Crochet for Beginners: Learn Stitches, Shapes & Fun Projects

1. Introduction: Hi, dear, and welcome to this PignerFriendly crochet course. I'm so excited you are here. If you have ever looked at a beautiful crochet piece and thought, I wish I could make that. You are in the right place. This course is made for absolute bigners. No previous experience is needed. Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or you have tried a few stitches and felt stuck, I will guide you every step of the way. Roche is such a wonderful skill to learn. Not only is it relaxing and creative, but it also gives you the ability to turn a ball of yarn into something beautiful. In this course, we will build your crochet skills from the ground up. We will begin with the basics, starting with how to choose the right yarns and hooks for your projects. Then I will introduce you to other essential crochet tools that helps make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. You will also learn how to hold your yarn and hook in a way that feels natural and comfortable for you. Once you are set up, we will dive into the foundation of crochet, beginning with how to make a step knot and chain stitch. From there, we will move on to the course stitches used in almost every pattern. You will learn how to do the single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet stitch. You will discover how to use the slip stitch, which is helpful for finishing gross or joining your work. Next, we will learn how to read patterns. You will get comfortable with crochet samples and abbreviations. Then learn how to read sample charts and follow written instructions. You will also learn how to shape your crochet by increasing and decreasing stitches. Then we will use those techniques to create a simple crochet triangle. Rennie squares are a crochet classic, and you will learn how to make them using one color and then with two colors. I will show you how to join granny squares to build larger pieces like blankets or bags. And when it's time to get creative with colors, you will learn how to change yarn color at the end of a row and even switch colors mid row while keeping your work neat. To wrap it all up, we will apply everything you have learned in two final projects. We will make a small and cute drawstring pouch and a simple crochet bookmark. Are you ready to turn some yarn into something handmade and special? Let's begin your crochet journey together. I will see you in the first lesson. 2. Yarns and Hooks: Welcome to this lesson on yarns and hooks, two of the most important tools you will need for crochet. As a beginner, choosing the right yarn and hook can feel a little overwhelming. There are so many sizes, materials, and textures. In this lesson, I will guide you step by step so you will know exactly what to look for when starting your crochet journey. Let's start with the yarn. Yarn is the thread we use to create crochet projects. It comes in many different weights, fibers, and textures, and each will affect how your project looks and feels. Yarn weight refers to how thick this strand is. Yarn weight is determined by the thickness of this strand, not by the weight of the skin. Here are the basics from thinnest to thickest. Super fine. It is very thin yarn, great for laces, socks or delicate projects. Fine. It is slightly thicker, often used for lightweight garments and baby items. Lightweight yarn, it is soft and verstilePerfect for shawls, light sweaters and accessories. Medium or worsted yarn, the most common yarn weight, great for blankets, scarfs and everyday wear. Then bulky yarn. It is thick yarn that works up quickly, ideal for czzyhats, scarfs and sweaters. And the last is super bulky yarn. It is extra thick yarn, perfect for chunky blankets, rugs and warm winter projects. For Bg nurse, I always recommend starting with worsted weight yarn. It is easy to see your stitches and not too slippery. Next, let's talk about fibers. Yarn are made from different materials like acrylic, cotton and wool. Acrylic yarn are affordable, widely available, and easy to care for. These are perfect for beginners. Cotton yarn are smooth, breathable, and great for dish clothes or summer wear. Then wool yarn, it is warm and soft but may require special washing. Some beginners find it a bit tricky. As a bigner, acrylic or cotton yarn is a great choice because they are inexpensive and easier to work with. Now let's look at crochet hooks. Like yarn, they them in different sizes and materials. Hook sizes match your yarn. The thicker the yarn, the bigger the hook you will need. Sizes are labeled in letters like H or J, and millimeters like these. Smaller hooks like two to three MM are used for fine yarns. Medium hooks like three to five MM are perfect for worsted weight yarns. Larger hooks like five MM and above are perfect for bulky yarns. If you are just starting out, I recommend a four MM or a five MM crochet hook with worsted weight yarn. This is the easiest combo for bigners. There are two main hook head styles, inline and tapered. Inline has a flat, sharper edge, good for precision. Tapered is rounded, easier for bigners and smoother motion. Hooks can be made of aluminum, plastic, wood, or even resin. Aluminum hooks are smooth and durable. Plastic hooks are lightweight and inexpensive. Wood hooks are warm to touch and eco friendly. One of the most important things to remember is that your yarn weight and hook size should match. If your hook is too small for the yarn, your work will feel stiff and tight. If your hook is too big, your stitches will look loose. These watches are made using same yarn and they have same number of rows and same stitches. But I have crochet this one using a 1.5 MM crochet hook and this one using a four MM crochet hook, so you can see declared difference. That's why yarn labels often recommend a hook size. It is a great starting point. So if you are just starting out, here's what I suggest. Use a worsted weight, acrylic yarn preferably in a light color because dark yarn makes stitches hard to see. Along with a four MM or a five MM aluminum hook, this combination makes learning crochet much smoother. 3. Other Essential Crochet Tools: The last lesson we learn about yarns and hooks, the two most important essentials for crochet. But to make your crochet experience smoother and more enjoyable, there are a few extra tools and accessories that you will find really helpful. Don't worry. You don't need to buy everything right away. I will show you the basics, explain what each tool does, and share which ones are most useful for beginners. First up scissors, you will need a small, sharp scissor to cut your yarn neatly. Regular household scissors work fine, but many crochets prefer small embroidery cissers because they are lightweight, precise, and easy to carry. The key is to have cissers that give you a clean cut, which makes finishing your project much easier. Next is the tapestry needle, also called a yarn needle. This is a large needle with a blunt tip and a big eye. We use it mainly for weaving in yarn ends after finishing a project and sewing pieces together like graniqares or emigramy parts. They usually come in plastic or metal. Another tool you will love is stitch markers. When you are working in rounds or on bigger projects, it is easy to lose track of where a row begins or ends. Stitch markers help you keep your place. You can buy plastic ones that open and close almost like tiny safety pins. Or if you don't have stitch markers, you can even use a scrap piece of yarn as a marker. These are especially helpful when making hats, amigramy or anything in D round. A simple but essential tool is a measuring tape. Crochet patterns often give sizes in inches or centimeters, so you will need a tape to measure your work. This ensures your project come out the right size, especially for garments, blankets, or home decor items. Now you know all about the simple but helpful tools you can use in crochet. In the next lesson, we will go hands on. I will show you how to hold your yarn and hook comfortably, so you are ready to start making your very first stitches. 4. How to Hold Yarn & Hook: Hello, everyone. In this tutorial, we will be learning how to hold your yarn and hook properly. First, let's begin with yarn. Holding the yarn correctly is essential for maintaining tension, which directly impacts the size and consistency of stitches. There are several methods of holding the yarn that you can try. So for the first method, take the yarn, wrap it around your index finger, letting it to glide smoothly as you work. Now let's move on to the second method. Wrap the yarn over and under your pinky, then bring it behind your ring finger, under your middle, and finally over your index finger, allowing the yarn to glide smoothly. For the third method, take the yarn over your ring finger under your middle and wrap it twice around your index finger. So these are a few methods of holding your yarn while crochetting. If you are a complete beginner, you might also consider using at tension ring to help maintain consistent stages. You can find these rings on Amazon, Etsy, or at a local craft store. Now let's talk about how to hold the hook. There are two common grips the pencil grip and the knife grip. For pencil grip, hold the hook between your thumb and index finger as you are writing. The knife grip on the other hand involves holding the hook like a knife with your thumb on the hook and your fingers wrap around it. Now that you have learned how to hold your yarn and hook separately, let's try using them together. Hold the hook in your right hand and yarn in your left hand. Start by making a slip note. Don't worry. We will cover how to do this in detail in the next tutorial. For now I'm just showing you how to hold your yarn and hook together. You can choose to hold the hook like a pencil and working like this. Or like a knife. Practice holding the urn and hook until it feels natural to you. Keep practicing and I will see you in the next tutorial. 5. How to Make Slip Knot & Chain Stitch: Hello, everyone. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a slip note and chain stitch. First, let's start with the slip note. There are so many different ways of making a slip note. I'm going to show you the easiest methods. So for the first method, age the yarn. This end of the yarn is known as the tail end while the rest of the yarn is known as the working yarn. So to make a slip node, create a loop by crossing the working yarn, the yarn that is attached to the ball over the tail end like this. Next pinch where the yarn crosses to hold the loop in place. With your other hand, reach through the loop. Grab the working yarn and pull it through the loop. Gently pull both ends of the yarn to tighten the loop, forming a knot. So this is our slip knot, and it is the very first step in crochet projects. Adjust the size of the loop by pulling on the yarn ends. Now let's try the other method. Take the crochet hook and the tail end of the yarn. Fold the end of the yarn like this. Now place the hook in the loop. Make sure the tail ine of the yarn is behind the hook. Now bring ditaline to the top of the hook. Here you can see this a loop is formed. Now pull dtaline through the loop with the help of the hook. So our slip node is ready. Adjust the knot by gently pulling the yarn ends. So now our slip node is ready. We are going to start our chain stitch. So take the hook. You can hold the hook like a pencil. Or like the knife. Now take the slip node that we have made, insert the hook into this loop. Pull the ends of the yarn to adjust the size of the loop. Hold the yarn in your left hand and wrap it around your index finger to control the tension. