Crochet Tutorials

Learn how to understand a crochet pattern.

How to read a crochet pattern

THE BASICS OF CROCHET

How to hold a hook and yarn

Learn how to hold a crochet hook in one hand and yarn in the other hand.

When to use stitch markers

The first stitch of every round is marked with a stitch marker.

Which is the right and wrong side of a crochet piece.

The right side of a crochet piece

How to read crochet abbreviations

Learn how to hold a crochet hook in one hand and yarn in the other hand.

How to yarn over

Yarn over is the start of most stitches.

One of the most used stitches in amigurumi.

Single crochet (sc)

CROCHET STITCHES

Chain (ch)

Often used to increase the height of a row.

Increase (inc)

Single crochet twice in the same hole.

This stitch is halfway between a single crochet stitch and a double crochet stitch.

Half double crochet (hdc)

Decrease (dec)

Reduce the size of your piece by turning two stitches into one.

Bobble stitch (dc5tog)

crochet five double crochet stitches together.

If you are struggling to make a magic ring, try this alternative. Starting with a chain stitch.

Start a round with a chain

TECHNIQUES OF CROCHET

How to make a magic ring (mr)

Also known as a magic loop or magic circle. This is the start of most amigurumi round pieces.

Slip knot

Used to start a chain or join a stitch.

These are small round pieces of plastic used to add eyes to your piece.

How to use safety eyes

How to changing colors

Learn how to change colors while crocheting in the round.

Undo stitches

Identifying and correcting mistakes is all part of learning to crochet.

How to fasten off and weave the tail back through your piece to give it a neat finish.

Close your amigurumi piece

Stuffing amigurumi

How to give your piece that smooth look.

How to hide yarn tail

Identifying and correcting mistakes is all part of learning to crochet.

Which is the right and wrong side of a crochet piece.

TBC

How to count stitches

Counting stitches, rounds and rows will help your piece form it's shape.

TBC

Yarn over is the start of most stitches.