Crochet tips

So, you want to design your own amigurumi. Or maybe you have something you want to freehand as a gift. So you choose your color, pick up your hook, and then start at it for a minute. How many stitches in the first round? How will I make this the shape and size I want? My dear friend, the answer is in the math.

A comprehensive easy-to-follow guide on how to crochet Animals Amigurumi; from supplies, basic stitches, common techniques, how to read a crochet pattern, & more.

A crochet pattern has stitches of different heights. Learn how the crochet stitch heights & turning chain are important for your project.

The 6 beginner crochet stitches you will want to learn first. Step by step photo tutorials of the basic crochet stitches.

Looking for a crochet project that works up quickly? Maybe you’re trying to use up your yarn stash, or you just need to whip up a gift on short notice....

Learn how to make the beautiful crochet elastic stitch. I love this stitch because of the rich texture and the elegance of it being double sided!

Before you can start crocheting, you need to make sure you know the basics, particularly abbreviations for crochet. You might know how to complete basic stitches (or not), but you need to learn what the crochet abbreviations are before you make any progress on a crochet pattern... and crochet has a lot of abbreviations. Some abbreviations are quite simple to figure out without a guide, but some might take a bit to remember. If you look at a crochet pattern, you will see a lot of shorthand…

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