Guides

Learn foundation single crochet step by step. Skip the long starting chain and the tricky first row with this easy, stretchy beginner method in US terms.

Learn filet crochet for beginners: how to read a filet chart, make blocks and spaces, count your starting chain, and avoid common mistakes. Easy US terms guide.

Extended crochet stitches explained simply: how to make extended single, half double and double crochet, how tall each one is, and when to use them in projects.

Learn what crochet gauge means, how to make and measure a gauge swatch, and how to fix it with a different hook. Simple beginner steps with a yarn weight chart.

A simple crochet abbreviations chart for beginners in US terms. Learn what sc, dc, sl st, sk and more mean, how to read symbols, and US vs UK terms.