How to crochet

Don’t know your WIPs from your CALs? And what’s all this about frogs? Don’t worry, we’re here to help you learn all the abbreviations and crochet slang!

Crochet chain stitch is the beginning of almost every crochet project, and counting your stitches can be the key to following patterns.

For a stitch that really ‘pops’, you can’t beat the popcorn crochet stitch! Master it today with our step-by-step guide on Gathered

Want your crochet to look like knitting? Then you need to learn how to crochet knit stitch!

If you’re wondering what you need in your crochet starter kit, take a look at all the crochet tools and accessories that every beginner needs!

Find out how to give shape to your crochet with crochet decrease stitches!

Hook up a classic flower with our free crochet rose pattern.

Once you’ve mastered post stitches, then you’ve definitely got to try out basket weave crochet stitch!

Give your crochet some extra texture with some pretty crochet puff stitch!

Let’s get started with our stitches and learn how to make a double crochet stitch, which is know in the US as a single crochet stitch!