Learning Crochet: The Beginning Crochet Stitches

What does a beginner to crochet need to know? 

• How to make a slip knot
• Making a chain
• single crochet
• half double crochet
• double crochet
• triple crochet
• fasten off

That is the foundation of crochet. You’ll be able to make a number of items with just these simple skills. Even the more decorative stitches work off of these basics.

Here are a few Squidoo Lensmasters who have shared Beginning Crochet lessons:

Beginning Crochet - a review of the book “The Crochet Answer Book”

Beginner Crochet - gives you tips on tools, how to understand the abbreviations, how to hold your yarn and hook, as well as some suggested first projects.

Crochet 101 - this article teaches the importance of gauge, hook sizes and yarn weight, plus gives a couple of links to free crochet patterns

Crochet Craft Tutorials - a really long list of online learn how to crochet tutorials for beginners. Includes making coasters, amigurumi, hats, rugs, scarves, and more.

I’m excited because next month I’ll be teaching my first official crochet class. Details coming soon. Contact me if you’re local for registration details.