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Crochet Tutorials
If you are new to crochet these beginner-friendly videos and photos will help you learn the basics of crochet.
Learn how to understand a crochet pattern.
How to read a crochet pattern
THE BASICS OF CROCHET
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.
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.
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.
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.