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the slip node, keeping the tension steady and making it easier to pull the yarn through the loop. Now wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front. It is known as a yarn over in crochet. Now with a slight twist of your wrist, pull the hook through the loop. This creates a new loop, and your first chain stitch is ready. Again, wrap the yarn from back to front on the hook and pull it through the loop on the hook. So this is our second chain. Then again, yarn over and pull it through the loop to create a chain stitch. When you are making chains, use your thumb and middle finger of the hand holding the yarn to grip the previous chains. This helps maintain consistent tension, making your stitches more even and easier to control as you work. Continue to wrap the yarn over the hook and pull it through the loop to create more stitches. Don't worry if your stitches are a bit uneven at first. That is totally normal. The chain stitch is the foundation for many crochet projects, so take your time practicing. Once you are comfortable, you will be ready to move on to more advanced ditches. Congratulations. You have just made your first slip note and chain stitch. With these basic skills, you are now ready to explore the wonderful word of crochet. 6. How to Do a Single Crochet Stitch: Hello, everyone. In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to do a single crochet stitch. So let's get started. Take your hook and yarn. We will begin by making a slip node. If you are not familiar with how to make one, you can revisit the previous lesson. Now that our slip knot is ready, we will create a foundation chain. You can use your thumb and middle finger to hold the slip knot. So let's begin the foundation chain. For this demonstration, I'm going to make 12 chains. So that's 123, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and 11 and 12. If you lost count while chaining, here's how you can check. Each chain looks like a small V shape, and each V represents one chain. So let's count one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, 11, and 12. Now we are going to start single crochet. As you can see, each chain has two loops, we will insert the hook into this top loop. We are going to skip this very first chain and insert the hook into the top loop of this second chain. So insert the hook, yarn over means wrapping the yarn from back to front on the hook and pull through. We have now two loops on the hook, yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook. So here we have made our first single crochet. Let's try again. This is a chain where we have made our first single crochet. So now we are going into the next chain, which is right here. Insert the hook. Yarn over and pull through. Again, we have two loops. Yarn over and pull through both loops. Make sure your hook is always facing down. So here we have made two single crochet. Again, insert the hook into the next in. Yarn over and pull through the loop. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Continue single crochet in each stitch in the same way until you reach the last in. So I have reached to the end, and here is the last in. We will make a single crochet into this in. So insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. You can pull this yarn end to tighten this last in. So here we have completed our first row of single crochet. And now I'm going to show you how to count these stitches. You can either count these from here, but it might be quite difficult as a beginner. You can also count these from the top. So let's count from the top. Here each we represent one stitch. So let's count. That's one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, and 11. So we have 11 single crochet stitches. Now to move on to the next row, chin M means yarn over and pull through the loop and then turn your work. So to make a single crochet, we are going to insert the hook into this very first stitch. Here you can see these two loops. We will be inserting our hook under both these loops. So insert the hook Yarn over and pull through. We have now two loops, yarn over and pull through both these loops. Again, we are going to make a single crochet into the following stitch, which is right here. Insert the hook. Make sure to insert it under both loops. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Continue single crochet in each stitch across the row. When working, use your thumb and middle finger to hold the previous stitches for better control. So here I have reached to the last ditch. It might look a little different, but be sure to insert the hook under both loops. So insert the hook, Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Here we have completed our second draw. And now let's count the stitches. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten and 11. Always count your stitches at the end of each row to avoid adding or skipping any stitch. Now let's move on to the next row. Gene one, and turn your work. So to make a single crochet, insert the hook into this very first statch. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Again, insert the hook into the following stage. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Continue single crushing in the same way, and then I will show you how to fasten off. So here I have completed six rows. You can make as rows as you want. I'm just showing you how to fasten off and weaving yarn end securely. So after completing your last single crochet, chain one yarn over and pull through the loop. And now we are going to cut this yarn. So take the casar and cut it by diving a few centimeter tear. And then pull this yarn all the way through. So that is how you fasten off your work. Now we are going to weave these yarn ends. So for this, you can either use a yarn needle, but since it is quite large and could damage my work. So I'm going to use a one MM crochet hook instead. Let's weave it. Insert the hook into any state and pull this yarn end through. Again, insert it into another stage. The pull the yarn end through that. Continue weaving in the same way pulling the yarn end through stitches. And now we are going to cut off this remaining yarn. So take the casar and cut it. Now we've this starting yarn in the same way. So here our single crochet swatch is complete. Congratulations. You have just learned how to do a single crochet stitch. Keep in mind that mastering crochet takes time and practice. So don't be discouraged if your stitches are not perfect at first. The more you practice, the more even and consistent your stitches will become. 7. How to Do a Half-Double Crochet Stitch: Hello, everyone. In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to do a half double crochet stitch. This stitch is a bit taller than the single crochet and is known as half double crochet in UK. So let's get started. First, create a slip node and a foundation chain of 12 stitches. Here you can see I have already created the foundation chain. If you are not familiar with how to make a slip node and chain stitch, you can rewatch the tutorial on it for making a half double crochet stitch, the first step that differs from a single crochet is that we are going to yarn over before inserting the hook into the chain. So yarn over, and now we are going to insert the hook into the third chain from the hook, that is the first chain, second one, and it is the third one. Insert the hook into the top loop of this chain. Yarn over your hook and pull through the chain. We have now three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. So here we have made our first half apple crochet stitch. Let's try again. Yarn over, insert the hook into the next chain, which is right here. Yarn over and pull through the chain. Again, we have three loops. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. Then we are going to make a half double crochet into the next in. So yarn over, insert the hook. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. Make sure your hook is always acing down. Continue half double crochet in the same way in each chain. So here I have reached to the last chin, and we are going to make a half double crochet into this chin. Yarn over, insert the hook. Yarn over and pull through the chain. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. Pull this yarn to tighten the last chain. So our first draw is complete. Now we are going to count these stitches. Let's count from top. Here, each we represent one stitch. So let's count this. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten. So we have ten half double crochet stitches. We move on to the next row, chain two, that's one and two, and then turn your work. We are going to make a half double crochet into this very first stitch. So yarn over, insert the hook. Here we have two loops. Make sure to insert the hook under both loops. Yarn over and pull through this stitch. Again, we have three loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all three loops. This creates our first half double crochet in the second row, and we are going to make a half double crochet into the next stitch, which is right here. Insert the hook, yarn over and pull through this stitch. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. Yarn over again, insert the hook into the following stitch. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. Continue half pebble crochet in the same way. So here I have reached to the last stitch and let's make a half double crochet into this stitch. So yarn over, insert the hook. Make sure to insert the hook under both loops. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Jar over and pull through all three loops on the hook. This completes our second row. Now let's count these stitches. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten. It is important to count these stitches after each row to avoid adding or missing any stitch. So for the next row chain two, And turn your work. Now, we are going to make a half Apple crochet into this very first stage. For this row and each row onward, we will repeat throughout. No. So here I have completed four rows of half double crochet. Keep in mind that mastering crochet takes time and practice. So don't be discouraged if your stitches are not perfect at first. The more you practice, the more even and consistent your stitches will become. 