Learn to crochet with this easy to follow guide for beginners, easy, and intermediate skill levels. It’s a great reference page for anyone wanting an online encyclopedia for crochet stitches, techniques, and more.
I provide links to crochet technique and various stitch tutorials by skill level. This page will be updating and growing along with this blog, so be sure to save it to your Facebook and Pinterest using the sidebar buttons, or the image below. Be sure to check back often to see what I’ve added 🙂
Before You Begin
Before you even have a hook to hold there are some things you can learn about crochet. And learning them before you purchase your first hook can make a world of difference in how much you enjoy the craft. Check out each of the links below to dive into the world of creating with crochet, you are gonna love it!!
Check Out this Guide to Crochet Hooks
Learn Beginner Crochet Skills
Once you have yarn and hook in hand you are ready to start learning the basics of crochet! YAY!
I’m here with you!! Every. Step. Of. The. Way… But if you want a bit more help, sign up for my free email “Crochet for Beginners” course. I will send you emails detailing everything you need to get started 🙂
If an email course is a little much, browse around my crochet cheat sheet pages to see which of these will most help you! I have free and paid options available here.
Don’t get frustrated if crochet feels a little strange at first. You are learning a new skill and it is sure to take time to develop the muscle memory to make these new movements seem normal. Be patient with yourself and your yarn.
With that in mind, here is a list of basic skills you need to crochet. I have listed them in what I believe is the best order to learn these crochet basics in.
How to Join Your Yarn to Your Hook
The Half Double Crochet Stitch
Learn Easy Crochet Skills
The list of easy skills is in no particular order. Learn each stitch as your creativity is inspired!
Foundation Chain Crochet Stitches
The Half Double Crochet Herringbone Stitch
Ready to Go Beyond What I Have Listed?
The articles I have linked to are made up of my own posts and tutorials in hopes to give you the best possible experience to learn crochet from me. But there is a TON of stuff I haven’t covered at all!!
Get a free email guide to crochet to learn tons more by clicking here
Never stop learning how to do more with you crochet craft. You can only grow if you are trying to push yourself just a little bit higher.
To make your learning experience as good as it can be I will share just a few places I think are really great resources to learn crochet.
A Great Place to Learn More of Your Favorite Crafts – Including Crochet
Click Here If You Are Trying to ONLY Expand Your Crochet Skills
This Is A Wonderful Resource for Almost Any Type of Crochet You Want!
Would You Like Some Free Patterns?
These are some of my personal favorites and some of the patterns that do best here on Caitlin’s Contagious Creations. They are all free, so check them out today!
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