Basics

  • Blocking

    Blocking

    When reading a crochet pattern, you may see instructions to ‘block’ your work. Or maybe you’ve…

  • Turning Chains

    Turning Chains

    When reading a crochet pattern, you may often see “chain (ch) 1 and turn your work”…

  • Crochet Abbreviations (US)

    Crochet Abbreviations (US)

    When reading patterns, crochet stitches and terms will often be abbreviated to shorten the amount of…

  • Choosing Yarn and Hook size

    Choosing Yarn and Hook size

    When first learning how to crochet, you really only need two things — a crochet hook…