8. How to Do a Double Crochet Stitch: This tutorial, we are going to learn how to do a double crochet stitch, a stitch that is twice as long as single crochet. In UK, this stitch is known as treble crochet, so let's get started. Here I have already made a foundation chain of 14 statges. If you are not familiar with making a slip node and chain stitch, I recommend reviewing the tutorial on those basics first. Now let's begin our double crochet. Start by yarning over just like we do for a half double crochet. Then we are going to insert the hook into the fourth chain from the hook, so that is the first chain, second third, and it is the fourth one. Insert the hook into the top loop of this chain. This skipping of the three chains is important because it counts as the height of this stitch. Now yarn over and pull through that loop. We have now three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Use your thumb and middle finger to pull the foundation chain. This helps in pulling the yarn through the loops. So now we are left with two loops, yarn over once more and pull through both these loops. And that's it. You have just made your first double crochet stitch. Let's try again. Yarn over, insert the hook into the next chain, which is right here. Yarn over and pull up a loop. We have now three loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook, and that is the second double crochet. Again, yarn over, insert the hook into the next chain. Yarn over and pull through the chain. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook to complete the double crochet. Then again, yarn over, insert the hook into the following chain, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. Yarn over your hook, insert it into the next chain, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops. Continue double crohing in each chain until you reach the last one. So here is the last chain, and we are going to do a double crochet into this chain. So yarn over, insert the hook into this chain, yarn over and pull through. We have now three loops on the hook yarn over and pull through the first two. Yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops. And there we have completed our first row of double crochet stitches. Now what we are going to do, we are going to count these stitches. You can count these from here or from the top. So first, let's count from top. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten and 11. Now let's count from here. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, 11, and 12. Here we have an extra stitch. This is because we have counted this turning chain as a stitch as well. So don't worry. If you count from the top, you will see 11 stitches, and if you count from the post, you will find 12 stitches. Now let's start our second row. Chain three, you bring our ar to the height of the next row. And then turn your work. These three chains will count as our first double crochet. So whenever we are working the second row and each row after in double crochet, these three chains will be counted as a stitch. This means we will skip the first stage and place our first double crochet into the second stitch. So yarn over, insert the hook into the second stage. Make sure to insert the hook under both loops. Yarn over and pull through. We have now three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over one more time, and pull through both loops on the hook. Here we have a small gap because we skip the first stage, but that is completely normal. As we add more rows, it will straighten out. So go ahead and do a double crochet into the next stitch. Yarn over inside the hook. Yarn over and pull up a loop. We have now three loops yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Again, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stage. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. So continue double crochet across zero. Now we have two stitches left in this row. The first one is a regular double crochet that you can see clearly. Then we have the chain three that we skipped at the beginning. We will also make a double crochet into the top chin of that three chins. So don't forget to include it. Make a double crochet into the next stage. And then into the top of chain three, yarn over, insert the hook into the top of that three chins. It might be a bit tight, but just work your hook through. Make sure to insert the hook under both loops. Yarn over and pull through. We have now three loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through the first two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. So here we have completed two rows of double crochet stitches. Now let's count these stitches. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, 11 and 12. Again, we have 12 stitches. It is important to count the stitches after each row, avoid adding or skipping any stitch. Now let's start our third row. Chain three. That's one. Two and three, and turn your work. These three chains are counted as our first double crochet, so skip this first stage and do a double crochet into the second stache. Continue double crochet in the same way. H so here we have completed three rows of double crochet stitches. You can make as rows as you want by simply repeating the steps of two or three. Today's challenge is to create a small swatch using the double crochet stitch. This is a perfect way for beginers to practice and get comfortable with this essential stitch. Your goal is to make a swatch that is at least four rows tall. Here's how you do it. Start by making a foundation chain of 15 stitches. Then work one double crochet for four rows. 9. How to Do a Treble Crochet Stitch: This tutorial, we are going to learn how to do a treble crochet stitch. So let's get started. This stitch is the tallest of the four basic stitches and is known as the double treble crochet in UK. Now let's see how to make this stitch. I have already made a foundation chain of 16 stitches. I hope you are now familiar with making a slip node and chain stitch. Now to make a treble crochet stitch, we are going to yarn over twice. And like double crochet, where we only yarn over once. So this is the first yarn over, and we will do that once more. Now we are going to insert the hook into the fifth chain from the hook, so we have to skip the first four chains. That's one, two, three, and four. Skip these chains and insert the hook into the top loop of this fifth chain. Now yarn over and pull up a loop. We have now four loops on the hook yarn over and pull through the first two loops. We have now three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through two loops. We still have two loops on the hook. Yarn over once more and pull through both loops. So this makes our first treble crochet. Let's try again. Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the next chain, which is right here. But yarn over and pull through. We have now four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Yarn over and pull through the next two loops. Yarn over once more and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. So that is our second trouble crochet. Again, yarn over twice. Insert the hook into the top loop of next chain. Yarn over and pull up a loop. We have now four loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through next two loops. Yarn over once more and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. Continue trouble crushing in the same way until you reach the large chain. So here is our last chain, and we are going to make a treble crochet into this chain. So yarn over twice. Insert the hook into this chain. Yarn over and pull up a loop. We have now four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two yarn over and pull through the next two loops. Yarn over once more and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook, pull this tend to tighten the last chain. So here we have completed our first row of treble crochet. Now we are going to count these stitches. So that's one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, 11, 12, and 13. So we have 13 treble crochet stitches. Once we have finished the first row, it's time to start the next one. Chain four to bring yarn up to the height of next row. So that's one, two, three, and four, and then the work. Remember, this chain of four counts as our first treble crochet stitch, so we will skip this first staitg and make a treble crochet into this second stitch. So yarn over twice, insert the hook into this stitch. Make sure to insert the hook under both loops. Yarn over and pull up a loop. We have now four loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Yarn over and pull through the next two loops. Yarn over once more and pull through the remaining two loops. We have a small cap here because we skip that first stitch, but that is completely normal. Now yarn over twice. Insert the hook into the following stage. Yarn over and pull up a loop. We have now four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Yarn over and pull through the next two loops. Yarn over once more and pull through the remaining two loops. Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the next stage. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over once more and pull through the remaining two loops. Continue triple crushing in the same way across the row. Now we have two stitches left in this row. The first one is a regular treble crochet. Then we have the four chains that we skipped at the beginning. We will also make a treble crochet into the top chain of that four chains. So make a travel crochet into this first stache. And then a triple crochet into the top chin of that chin four. So an over twice, insert the hook. Make sure to insert the hook under both loops. Yarn over and pull up a loop. We have now four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over one more time and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. So that is the second row of trouble crochet stitches. Now let's count these stitches. