Crochet Basics

Crochet Tips & Tricks #ad Shortcuts and Techniques Every Crocheter Should Know by Lily Chin - Published 2009 Affiliate Link to Amazon
Crocheting School: A Complete Course #ad This book is an excellent reference for beginner and advanced crocheters. by Sterling Publishing Company - Paperback - Published 2004 Affiliate Link to Amazon
Single Crochet for Beginners #ad More than 30 projects offer crocheters a variety of projects, from square mats to mittens and hats by Cindy Crandall-Frazier - Paperback - Published 2005 Affiliate Link to Amazon
Back Loop Learn what is a back loop when crocheting with this illustration. Annie's Craft Store

Back Loop (Video) A video on how to crochet in the back loop of a crochet stitch. You Tube
Back Loop and Front Loop Learn how to crochet in the back loop or front loop of a crochet stitch. Stitch Diva Studios
Back Loop Crochet How to work back loop crochet. The Spruce Crafts
Basic Crocheting Instructions The instructions below will show you how to make a foundation row and a single crochet stitch. If you follow them exactly, you’ll complete a 7" by 9" block. Craft Yarn Council

Blocking - Crochet Blocking An article on how to block a crocheted afghan. The Tardy Homemaker
Blocking - Crochet Blocking (Video) A video on how to block a crochet item. You Tube
Blocking A Sweater ow and Why Blocking a Sweater or other Hand Knits and Crocheted Garments is Important. Big Serious
Blocking Crochet Blocking crochet is the process of “molding” your finished work into the shape that you desire. Learn how! Crochet Spot

Cast On - Left-handed Version Cast on is simple - here are instructions for a left-hander. Hobby Loco
Casting on - Right-handed version Crochet cast on for the right-hander. Hobby Loco
Changing Color - Double Crochet Color Change Learn how to change yarn color when double crocheting. Annie's Craft Store
Changing Colors in Crochet A diagram and instructions for changing colors. About.com

Continuous Round Crochet (aka Spiral Crochet) Here we talk about crocheting in continuous rounds (aka spiral crochet) and the importance of and how to use a stitch marker.   Needlepointers.com Associate
Crochet Appliques - How To Attach to Crochet Piece There are different ways to sew crochet appliques to crochet pieces. This guide shows how to attach them so the stitching doesn't show on the back of the item. Needlepointers.com Associate
Crochet Lessons For Right-Handers It's easy! It's FUN! Yes, YOU can LEARN HOW TO CROCHET Crochet Guild of America
Detailed Crocheting Instructions Helpful Crochet Abbreviations, Instructions and Tips Craft Designs for You

Fastening Off - Crochet Instructions on how to end or fasten off yarn when crocheting. Annie's Craft Store
Fastening Off - Crochet How to fasten off yarn in crochet. Dummies.com
Fastening Off - Crochet (Video) How to fasten off yarn in crochet. You Tube
Fastening Off - Crochet (Video) A video on how to fasten off yarn in crocheting. You Tube

Front Loop An illustration of the front loop of a crochet stitch. Annie's Craft Store
Front Loop (Video) A video on how to crochet in the front loop of a crochet stitch. You Tube
Gauge How to measure gauge for pattern. Smart Knit-Crocheting
How to Crochet #ad A comprehensive printable booklet, "Learn to Crochet" from Lions Brand Yarn. Affiliate Link to Lion Brand Yarn

Keep Crochet Stitches From Unraveling You put down your crochet project; only later to discover some stitches have unraveled. Here is a tip on how to prevent this from happening. Needlepointers.com Associate
Learn to Crochet (Part 1) The basics - how to make a loop, how to make chain stitches. Crochet Australia
Magic Circle How to crochet a magic ring. Petals to Picots
Magic Circle - Crochet Directions with photos on how to do the crocheted magic circle, also known as the magic ring. All free Crafts

Magic Circle - Crochet How to make a crocheted magic circle - instructions and photos. Planet June
Magic Circle - Crochet (Video) This technique is an alternate way of beginning a crochet project instead of chaining - A video. You Tube
Magic Circle - Crochet (Video) A video demostration of how to to the magic circle crochet loop. You Tube
Magic Circle - Crochet - Left-handers Left-handed instructions with photos for doing the magic circle. Planet June

Magic Ring Magic ring, magic loop, adjustable ring - or even the "finger wrap" method... take your pick Crochet Leaf
Markers - Crochet Markers How to use vinyl-coated paper clips as stitch markers. Future Girl
Needle Threading Tip If you have trouble threading a needle with floss or yarn, this method makes it easy. Needlepointers.com Associate
Reading A Crochet Pattern This article explains how to read a crochet pattern. Craft Yarn Council

Reading Crochet Pattern Examples of crochet instructions and explanation of instructions. Crochet Crochet 'N More
Slip Knot - How to make a slip knot - 3 methods (Video) A video on how to make a slip knot for crochet or knitting. Instructional tutorial for making slip knots. This tutorial shows three different ways to make slip knots. Needlepointers.com
The Importance of Gauge Gauge means the number of stitches per inch and rows per inch. Learn how to determine the correct gauge when crocheting. Annie's Craft Store
Yarn - Adding New Color or New Skein Learn how to change color or add new skein when crocheting. Annie's Craft Store
Yarn - Adding New Skein Learn how to join a new skein of yarn during crocheting. Dummies.com