Learn to Crochet

Yarn: We will be started with worsted weight yarn. It is usually labeled “4 Medium”. More about yarn weights. 1 skein will be enough to get started. Recommended yarns:
- Lion Brand Basic Stitch
- Knit Picks Brava Worsted
- Lion Brand Heartland
- Caron Simply Soft Party
- Red Heart Soft
- Knit Picks Dishie or Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream for dishcloths and potholders
Crochet Hook: I recommend starting with a US G or H. Most crochet hooks are metal, but bamboo or plastic ones are fine as well. There are different handle shapes as well, so you may need to try some out in the store to see which is comfortable to hold. Recommended hooks:
- Clover Amour Crochet Hooks
- Crochet.com Bright Hooks
- vintage Susan Bates hooks from eBay
- Full crochet hook review
Yarn needle: This is used to weave in the ends of your yarn when you are done. Any plastic or metal needle marketed as a “yarn needle” will do fine.
Stitch Markers: These are used to keep track of certain parts of your work. There are a lot of options out there, so pick anything that says “split ring markers” or “locking stitch markers.”
Scissors: Just something small to cut your yarn. If you crochet on a plane, you can use the cutter on dental floss instead of scissors.

Prep

Crochet Basics

How to read a crochet pattern
How to tension your yarn - this is massive personal preference, so I recommend watching several videos and finding a technique that works for you

How to Crochet

Magic Ring

Increases

Single crochet increase
In general, you are simply working 2 stitches into 1 stitch from the previous row

Decreases

Basic Techniques

Assembly