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, 11, 12, and 13. So we have 13 stitches. Now to move on to the next row, chain four. That's one, two, three, and four and turn the work. These four chains will be counted as our first travel crochet. So we will skip this very first stitch and make a treble crochet into the second stitch, yarn over twice, insert the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops Yarn over once more, and pull through the remaining two loops. Continue trouble crushing in the same way. So here I have completed three rows of treble crochet. Today's challenge is to create a treble crochet square. Your goal is to make a four by four inch square using trouble crochet stitches. Here's how you do it. Start by chaining enough stitches to reach 4 " in length. Then work trouble crochet stitches across row and continue for several rows until your square measures 4 " tall. 10. How to Do a Slip Stitch: In this tutorial, we are going to learn one of the most essential and basic stitches in crochet. Slip stitch. So let's get started. So what exactly is a slip stitch? The slip stitch is the shortest and simplest stitch in crochet. It is used to join stitches, finish off projects, and even create decorative edges. Though it is small, it plays a big role in your crochet work. Now let's learn how to make one begin. You will need a foundation to work into. This can be a row of chain stages or any crochet piece you are working on. For this demonstration, I'm going to use a row of single crochet stages. Now to make a slip stage, chain one, and turn the work. Then insert the hook into the stitch where you want to make a slip stitch. I'm inserting the hook into this very first stitch. Make sure to go under both loops if you are working in a single crochet row. Now yarn over and pull through the stitch. And the loop on the hook all in one motion. And there you have it. You have just made a slip stitch. Notice how it creates a small, nearly invisible stitch that lies flat against the work. Let's try again. Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook. This creates second slip stitch. Again, insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook. So that is the third slip stitch. Let's make a few more together. Insert the hook, yarn over and pull through the stitch, and the loop on the hook. So here I have completed a row of slip stitches. Now that you know how to make a slip stitch, let's talk about some common ways you might use it in your projects. Slip stitches are often used to join rounds in projects like heads or Denny squares. After completing a round, you can use a slip stitch to join the last stitch to the first. Slip stitches can also be used decoratively. You can create lines or shapes on the surface of your crochet piece by working slip stitches across. This technique is known as surface crochet. And finally, the slip stitches can be used to join granny squares. 11. Crochet Symbols and Abbreviations: You have ever opened a pattern and felt like you were reading a secret code, don't worry, you are not alone. Today, we are going to learn the mystery behind crochet symbols and abbreviations, so you can read any pattern like a pro. Crochet patterns often use abbreviations and symbols to save space and keep instructions clear. Whether you are reading a written pattern or a chart, understanding the will help you follow along, easily, customize your work, and even design your own pieces. Let's start with written abbreviations. These are the building blocks of most patterns. C H tends fourth in. This is usually the very first stitch you learn in crochet. It creates a foundation row for your project, and you will see it a lot in patterns. SLSD is short for slip stitch. It is the smallest and flattest stitch in crochet. SC means single crochet in US terms. It is one of the most basic stitches and creates a nice and tight structure. In UK patterns, this stitch is called a double crochet. So always check whether your pattern is using US or UK terms. HDC is a half double crochet. It is a bit taller than a single crochet and gives a more flexible fabric. It is known as double crochet in UK. DC stands for double crochet in US terms. It is taller than a half double crochet and perfect for scarves, blankets, and lace projects. In UK patterns, this ditch is called a treble crochet. ER is short for treble crochet. It is even taller than a double crochet and great for open aire designs. In UK, it is known as double treble crochet. SK means to skip a stitch. Patterns might say skip one stitch and single crochet in the next. That means don't crochet in that stage, jump to the next one. Sp stands four space, usually between stitches or under a chain. For example, do double crochet in next chain two space means work to double crochet into that chain space. ST means stitch and SDS means stitches. You will often see something like single crochet in next five stitches. That test means 25 single crochets, one in each of the next five stages. INC stands for increase means you will add extra stitches in the same place. Usually two stitches in one spot to widen your project. DAC is four decrease, where you turn two stitches into one to shape your work. REP means repeat. E or G means together usually with decreases, like single crochet two together means single crochet two stitches together. Yo stands for yarn over. You will do this before making any stitches like double crochet or half double crochet. FO means fasten off. That's how you finish your project and secure the yarn tail. Now let's look at the symbols. These are what you will find in crochet charts. Each stitch has a special picture that represents it. An empty or a circle represents a gin. You will often see a row of them at the start of a chart. A little fileding dot usually means slip stitch. Since it is small and flat, the symbol is tiny, too. A plasge or an X is a single crochet. A E shaped symbol with just the stem and top stands for half double crochet. A T with one horizontal or diagonal line through the stem is a double crochet. If the T has two slashes, that is a treble crochet. So when you see abbreviations in text and symbols in charts, remember, there are just two ways of saying the same thing. Keep a cheat sheet nearby when you are starting out. Over time, these will become second nature. In the next tutorial, we will learn how to read a crochet sample chart. 12. Reading Crochet Symbol Charts: This lesson, we are going to learn how to decode crochet symbol charts. A crochet symbol chart is a visual representation of a pattern using symbols instead of written instructions. Each stitch is drawn using a specific symbol. Placed in the order, you would crochet it. Think of it like a map. It shows you where to place each stitch row by row or round by round. Symbol charts are super helpful for a few reasons. They are universal, no matter what language the patron is in, the chart symbols are mostly the same. You can see the whole pattern at a glance, including how the stitches interact. They help visual learners understand complex stitch placements better than written text. For rows, charts usually start at the bottom, moving left to right, then right to left, just like how you crochet. For rounds, charts begin in the center and work outward in a spiral or circular motion. Let's break down this crochet sample chart together. Looks a bit like a grid, but each shape here tells you what stitch to make and where to place it. We will read it from bottom up and from right to left for odd number rows and left to right for even numbered rows, just like how we crochet flat rows. At the very beginning, you will see these are small owls. Each one represent a chain stitch, and together they form the foundation chain. In this chart, we have 12 chain stitches, so let's make 12 chains. Begin by making a slip node. Now let's make 12 chins. Here I have completed 12 chins. Now you can see that there are three chins that act as the double crochet. So let's make three more chins. These three chains will act as our first double crochet. The next row shows a set of tall T shaped symbols with one slash through the vertical line. This is the sample for double crochet stages. You can count that there are 12 double crochets, one worked into each chain. And if we count deterning three chains as a double crochet, so we have 13 double crochet. So we are going to insert the hook into the fourth chain from the hook, skip three chains and insert the hook into the fourth chain. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through remaining two loops, continue to make a double crochet in each of these chains. So here I have completed first straw, and we have a total of 13 double crochets. Now let's move to row two, which is, again, made entirely of double crochets. Those three ovals at the beginning means we have to make three chains. That is another turning chain which counts as the first stitch. So that's one, two, and three. And now turn the work. This row starts from left to right because we are working in flat rows and we turn our work. Make a double crochet into this first stage. Continue to make a double crochet in each of these stitches. The third row again started with three chains and then a double crochet in each stitch. You will notice that every row begins with a chain three, which helps us maintain the height and keep the edges straight. This is a great Wigner chart for practicing double crochet rows and understanding how symbol charts flow. So here I had completed my third row. Once you get the hang of this, you will be able to follow more complex diagrams. Now let's learn how to read this crochet chart step by step. It is basically the pattern of a flower. Don't worry if it looks complicated. We will go step by step. As you can see, the center of the pattern starts with six chains. This oval shape is the symbol for a chain stitch. So to begin, we are going to make six chain stitches. Here I have made a slip note, and let's make six ins. So that's one, two, three, four, five and six. Then you form a ring, wind the last ditch to the first one using a slip stitch. This will give us the center of the flour to build the petals on. So insert the hook, yarn over and pull through the chain and the loop on the hook. Now we will start the first petal. Each petal follows the same pattern. Let's read one petal together. First, we will make four chains. Then this T shaped symbol represent a treble crochet. So we are going to make two treble crochets into the ring. Yarn over twice. Insert the hook into the ring. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over once more and pull through two loops. Repeat the same to make another trouble crochet. Next, you can see there are four chain stitches shown by four ovals. Now chain four. That's one, two, three, and four and join it with a slip stitch into the ring. Insert the hook, yarn over and pull through the ring, and the loop on the hook This completes our first petal. We are going to repeat the same pattern for a total of six petals. So chain four. Make two trouble crochet into the ring. Again, make four chains and join with a slip stitch into the ring. Continue the same pattern. So here I have made six petals, and now I'm going to cut this yarn. So take the casar and cut the yarn. Now, let's weave these yarn ends so our floor is ready. I hope you have now learned how to follow crochet semble charts. In the next lesson, we will learn how to read written instructions. 