Learn to Crochet

Never held a hook before? Start here. This is where we keep the guides that take you from a tangle of yarn to your first finished piece, one small step at a time.

Most people begin with the 7-day beginner guide. It covers which hook and yarn to buy, how to hold them without cramping, and the three stitches you really need in week one. Keep the basic crochet stitches guide open next to it. It explains ten stitches in plain words, with US names and the UK equivalents, so any pattern you find later will make sense.

Once your chains look even, pick a small first project. A 20-minute crochet flower is a gentle win, and the 2-skein market bag is a nice next step when you want something you can use.