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Basics and Beyond

By Sandi Marshall, About.com Guide to Crochet

This is where you'll find resources for learning how to crochet, from very beginner to advanced. Tutorials for both basic and advanced stitches and techniques, plus free patterns that are ranked as easy or for a beginner skill level. If you are looking for free patterns for skill levels beyond beginner, those are listed at the second tab above, named Patterns.

  1. Basic Stitches
  2. Basic Techniques
  3. Patterns For Very Beginners
  4. Next Level Beginner Patterns
  1. More Crochet Stitches
  2. More Crochet Techniques
  3. Pattern Reading

Basic Stitches

Listed here are free step-by-step photo tutorials and instructions for learning basic crochet stitches. The very first step is to learn to make a chain. When that is mastered, move on to the single crochet stitch by crocheting along with my step-by-step photos. At that point, you may be ready to try some of the free patterns listed in the Patterns For Very Beginners section on this page, learning additional basic stitches whenever you feel ready.

Basic Techniques

These photos and instructions may answer questions that crocheters may have while in the process of crocheting from a pattern. Every crocheter will wonder about these basic techniques at one time or another. Taking a look at these how-to photos can advance your crochet skills, giving you basic knowledge that can help to take the mystery out of pattern directions that are new to you.

Patterns For Very Beginners

Free patterns especially for anyone just beginning to crochet. Extra explanation is given. Some patterns have the words spelled out (no abbreviations) to help beginners.

Next Level Beginner Patterns

Free patterns for beginners who have learned a few basic stitches and who have practiced reading a pattern and crocheting basic stitches by making some of the Patterns For Very Beginners.

More Crochet Stitches

What fun it can be to learn a new crochet stitch! I've made it easier with photos showing close looks at the process of making many of the stitches. Why not pick one out and give it a try.

More Crochet Techniques

When you're ready to go beyond the basics, this list of instructions for learning further crochet techniques can be valuable.

Pattern Reading

At these links, you will find explanations to help in understanding various parts of crochet pattern directions.

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