13. Reading Written Instructions: You ever opened a crochet pattern and thought, Wait, what does all this mean? With all those abbreviations and brackets, written instructions can feel overwhelming. But don't worry. In this lesson, I will show you how to read and understand written crochet patterns step by step. Crochet patterns are written using standard abbreviations to save space. Once you learn these, reading patterns become much easier like learning a new language, but just for crochet. Now let's look at the structure of written patterns. They are usually organized by rows or rounds and tell you exactly what to do step by step. Here is a sample. Now, this line means start by chaining 13. First, make a slip node. And then chain 13. So here I have made 13 chins. The first three chains will count as your first double crochet. So you will place your first rear double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook. So skip three chains, yarn over and insert the hook into this fourth chain. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. Then continue to make one double crochet in each of the next chains all the way across. In total, you will have 11 double crochets, including the starting chain. So here I have completed double crochet in each stitch, and here I have a total of 11 double crochets. Now let's read this small Wigner pattern together. Chain four join with a slip stitch to form ring. This means first we have to make four chains but before that, make a slip node. Now, chain four. That's one, two, three, and four. Now we are going to join it with a slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through the chain and the loop on the hook. According to round one in the pattern, chain two, ten double crochet into the ring. So let's make two chains. That's one and two. Then we are going to make ten double crochets into the ring. So here I have made ten double crochet into this ring. Now we are going to join it with a slip stitch at the top of the beginning chain to close the round. So insert the hook into this stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook. So here we have completed our first round. Now let's begin the second round. According to the pattern, first, we are going to make two chains. So that's one and two. According to the pattern, there are two double crochet in each stitch. So let's do this. Make two double crochet into the very next stitch. Then make two double crochet into the following stitch. Continue to make two double crochet into each stitch. Now that I have reached to the end, I'm going to join it with a slip stitch into this first stitch. So inside the hook, yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook. So here our circle is ready. When reading a written pattern, always remember, take it slow. Look up abbreviations if you are unsure. Use stitch markers if needed, and don't worry it gets easier with practice. 14. Increasing Stitches in Crochet: This lesson, we are going to learn how to increase ditches in crochet. Specifically, I will show you how to increase in single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. Increasing is essential for shaping your projects like heads, circles, amgramy, shawls, and more. An increase in crochet means you are adding stitches to your work. The most common way to do this is by placing two stitches into the same stitch from the previous row or round. You will often see this written in pattern as two single crochet in same stitch or single crochet increase. The same applies to half double crochet and double crochet. Here, I have already created a row of single crochet to use as our base. We will start increasing from the second row. The first step is to determine where you want to increase your stitches. In this demonstration, I'm going to increase stitches in the beginning and end of my row. So chain one and turn the work. Make a regular single crochet into this very first stitch. Now, we are going to increase in this stitch. So inside the hook, Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops. Now to increase, make another single crochet into the same stitch. So insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Continue working one single crochet in each stitch across the row until you have two stitches left. Here I have two stitches remaining, and I'm going to increase in the following stitch. So make two single crochet into this same stitch. That is the first single crochet. And that is the second one. Now make a single crochet in the final stitch. So we have completed a row with increases at both the beginning and end. Your work should now start to expand outward for the next row, chain one, and turn your work. Make a single crochet into this very first stage. Then we are going to increase in this stitch. So simply make two single crochet into this same stitch. So that is the first single crochet and make another one into the same stitch. Continue working single crochet across zero. When you reach the last two stitches, make two single crochet into this second last stitch. So that is the first single crochet. And that is the second one. Then make a single crochet into this final stitch. So this is how you can increase stitches in single crochet. And here you can see our work has started to expand. Now let's look at how to increase in half double crochet. To increase in half double crochet, you do the exact same thing. W two half double crochet in the same stitch. So I have made a row of half double crochet as the base. Chain two and turn your work. Make a half double crochet into this very first stitch. Now I'm going to increase in the second stage, so I will simply make two half double crochet into this same stitch. So that is the first half double crochet and make another one in the same stitch. So that is the half double crochet increase. Continue making one half double crochet in each stage until two stitches remain. So here is the second last stitch, and we are going to increase here. Make two half double crochet into this stitch. That is the first half double crochet. And that is the second one. In the final stitch, make one half double crochet. A that's where half double crochet increase row completed. Increasing in double crochet follows the same principle. Here I have prepared a row of double crochet stages. Now I'm going to chain three and turn the work. Skip this first stage, and let's make a double crochet into this second stage. I To increase, make another double crochet into the same stitch. Continue working one double crochet in each stitch across until two stitches remain. To increase, make two double crochet in the second last stitch. So that is the first double crochet. And that is the second one and finish with a double crochet in the last stache. A and that's your double crochet increase, two double crochet in one stitch. You will use increases in all sorts of projects. In amigramy we use single crochet increases to shape rounded fleches. In hats, we often use half double crochet or double crochet increases when working in the round. In shawls and sweaters, increases shape the fabric beautifully. Here are a few tips to keep in mind. Make sure you only place two stitches, not more or less into the increased stitch. Always count your stitches to make sure you are not accidentally adding or skipping any. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your increases if you are working in the round. If you add too many increases, your work might trifle or ripple unintentionally. I hope this helped you understand how to increase your crochet stitches. In the next lesson, I will show you how to decrease stitches in crochet. 15. Decreasing Stitches in Crochet: This lesson, we are going to learn how to decrease stitches in crochet using single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. Decreasing is essential when shaping crochet projects. Whether you are narrowing fabrics for sleeves, closing up heads, shaping amgramy or scurping curves in garments. A decrease in crochet means you are reducing the number of stitches by combining two stitches into one. It is sometimes written as single crochet, two together, half double crochet, two together, and double crochet two together. I have already created a row of single crochet stitches as a base. Now chain one and turn the work. Make a regular single crochet into this very first stitch. Now to decrease, insert the hook into the following stage. Yarn over and pull through. We have now two loops on the hook. Insert the hook into the next stage. Yarn over and pull through. We have now three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. We have just turned two single crochet into one. That is a single crochet decrease. Continue working one single crochet in each stage across zero until three stitches remain. Now let's do one more decrease. Insert the hook into the following stitch, yarn over and pull through. We have two loops. Again, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through. We have now three loops, yarn over and pull through all three loops. Now make a regular single crochet into this last statch. Et's complete a row with two decreases for the next row chain one and turn your work. Make a single crochet into this very first stitch. Now, to decrease, insert the hook into the following stitch. Yarn over and pull through. Now insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. Continue making a single crochet in each stitch across until three stitches remain. So we have three stitches remaining. Insert the hook into the following stitch, yarn over and pull through. Then insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. Then make a regular single crochet into this final stitch. As you can see, your swatch is starting to narrow due to the decreases. Now let's look at the half double crochet decrease. Here I have already created a row of half double crochet as a base in two and turn the work. Make a half double crochet into this very first stitch. Now we are going to decrease a statge. So yarn over, insert the hook into the next stage, yarn over and pull through. We have now three loops on the hook. Again, yarn over, insert the hook into the following stage, yarn over and pull through. We have now five loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all five loops. This merges two half double crochet into one and creates a smooth decrease. Continue working one half double crochet in each stitch until three stitches remain. So here we have three stitches remaining to decrease, yarn over, insert the hook into the following stitch, yarn over and pull through. We have now three loops. Again, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull through. Now we have five loops. Yarn over and pull through all five loops on the hook. Make a half double crochet into this stitch. We have now completed a row with two half double crochet decreases. Lastly, let's look at the double crochet decrease. Here I have already made a base row of double crochet. Gene three and turn the work. Yarn over, skip this first stitch and insert the hook into the second stitch. Yarn over and pull through. We have now three loops yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Again, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull through. We have now four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Now we have three loops. Yarn over once more and pull through all three loops. This merges two double crochet into one and creates a smooth decree. Continue working one double crochet in each stitch until three stitches remain. So let's do one more decrease. Yarn over, insert the hook into the following state. Yarn over and pull through. We have now three loops. