How to Crochet Step by Step

Are you a beginner to crochet and you’re wondering how to start? I know it can be a little bit overwhelming so I have created a how to crochet step by step guide for you to help you on your crochet journey.

Most crochet patterns, including my own, assume you know the very basics of how to start crocheting i.e. how to hold your hook, how to make a foundation chain plus other basics.

The following tutorials are quick and easy to follow and will guide you to the point where you can try one of my free crochet patterns.

Tutorial One - How to Hold a Crochet Hook

There are two ways to hold a crochet hook. Choose the easiest and most comfortable for you so that you don’t strain your wrists and your fingers. Head to the following link for the written instructions or watch the video below.

Tutorial Two - How to Crochet a Slip Knot

Getting the yarn onto your crochet hook is the next step and to do this we make a slip knot. Watch the video below for a quick demonstration or head to the following link for the written instructions.

Tutorial Three - How to Hold the Yarn

This tutorial goes through how to hold your yarn or wool when crocheting. Everyone holds it slightly differently but here I show you how I hold mine and the reasons why I hold it that way. Watch the video below for a quick demonstration or head to the following link for the written instructions.

Tutorial Four - How to Crochet a Foundation Chain

A quick video to show you how to crochet a foundation chain or starting chain which is often asked for in a pattern which is worked in rows. Watch the video below for a quick demonstration or head to the following link for the written instructions.

Tutorial Five - How to Crochet a Magic Circle or Magic Ring

You might need a magic circle, ring or loop if you are starting a project that is worked in the round for example a bowl, basket, toy, coaster etc. Watch the video below for a quick demonstration or head to the following link for the written instructions.

Tutorial Six - How to Yarn Over in Crochet

What do we mean when we say to yarn over and does the way we do it affect the finished project? Watch the video below to find out or head to the following link for the written instructions.

Tutorial Seven - How to Crochet the First Row

How to crochet the first row after the foundation chain. I go over where to insert your hook and how the three different options affect the way your work looks. Below is the video tutorial or you can head to the following link for the written instructions.

Tutorial Eight - How to Crochet the Second Row

How to crochet the second row when working in rows and in the round. I go over how many chains to make at the beginning of the row, which stitch to start in and where your last stitch is. Watch the video tutorial below or head to the following link for the written instructions.

Tutorial Nine - How to Fasten Off in Crochet

A quick and easy tutorial where I go over how to remove your project from your hook and secure it so there is no risk of it unravelling on it’s own. Watch the video tutorial below or head to the following link for the written instructions.

Tutorial Ten - How to Weave in Ends

Learn how to weave in ends in crochet to completely finish your crochet project and make sure your new crochet item is secure and won’t come loose. Watch the video tutorial below or head to the following link for the written instructions.

More tutorials will be added here soon so make sure you check back for updates or subscribe to my YouTube channel to get notifications of new videos.