Understanding The Half Double Crochet Stitch

I taught you the foundation chain and the Single Crochet Stitch. Today I will teach you the Half Double Crochet(hdc) stitch. The half double crochet is a basic stitch that creates a fabric that does have holes. Each row should look straight, flat, and not as dense as the Single Crochet stitch...

Understanding The Single Crochet Stitch

Yesterday I taught you the foundation chain. Today I will teach you the Single Crochet(sc) stitch. The single crochet is a basic stitch that creates a fabric that does not have a lot of holes. Each row should look straight, flat, and dense. A great building block to other, more elaborate crochet stitches.

Understanding The Foundation Chain

You don't know how to crochet? No Problem. Here I will teach you the 'Foundation Chain'. I recommend practising your chain before you move onto the first row. I also recommend starting with a simple, shorter pattern, like a washcloth. Learning with a thicker yarn and hook may also be beneficial, as smaller threads and hooks (in my opinion) are harder to work with. You will see your stitches best with thicker yarn....

Learn How To Make A Slip Knot By Niftynnifer

I always start with a slip knot.

Although the regular knot has it's advantages, it also has it's disadvantages. Being unable to adjust it's size easily is it's biggest disadvantage to myself and many others.

Here I will teach you the easiest way I know how to make the slip knot.

Learn To Crochet Video Tutorials

Learn To Crochet Video Tutorials


Let's Start With The Basics
Grab a ball of Yarn and a hook. These Tutorials are done with 4 ply worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook.
Simply click the the video you wish to watch.

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How To Measure A Crochet Gauge By Niftynnifer

~Getting the exact gauge a pattern asks for can be a challenge, and sometimes feel impossible.