet: Understanding the Turning Chain

    Discover the importance of the turning chain in crochet and master this fundamental technique with this step-by-step tutorial. Unlock the secrets to beautiful, even stitches!

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  • How to Yarn Over in Crochet for Beginners

    Hi crochet newbies!   Today I am continuing on in my beginner crochet series by teaching you how to yarn over in crochet. This is a super simple technique, but an important one because yarning over is used in every single stitch you will ever make in crochet. * This post may have affiliate links.  See my full Disclosure Policy for details. If you already know how to make a foundation chain, then…

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  • Want to Learn How to Crochet?  Then Start Here With The Single Crochet!

    Want to Learn How to Crochet? Then Start Here With The Single Crochet!

    Hi folks! Today I want to show how to do the ever so easy single crochet stitch.   This is one of the most basic crochet stitches and it is a must know for every beginner!  This is, in part, because it is a foundational stitch.   The other reason is that, as I said, it’s super simple.  Thus, it is a great stitch for new crocheters to cut their teeth on. However,…

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