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Again, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stage. Yarn over and pull through. We have now four loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Now we have three loops. Yarn over once more and pull through all three loops on the hook. Now make a regular double crochet into this last stitch. We have now completed a row with two double crochet decreases. For the next row gene three, and turn. Follow the same steps of row two. Yarn over, skip the first stage and insert the hook into the second statch. Yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through first two loops. Again, yarn over, insert the hook into the next statch yarn over and pull through. We have now four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Now we have three loops. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. Now continue making a double crochet in each stitch until you reach to the last three stitches. So here we have three stitches remaining. You decrease, yarn over, insert the hook into the following stage, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Again, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stage. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. We have now three loops. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. Then make a regular double crochet into this final stitch. Here are a few tips to keep in mind. Always insert your hook into the actual stitches, not gaps between them. Count your stitches at the end of each row to ensure accuracy. Keep consistent tension, especially during decreases to avoid holes or gaps. Use stitch markers to help track where you have decreased, especially in rounds or complex patterns. 16. Shaping a Simple Triangle: This lesson, we will learn how to crochet a simple and versatile triangle. You can use these triangles to make shawls, blankets, scarves, and more. So let's get started. Begin with a slip note. Adjust the nought. Then chin two. So that's one and you make a single crochet into this first chin. So insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops. Gently pull this yantil to tighten this chin. Now, chin one and turn your work. Here we have only one stitch. So make three single crochet into this stitch. That is the first single crochet. Second one. And the third single crochet. Gene one and turn your work. Here we have three stitches. Simply make a single crochet in each of these stitches. So make a single crochet in this first stage, then a single crochet in the second stage. And finally, make a single crochet in this last stitch. Chain one and turn your work. This row will increase at both the beginning and end. So make two single crochet into this very first stitch. That is the first single crochet and make another one into the same stitch. Make a single crochet into the following stitch. Then again, make two single crochet into this last stitch. So that is the first single crochet. And that is the second one for the next row in one, and turn your work. Here we have five stitches. Make one single crochet in each of the five stitches across. For the next row in one, and turn. In this row, again, we are going to increase in the beginning and end of the row. So make two single crochet into this very first stitch. That is the first single crochet, and that is the second single crochet into the same stitch. Then make single crochet into the following three stitches. In the last stitch, again, make two single crochets. For the next row, gene one, and turn. In this row, we have seven stitches. We are going to make a single crochet in each of these stitches. So we have completed this row chain one and turn the work. Again, we will increase in this row. So make two single crochet into this very first statch. That's one and two. Then make single crochet in the following five stitches. You increase, make two single crochet into this last stitch. For the next row, in one, and turn your work. In this row, we have nine stitches, so make a single crochet in each of these stitch. Now chain one and turn your b. Make two single crochet into this very first stitch. So that is the first single crochet, and that is the second one. Now make a single crochet in the following seven stitches. And finally, make two single crochet into this last stitch. As you can see, the triangle shape has now formed. You can continue growing it to any size by simply repeating the same pattern, increasing at the beginning and end of every alternate row. Here I have completed 15 rows, but feel free to make as many as you would like. Now it's time to fasten off. Take your casar and cut the yarn, leaving a tail of a few centimeter. Then pull the yarn through the final loop to secure it. Next, weaving the tail ends using a yarn needle or a crochet hook to finish neatly. So here I have weaved the yarn tails, and our triangle is ready. 17. Making a Granny Square Using One Color Yarn: Tutorial, we are going to learn how to make a classic Renese square, even if you have never crocheted before. So let's get started. Start with a slip node. Now chain four, that's one, two, three, and four. Now join the last chain to the first one with a slip stitch to form a small ring. This is the center of your granny square. You can also start with a magic ring. Now chain three, that's one. Two, and three. These chains counts as your first double crochet. Now make two more double crochet into the center ring. Keep this tailine along your work. Yarn over, insert the hook. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops. Now make another double crochet in the same way. This creates a group of three stitches called cluster. Chain two that forms a corner. Now make another three double crochets into the ring. So that is the first double crochet. Second. And the third one. Again, chain two and make three double crochet into the ring. Uh, So that's one. Two, and three. So we have made three clusters, and let's make one more. So chain two and make three double crochet into the ring. To finish this round, Gin two. And slip stitch into the top of the starting three chains. So insert the hook into the third chain, yarn over and pull through the chain the loop on the hook. So we have completed our first round of Granny square. We cannot start our next round from here. We have to start it from this corner space. So slip stitch in the following stitch. Then a slip stitch in the next stitch. And finally, in this space. Now in three and work to double crochet into this same space. Chain two for the corner. And make three more double crochet into that same space. That is your first full corner. Then we are going to make three double crochet into this next space. But before that, make one chin and now make three double crochet into this space. Chain two for the corner and make three more double crochet into that same space. Then chain one and make three double crochet into the next corner space. In each corner space around, repeat this three double crochet, chain two, and three double crochet. You will have four corners when done. So here you can see these four corners chain one and finish the und by slip stitching into the top of the starting three chains. So insert the hook, yarn over and pull through the chain and the loop on the hook. Slip stitch over to the next corner space. Now we will expand the square, begin the same way, chain three. These three chains will act as our first double crochet and work to double crochet into this same space. Then chain two and three double crochet into the same space. But now you will notice side spaces between the corners. In each of these, just do three double crochet. So chain one and make three double crochet into this space. That's the first double crochet. Second, And the third one. Then again, chain one and make three double crochet into this corner space. Chain two for the corner and make three double crochet into the same space. Then chain one and make three double crochet into the following space. Repeat this pattern around. In every corner, three double crochet, chain two, and three double crochet. In every side space, make three double crochet. Now to complete the round, join with a slip stitch into the top of the starting three chains. So insert the hook, I yarn over and pull through the chain and the loop on the hook. You can make as rounds as you want by simply repeating the same pattern of round three. Now we are going to cut this yarn. So take the casar and cut it by leaving a few centimeter tail and pull this yarn end all the way through. Now let's weave this tail end. You can use a yarn needle, but it is too big, it might damage my work. So I'm using this 1.5 MM crochet hook instead. So let's weave this. And that is your first granny square. You have just learned a timeless technique. You can use these granny squares to make bags, blankets, and even more. In the next lesson, I will show you how to make a square using different colors. 