How to Hold the Hook and Yarn

To get started with crochet, it's important to first learn how to hold the crochet hook and yarn correctly in your hands.

About the stitches

What are the parts of a crochet stitch？

Count stitches, rounds, and use the marker

How to count stitches, rounds.

Crochet abbreviations

Reference guide for US and UK abbreviations and terminology.

How to Read Crochet Patterns

Learn how to understand crochet pattern instructions.

Right/Wrong side of crochet

There's right and wrong side of crochet.

1. Magic Loop

The preferred way to start crocheting in the round

2. Single Crochet in Magic Loop

Now that you have a magic loop securely formed

3. Slip Knot

The way to make a slip knot

4. Start a round piece with a chain

Struggling with the magic loop technique? Consider giving this alternative method a try.

5. Crochet in rows

There’s a few things that patterns don't mention because they assume crocheters know what to do

6. Start an oval

If a pattern instructs you to turn your foundation chain and crochet on the other side, this means you will be creating an oval.

7. Change Colors

8. Add safety eyes

9. Stuff

10. Close the ball

11. Hide yarn tail

12. Invisible fasten off

13. Sew something flat onto another piece

14. Sew amigurumi parts together

15. Fasten off

16. Weaves in ends