Crochet vs. Knitting: Which Is Easier to Learn?
If you have ever mixed up the words "crochet" and "knitting," you are far from alone - a lot of people use…
Acrylic vs. Wool Yarn: Which Is Better for Beginners? (Honest Take)
Walk into a craft store as a new crocheter and you'll find two big camps staring at each other across the yarn…
How to Half Double Crochet (hdc) for Beginners
If you have learned single crochet and you are ready for something with a little more height, the half double crochet is…
How to Crochet a Magic Ring (Magic Circle), Step by Step
If you have ever started a hat or a stuffed animal by chaining a few stitches and joining them into a ring,…
Amigurumi for Beginners: Crochet Your First Animal
Amigurumi (say it "ah-mee-goo-roo-mee") is the Japanese craft of crocheting small stuffed toys, and it is one of the most addictive corners…
Easy Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern for Beginners
If you have ever wanted to make your own version of the bucket hat everyone seems to be wearing this year, you…
Turn Granny Squares Into a Bag: Easy Tote Pattern
There is a special kind of magic in taking the humble granny square - the very first thing so many of us…
Easy Crochet Mesh Market Bag (Free Beginner Pattern)
If you have been scrolling crochet inspiration lately, you have probably seen it: an open, stretchy, net-like bag slung over someone's shoulder…
Why Your Crochet Keeps Getting Smaller (Losing Stitches Fix)
You started with a nice, even rectangle. A few rows later, it is narrower than when you began. Keep going and it…
Crochet Yarn Weights Explained: “Weight” Isn’t What You Think
If you picked up a ball of yarn expecting "weight" to mean how heavy it is in your hand, you're not alone…