18. Making a Granny Square Using Two Color Yarn: Tutorial, we are going to learn how to make a classic n square using multiple yarn colors. So let's get started. Start with a slip note. Now chain four, one, two, three, and four. Join the last chain to the first one with a slip stitch to form a small ring. This is the center of your granny square. Now chain three, This counts as your first double crochet and make two more double crochet into the center ring. Yarn over, insert the hook yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops. Now make another double crochet in the same way. This create your first cluster, chain two for the corner, and now make another three double crochet into the ring. So that is the first double crochet. Second. And the third one. Again, chain two and make three double crochet into the ring. We have to make a total of four clusters. So here I have completed four clusters now chin two and slip stitch into the top of the starting chain three. Insert the hook into the third chain, yarn over and pull through the chain and the loop on the hook. So we have completed our first round of cranny square. Now we are going to cut this yarn. So take the casar and cut this yarn. Pull it all the way through to secure it. Now insert the hook into the same stitch from the back. And pull this yarn tail to the back. Now we are going to join the new yarn, so I'm using this brown color yarn. First, let's make a slip knot. Now insert the hook in any corner space. Place the note on the hook and pull it through. Chain three. These three chains will act as our first double crochet and now work two more double crochet into the same space. Keep this an and along your work. So that is the first double crochet. And that is the second one. Chain two for the corner and make three more double crochet into that same space. That is your first full corner. Chain one, then we are going to make three double crochet into this next space. Gene two. And make three more double crochet into that same space. Chain one, M three double crochet into the next corner space. In each corner space around, repeat this three double crochet, chain two, and three double crochet. So here you can see these four corners chain one and finish the round by slip stitching into the top of the starting chain three. Now, take the caster and cut this yarn. Pull this yarn all the way through, insert the hook into the same stitch from the back where we have finished and pull this yarn tail to the back. Now we are going to attach the new yarn, so I'm using the same yellow colour yarn. Begin the same way, make a slip node. Now insert the hook into any corner space. Place the note on the hook and pull it through this space. Chain three. This counts as our first double crochet and make two double crochet into the same space. Now chain two and make three double crochet into the same corner space. Gene one and make three double crochet into this space. That's for double crochet. Second. And the third one gene one, and make three double crochet into this corner space. Chen two for the corner and make three double crochet into the same space. Then gene one and make three double crochet into the following space. Repeat this pattern around in every corner three double crochet, gene two, three double crochet. In every side space, three double crochet. Complete the round, join with a slip stitch into the top of the starting chain three. Insert the hook, yarn over and pull through the chain and the loop on the hook. Now we are going to cut this yarn. So dig the casar and cut it by leaving a few centimeter tail. And pull this yarn all the way through to secure it. You can make as rounds as you want by simply repeating the same pattern of round three. Now weave in all these yarn tails. So I have weaved the yarn tails, and my granny square is ready. In the next lesson, I will show you how to join these granny squares together. 19. Joining Granny Squares: This lesson, I'm going to show you how to join Granny squares together. There are many different ways to do this, but I will walk you through two of the easiest and most bigner friendly methods. Start by ling two grani squares side by side, just like this. Take your yarn and begin with a slip node. We will be working into the back loops only of each stitch, and it is important to insert your hook into the same statch on both squares for an even join. Let's begin with the corner chains. There are two chains in each corner. Insert your hook into the back loop of the second chain on first square. Make sure your working yarn stays behind the squares throughout. Then insert the hook into the back loop of second chain of the other square. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. I like this. This is how we start joining our ****** squares. Insert the hook into the back loop of first square, insert it in the back loop of the second square. Wrap the yarn and pull through all three loops. You can gently pull on the tail end of your yarn to tighten that first stitch. Again, insert the hook in the back loop of first square. Insert it in the back loop of the second square. Grab the yarn and pull through all three loops. Let's do it again. Back loop of the first square, then back loop of the second square, yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. This is exactly what we will be doing. Just keep repeating this process until you reach the end. Once you are done, your joint seam will look neat and flat, perfect for blankets, bags, or garments. Now let's move on to the second method. Take the yarn and begin again with a slip note on your hook. Place the granny squares on top of each other with the backsides facing outward. Insert the hook into the first loop of the corner stitch of first cranny square. Then insert the hook into the back loop of the second granny square at corner. Like this. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook. Insert the hook into the front loop of first granny square. Then insert it into the back loop of the second granny square. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. Again, into the front loop. Then in the back loop of the second square. Grab the yarn and pull it through all the loops on the hook. Now continue this pattern, insert into the front loop of the first square, then insert into the back loop of the second square, yarn over and pull through all three loops. Repeat this for each stitch along the edge. So here I have joined the Granny squares. And here's how these look like. These methods creates a slightly raised seam on the front, which adds a decorative touch to your project, and that's it. You have now learned two simple and effective ways to join Granny squares. These techniques are perfect whether you are making a cozy blanket, a stylish bag, or even wearable items. 20. Changing Yarn Color at the End of Row: This lesson, we are going to learn how to change yarn color at the beginning or end of a row. So let's get started. For this demonstration, I will be using the single crochet stitch, but the same method applies to any other stitch. Here I have already crochet a row of single crochet. I'm currently working on the second row, so let's finish this row. But in the last stitch, I will not complete a single crochet. So here is the last stitch of the row insert the hook, but make sure to insert the hook under both loops. Yarn over and pull through. We have now two loops on the hook. At this point, stop. We won't finish this stitch with the current yarn. Now we are going to change color. Take the new yarn. I'm going to use this maroon colored yarn for the next row. Go ahead and fold this new yarn like this. Pinch the folded part between your thumb and index finger. Place this folded yarn on the hook and pull it through both loops on the hook. We have now finished the last ditch of diro using the new yarn color. Gently pull the yarn tails to tighten this stitch. So after pulling the new yarn through, just take your casar and cut this previous yarn, leaving a few centimeter tail. Chain one with the new color to start the next draw. Pull both yarn tails to slightly tighten the chain if needed, and now turn your work. Grab these ends of the yarn and hold them together on the back of your work. We are going to single crochet over both of these strands of yarn. So insert the hook into this very first stage. Right. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Then make a single crochet into the next stitch. Continue making single crochet, crocheting over the yarn tails for several stitches. This helps secure them and saves time on weaving ladder. Once you have crochet over Dan ends for a few stitches, you can snip off any remaining tails with your scissors. Then continue making single crochets to finish the row. So here I have completed this row. Let's make another row with the same color. So in one, and turn. Make a single crochet in each of these ditches. So here is the last stitch, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Now let's change color again. So take the new color yarn. We are going to follow the same method, fold the yarn and pinch it. Place it on the hook and pull it through both loops. Pull the previous yarn to tighten the loops. Now take the casar and cut this previous hunt. Chain one and turn the work around. Pull these ends together. Again, hold the yantils to the back and crochet over them in the new row. Make a single crochet into this very first stitch. Continue to make single crochet in each of these stitches. So here I have completed two rows of single crochet using this yellow colored yarn. Now chain one. And let's cut this yarn. Pull it all the way through to fasten off securely. Now we win these yarn tails as well, and that's how to change yarn colors in crochet. In the next lesson, I will show you how to change color in the middle of the row. 21. Changing Yarn Color in the Middle of a Row: This lesson, we are going to learn how to change yarn color in the middle of a row, also known as a mid row color change. So let's get started. Here I have already completed one row of double crochet, and I'm currently partway through the second row. Let's say we want to change the yarn color right here in the middle. So before we change color, let's finish one more double crochet stitch using the current yarn. Yarn over, insert the hook into the following stitch, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. Now we are ready to change color. Pull up the loop slightly and carefully remove your hook from the working loop. Take your new yarn. Now insert the hook into the top two loops of the stitch. Like this, grab the new yarn, fold it like this, place it on the hook and pull it through the loops. Then continue to work your stitches. So yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. Continue double croching across the row using the new color. Now, what we are going to do, we are going to simply pull this yarn. Gently pull the new yarn to tighten that stitch, and there you have your really neat colour change. Now cut this previous yarn. Complete double crochet in the rest of these stitches. So I have made a row using that color yarn. And now, again, I have reached to the middle of the row. Let's try changing the color again. Pull up the loop and take out the hook. Take the new yarn, fold it like this. Now insert the hook into the top two loops of the stitch. Take the yarn, place it on the hook and pull it through those loops. Continue making double crochet in the following stitches with new yarn. Now we are going to pull this previous yarn, like this. Take the casar and cut it by leaving a few centimeter tail. Now continue to make double crochet in the remaining stitches. So here I have completed a total of five froze using double crochet to finish chain one. And now let's cut this yarn. So take the casar and cut it. Pull this loop all the way through to secure it. Now let's weave in all these yarn ends. I'm using a 1.5 MM crochet hook for weaving. You can also use a yarn needle. So here I have weaved all the yarn ends, and that's how you change yarn color in the middle of a row. I demonstrated this using the double crochet stitch, but the same method works with other stitches, too, including single crochet, half double crochet, and treble crochet. 