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How to Crochet for Beginners
New to crochet? Learn what to buy, how to hold the hook and yarn, and the first stitches to practice — chain and single crochet — in a calm, simple order.
Beginner Crochet Lessons
New to crochet? Start with “How to Crochet for Beginners”, then work through the lessons in order.
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How to Hold a Crochet Hook (and Your Yarn)
Learn the two ways to hold a crochet hook — pencil grip and knife grip — plus how to hold yarn for even tension, and how to avoid sore hands while you crochet.
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How to Make a Slip Knot for Crochet
Learn how to make a slip knot for crochet in a few seconds, which end to pull so it adjusts, and how to fix a slip knot that won't tighten on your hook.
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How to Read Crochet Patterns
Learn how to read crochet patterns: common abbreviations, asterisks and brackets, stitch counts, US vs. UK terms and gauge, with a worked example line by line.
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How to Count Crochet Stitches and Rows
Learn how to count crochet stitches and rows — chains, single crochet, double crochet and turning chains — so your edges stay straight and your stitch counts match.