Crochet Tutorials
With these beginner-friendly photo and video tutorials for crochet, you’ll learn
everything you need to know to make your first crochet plushie.
CROCHET BASICS
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Hold a hook & yarn
First things first, learn how to hold a crochethook in one hand and yarn in the other.
![How to identify the right and wrong side of crochet](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/7392/0279/files/02Identify_the_right_side_of_crochet_360x.jpg?v=1694579295)
Identify the right side of crochet
Once you’ve crocheted a few rounds, you work will naturally curve. But which side should actually face out?"
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CROCHET STITCHES
![How to slip stitch (sl st)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/7392/0279/files/05Slip_stitch_sl_st_360x.jpg?v=1694582394)
Slip stitch (sl st)
One of the quickest stitches in crochet, often used as part of the technique to fasten off a round crochet piece.
![How to single crochet increase](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/7392/0279/files/07Increase_inc_360x.jpg?v=1694582553)
Increase (inc)
Single crochet twice into the same stitch, to make your piece grow larger. Learn both the regular increase and invisible increase.
![How to single crochet decrease](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/7392/0279/files/08Decrease_dec_360x.jpg?v=1694582660)
Decrease (dec)
Reduce the size of your piece by turning two stitches into one. Learn both the regular decrease and invisible decrease.
![How to crochet a chain stitch (ch)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/7392/0279/files/09Chain_ch_360x.jpg?v=1694582757)
Chain (ch)
Another quick crochet stitch, often used to create loops like basket handles, or embellishments like doll hair.
![How to half double crochet stitch (hdc)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/7392/0279/files/11Half_double_crochet_hdc_360x.jpg?v=1694582916)
Half double crochet (hdc)
This stitch is the halfway point between a single and double crochet stitch.
TECHNIQUES
![How to make a magic loop](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/7392/0279/files/15Magic_ring_360x.jpg?v=1694583384)
Magic ring
Also known as a magic loop, magic circle, adjustable ring, or drawstring ring. This is a popular way to start round crochet pieces.
![How to make a slip knot](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/7392/0279/files/16Slip_knot_360x.jpg?v=1694583452)
Slip knot
This is the first step to begin some crochet techniques, such as a chain or slip stitch join.