Crochet Tutorials

If you are new to crochet these beginner-friendly videos and photos will help you learn the basics of crochet.

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.

How to read a crochet pattern

Learn how to understand a crochet pattern.

How to use stitch markers

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

How to read crochet abbreviations

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

The right side of a crochet piece

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

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.

Single crochet (sc)

One of the most used stitches in amigurumi.

Increase (inc)

Single crochet twice in the same hole.

Decrease (dec)

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

Half double crochet (hdc)

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

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.

Start a round with a chain

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

Slip knot

Used to start a chain or join a stitch.

How to changing colors

Learn how to change colors while crocheting in the round.

How to use safety eyes

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

Undo stitches

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

How to count stitches

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

Crochet through the back loops only (BLO)

BLO stands for Back Loops Only

TBC

Yarn over is the start of most stitches.

Stuffing amigurumi

How to give your piece that smooth look.

Close your amigurumi piece

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

How to hide yarn tail

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