Learn to crochet

Learn

From your first chain to finished projects, you’ll find easy-to-follow tutorials, clear photos, and instructions you can trust every step of the way.

Stage 1 · Start

Brand new? Begin with the basics.

Before you start your first crochet project, you’ll need to learn a few basics: how to hold the hook and yarn, make a slip knot, crochet a chain, and work a single crochet stitch. You’ll find step-by-step instructions, clear photos, and a video demonstration to guide you every step of the way.

Read the Beginner Guide

Stage 2 · Stitches

Learn the basic stitches.

Once you’ve learned the single crochet stitch, it’s time to add the half double crochet and double crochet to your toolkit. These basic stitches are used in countless crochet patterns. You’ll find step-by-step tutorials, clear photos, and beginner-friendly projects to help you practice and build confidence.

Double Crochet
Half Double Crochet

Stage 3 · First project

Make something simple.

Coasters, washcloths, and granny squares are great beginner projects that can often be finished in an afternoon. Choose one and put your new crochet skills into practice.

More Beginner Patterns

Stage 4 · Keep going

Keep going.

Once patterns stop feeling like a foreign language, it’s time to try something more challenging — modern, cozy makes, seasonal designs, and the occasional ambitious blanket.

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