The ultimate guide to crochet, from basic techniques, stitches, abbreviations and symbols to challenging projects that will get your creative juices flowing. Learn from scratch or boost your knowledge and hone your skills!
Welcome to Everything you need to know about CROCHET
Everything You Need To Know About… Crochet
CROCHET GLOSSARY
YARNS • From chunky wool to 4-ply acrylic, there is a wide variety of yarns with which you can crochet
CROCHET HOOKS • As well as coming in a variety of different sizes, crochet hooks come in a range of styles, too. With a bit of practice, you’ll find the one that suits you
CROCHET KIT BAG • Although just a hook and a ball of yarn will get you pretty far in crochet, many other helpful tools are available
CROCHET FOR LEFT-HANDERS • If you’re left-handed and thinking that crochet isn’t for you, don’t give up just yet. There’s a very simple trick to make crocheting a little easier for you…
THE ESSENTIALS • Learn the basics to get you started on your crocheting journey
BASIC EDGING • When you’ve finished working a flat piece, a simple border made of double crochets will help straighten the sides and give a neat finish
WEAVING IN ENDS • There are several ways to hide the yarn tails and dangling ends that you’ll be left with when you’ve finished a project
READING CHARTED STITCH DIAGRAMS • Some crocheters find these visual representations of crochet patterns easier to follow than a written-out pattern
STANDARD INCREASES • When you are working in the round, you will need to learn how much to increase by each round
INVISIBLE FINISH • Finish off your worked-in-the-round projects by hiding the yarn tail from view
SHELLS, FANS AND V STITCHES • Create better edges with these three decorative embellishments
SPIKE STITCHES • Add texture and detail to your piece with the simple spike stitch
CROSSED STITCHES • Give your crochet a more detailed and advanced look with a really simple method
POST STITCHES • Add texture to your work by using post stitches, which can be worked both in front of and behind the previous row
CHAINLESS FOUNDATION • Create your first row without making a chain first
LINKED STITCHES • Close up the loose-looking stitches with this simple technique
CLUSTER STITCHES • Join any number of stitches together to form a cluster
PUFF STITCHES • Use puff stitches to create a reversible, cushioned fabric using half treble crochet stitches
POPCORN STITCHES • Add texture to your crochet with the appropriately named popcorn stitch
MOTIFS • Create motifs as part of a whole project or as a final embellishment
SOLID SQUARES • Add a bit of variety to our granny square blankets with this super simple solid incarnation
CIRCLE IN A SQUARE • Start with a circle and end up with a square, this crochet creation is absolutely perfect to stitch together for a granny square motif blanket
GRANNY SQUARES • Create the most recognisable crochet pattern in the world: the granny square!
GRANNY TRIANGLES • Drop a corner and add an extra stitch to each cluster to create a triangle
FLOWER MOTIFS • Add embellishments to your projects by creating and attaching separate flowers
FRINGE • Create a fringe to embellish your scarves or other projects
REVERSE DOUBLE CROCHET • Create a non-stretchy cord edge with the reverse double crochet
PICOT EDGING • Give your work a delicate finish with a picot edging, often used on clothing and lace pieces
STITCH PATTERN GALLERY • Armed with only a few simple stitches in your repertoire, there are many pretty and interesting fabrics you can make
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