Roundup5 min read
8 Beginner Crochet Project Ideas and Stitches to Learn
Explore eight crochet project ideas, from a simple dishcloth to a granny-square blanket, with free lessons for the stitches you will need.
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The Slow Stitch Journal
Craft notes, yarn stories, and fresh inspiration.
Notes from The Slow Stitch on learning new techniques, choosing materials, and working through tricky stitches. One useful idea at a time.
Yarn Guide5 min read
How to Choose Yarn for Amigurumi
Compare yarn weight, stitch visibility, care instructions, and swatch results before choosing yarn for an amigurumi project.
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Troubleshooting6 min read
6 Common Crochet Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix Them)
Why is your square a trapezoid? Why are your edges curling like potato chips? Here are the six most common hurdles and the simple mechanical fixes.
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Troubleshooting5 min read
How to Measure Crochet Gauge and Adjust Your Swatch
Measure stitches and rows, compare your swatch with a crochet pattern, and understand which changes to try before starting a fitted project.
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Troubleshooting5 min read
Crochet Hat Sizing: Measure Circumference, Ease and Fit
Learn how head measurements, finished hat circumference, gauge and construction affect crochet hat sizing before changing a beanie pattern.
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Comprehensive Pillar Guides
Looking for our complete step-by-step master guides?
Our learning guides connect useful stitches, material choices and project planning in one place.