22. Making a Cute Drawstring Pouch: Distritorial, we are going to make this cute crochet pouch. So grab the yarn you would like to use. I will be using a lightweight yarn, but I will work with two strengths together along with a three MM crochet hook. Begin with a slip node. So our slipknot is ready. Now we are going to make 15 chins. That's one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. So I have made 15 chins. This is about how white our pouch is going to be. Now we are going to make a double crochet into the third chain from the hook. That is the first chin, second and the third. So yarn over, insert the hook into this chin yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. Then make a double crochet into the following stitch. Do a double crochet into this next stitch. Continue to double crochet in each of these stages. So here is the last stitch, and let's do a double crochet into this stitch. So yarn over, insert the hook into this chin, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. So we have completed this row, and here we have a total of 13 double crochet. Now what we are going to do, we are going to rotate our work like this, and we are going to work along the bottom of the chains. We are going to make a double crochet into these same stitches that we just went into the opposite side. So let's do this. Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch where we have made our last double crochet. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over again, and pull through two loops. It is the stitch where we have just made the double crochet. Now we are going to make a double crochet into this next stitch. So yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through remaining two loops. That is the third double crochet, so we are going to make a double crochet into this stitch. Continue to make one double crochet in each of these stitches. Here I have reached to the end and I'm going to make a double crochet into this last stitch. So we have done a total of 13 double crochet on the opposite side of the chains. Now I'm going to join with a slip stitch into this stitch. So inside the hook, yarn over and pull through the chain and loop on the hook. So here is our first round. And if your round is curling up, make sure it is curling down. So push it like this. Now we are going to start our second round. So chain two, that's one and two. Again, we are going to make one double crochet in each of these stitches. So yarn over, insert the hook into the following stitch. Yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops. Continue to make a double crochet in each of these stitches. I don't I don't So here is the last stitch, and let's make a double crochet into this stitch. Yarn over, insert the hook. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Now we are going to join with a slip stitch into this first stitch. So insert the hook. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook. So here we have completed two rounds. You should have 26 stitches in this round, 13 on one side, and 13 on the other. Do not count these two chains as a double crochet. Now let's begin the third round and round three is exact same as round two. Start with two chins. That's one and two. Make a double crochet into this first stitch. Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Then make a double crochet into the following stitch. Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops. Continue to make one double crochet in each of these stitches. Here I have completed third round, and again, we have 26 stitches in this round. Continue repeating this until you reach the desired height. So here I have completed seven rounds, and now we are going to make the round for the draw strings. So chain two that's one and two. Make a double crochet into the following stitch. Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Then make another double crochet into the following stitch. Chain one, we are going to skip this very next stitch and make a double crochet into this second stitch. Yarn over, insert the hook. Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops. Chain one. Skip the following stitch and make a double crochet into this next stitch. Again, chain one. Skip one stage and make a double crochet into this second stache. Repeat this until we have six of these spaces. So here we have six of these spaces. And now we are going to make a double crochet into this next stitch. Yarn over insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops. Chain one. Skip the following stitch and make a double crochet into this next stitch. Again, chain one, skip one stage and make a double crochet into the next stage. Repeat this until the end. So here is the last stitch, chain one, and we are going to join it with a slip stitch into this stitch. So insert the hook. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook. So the round for the draw string has been completed. Now we are going to start our ninth and final round. Chain two, make a double crochet into this first stitch. Then make a double crochet into the following stitch. Now we are going to make a double crochet into this space. Then we are going to make a double crochet into this stitch. I Again, we have chain one space, so make a double crochet into this space. Then a double crochet into this stitch. Continue double crochet in the same way until you reach to the left side. Here we have these two stages. Make one double crochet in each of these stitches. And then we are going to repeat the same a double crochet into this chain, one space. Then a double crochet into this stitch. So here I have reached to the end, and we are going to join it with a slip stitch. So insert the hook into this first stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook. So we have completed our final round. Now we are going to fasten off in one and let's cut this yarn. So take the casar and cut it by leaving a few centimeter tail. Pull this loop all the way through. Now, let's weave in this yarn tail. So I'm going to use this 1.5 MM crochet hook for this. Let's weave this. So I have weaved the tail end and our main body of the pouch is ready. Let's measure its size. So the width is seven centimeter. And the height is about 8.5 centimeter. Now we are going to make draw strings for our pouch. Each string should be about twice the width of the pouch plus a little extra. So take the urn, start with a slipknot. A and now we are going to make 40 chins. Here I have completed 40 chins, and now we are going to cut this yarn. So take the casar and cut this. Pull this loop all the way through. Let's mere its length. I here you can see it is approximately 19 centimeter long. Repeat the same for second string. So now we have two draw strings. We are going to put them into our pouch. It is the right side of the pouch. Take your hook, insert it into this space. And behind this double crochet, over the next stitch, then under over the folwing statge and finally, under this stitch. Grab one draw string. Place it on the hook and pull it through these spaces. Now turn the pouch upside down and repeat the same process on the other side. Inside the hook behind the first stage, over the next, under the following one, over the next, and finally, under the last one. Here are two double crochet stitches. Place the drawstring on the hook and pull it through. Now we are going to put our second string, but from the opposite side. Inside the hook under these same stitches, grab the string and pull it through. Now insert the hook under these stitches. Grab the string and pull it through. So we have put draw strings into the pouch. Let's trim these ends. So now our pouch is ready. 23. Making a Bookmark: This tutorial, we are going to make this beautiful and simple crochet herd bookmark. For this project, I will be using medium weight yarn and a three MM crochet hook. Begin by making a magic ring. If you are not familiar with how to make a magic ring, you can revisit the tutorial on it. Now chain four. That's 12, three, and four. Now make a treble crochet into the ring. So yarn over twice, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over once more and pull through the remaining two loops. Repeat this process two more times to make two more trouble crochet into the ring. So that is the second trouble crochet. And that is the third one. Now we are going to make three double crochet into the ring. So yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops. Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. So that is the first double crochet, M two more double crochet into the ring. So that is the second double crochet. And that is the third one. Next, make three trouble crochet into the ring. So that is the first trouble crochet. That is the second one and make one more trouble crochet. Then we are going to make three double crochet into the ring. And So that is the first one. The second and the third double crochet. Lastly, we are going to make three treble crochet into the ring. So that is the first treble crochet. That is the second one. And that is the third trouble crochet. Now chain four. That's one, two, three, and four. And join with a slip stitch into the ring. Insert the hook, yarn over and pull through the ring and the loop on the hook. Then chain one Now pull this yarn tail to close and tighten the magic ring. Your heart shape is now complete. Now we are going to cut this yarn, so take the casar and cut it by leaving a few centimeter tail. Pull this loop all the way through to secure it. Now that we have the herd part, we are going to make the tail that will become the bookmark. At the bottom of your t, you will see there are three trouble crochet. So we are going to work into this middle trouble crochet. So take your hook, insert it into that stitch. Take the yarn fold it like this and pull the folded end through that stitch to form a loop. Now we have these two strands of yarn. So yarn over and pull these both through the loop. Now pull out this tail end. And let's continue to make chains with this working yarn only. You are just going to chain however long you want the bookmark to be. Here I'm going to make 35 chins. So here I have completed 35 chains. Now I'm going to cut this yarn. So take the casar and cut this. Pull this loop all the way through. Now it's time to weave in all these yarn tails. I'm using a 1.5 MM crochet hook for this. So let's weave this. Now got any remaining yates. And let's weave this tail as well. So I have weaved all the yarn tails, and our crochet hurt bookmark is ready.