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A finished single crochet swatch in sage yarn labeled "single crochet."Editor's Pick
Tutorial

How to Single Crochet: Step-by-Step for Beginners

Learn how to single crochet step by step with clear photos. A beginner-friendly guide to the sc stitch, common mistakes, tips, and easy projects to try.

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Maren Ellis · 5 min read
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Three crochet swatches labeled single, half double, and double crochet, showing half double crochet's medium height.
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How to Half Double Crochet: Step-by-Step for Beginners

Learn how to half double crochet (hdc) step by step with photos. A beginner guide covering the stitch, the third loop, common mistakes, tips and projects.

MMaren Ellis · 5 min read
Three crochet swatches labeled single, half double, and double crochet, showing double crochet as the tallest and most open.
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How to Double Crochet: Step-by-Step for Beginners

Learn how to double crochet (dc) step by step with photos. A beginner guide covering the stitch, the turning chain, common mistakes, tips and projects.

MMaren Ellis · 5 min read
Four crochet swatches labeled single, half double, double, and treble crochet, showing treble as the tallest and most open.
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How to Treble Crochet (Triple Crochet): Step-by-Step

Learn how to treble crochet (triple crochet, tr) step by step with photos. A beginner guide to the tallest basic stitch, mistakes, tips and airy projects.

MMaren Ellis · 5 min read
Group of blue and teal mini crochet whale amigurumi arranged with a crochet coral reef and fairy lightsNew
Amigurumi

Mini Whale Amigurumi

A one-sitting amigurumi from a few scraps of yarn, and the friendliest place to start if amigurumi has felt intimidating.

MMaren Ellis · Free Beginner pattern
Chunky blue textured crochet blanket draped over a bed and an armchair in bright, cozy rooms
Blankets & Baby

Criss-Cross Baby Blanket

One repeated row, bulky yarn, a single weekend. A squishy woven-look baby blanket that's genuinely hard to get wrong.

MMaren Ellis · Free Beginner pattern
Chunky blue cable-texture crochet blanket draped over an armchair, a bed, and a rocking chair
Blankets & Baby

Diamond Lattice Baby Blanket

The 'wait, you made that?' baby blanket. A raised diamond lattice that looks advanced but stacks up from simple stitches.

MMaren Ellis · Free Beginner pattern
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A finished single crochet swatch in sage yarn labeled "single crochet."1
How to Single Crochet: Step-by-Step for Beginners
Tutorial · 5 min read
Group of blue and teal mini crochet whale amigurumi arranged with a crochet coral reef and fairy lights2
Mini Whale Amigurumi
Amigurumi · Free Beginner pattern
Chunky blue textured crochet blanket draped over a bed and an armchair in bright, cozy rooms3
Criss-Cross Baby Blanket
Blankets & Baby · Free Beginner pattern
Chunky blue cable-texture crochet blanket draped over an armchair, a bed, and a rocking chair4
Diamond Lattice Baby Blanket
Blankets & Baby · Free Beginner pattern