You have your hook and your yarn now what? Learn how to crochet these 5 stitches today! The following video tutorials will walk you through the 5 basic stitches that make-up all sorts of 2-d items, granny squares, blankets, sweaters, dresses and more!
Learn How to Crochet :
Your first 5 stitches
- The Chain Stitch
- The Single Crochet stitch
- The Half-double Crochet stitch
- The Double Crochet stitch
- The Treble Crochet stitch
1. How to work Chain Stitches?
Most 2-D projects start with a foundation chain. The length of your chain will determine the length of your project. Learn how to work chain stitches in this quick video below
2. How to Single Crochet?
Single Crochet stitches are the building blocks of toys or amigurumi projects in crochet, working the single crochet in 2-d projects will create a tight fabric with no spaces in between. Learn how to work the single crochet stitch in this video below.
3. How to Half-double crochet?
The half-double crochet stitch is one of my favourites. Its keeps your fabric tight, while adding a bit of bulk and the third created by the half-double crochet is a dream for adding frills and accessories to projects and amigurumi.
Do you want to learn How to work into the third loop ? watch this video
4. How to Double Crochet?
Do you dream of making granny squares? Then the double crochet is the stitch for you! The double crochet will help your projects work up quickly and are perfect fr blankets and sweaters. Learn how to work the double crochet in this video below.
5. How to Treble Crochet?
Do you want to learn how to make mesh summer dresses and shawls ? or maybe you want to learn how to crochet Cables to make thick winter blankets? The Treble crochet is the stitch to do the trick, on repeat it will create a loose mesh and worked over a background of double crochets it can create all sorts of cable deigns. Learn how to treble crochet in this short below.
Hooray you did it!!!!! With these 5 easy crochet stitches you’re now able to make scarfs, blankets, sweaters, dresses and all the amigurumi you desire once you can work the magic ring.
BONUS: How to Crochet the Magic Ring / Magic Loop
I currently use this method for my magic circle/ring. The incredible Toni from TL Yarn Crafts did such a great job with this video I had to share.
When I’m out and about and meet anyone who wants to learn crochet I immediately pull out my phone and recommend this video from Toni
Learn How to Crochet Step-By-Step
What would you like to learn next? Let me know in the comments. Thank you and have a great day.
