Crochet
How do I crochet it? Stitches, rounds and projects, explained step by step.
Guides
How Do You Read a Crochet Chart?
A crochet chart is a picture of the written instructions, with one symbol per stitch. Check the key, find the start, then read rows from the bottom up or rounds from the centre out.
US vs UK Crochet Terms: What Is the Difference?
UK and US crochet use the same stitch names for different stitches. A UK double crochet (dc) is a US single crochet (sc), and every name from there up is one step off.
How to Read a Crochet Pattern: Abbreviations, Repeats and Stitch Counts
Read the pattern notes first, then check whether it uses US or UK terms. Work each line one repeat at a time, and treat the number at the end as a count to check, not a step.
What Is a Magic Ring in Crochet? How It Works and When to Use One
A magic ring is an adjustable loop you work your first round into, then pull shut with the tail so no hole is left in the centre. It starts hats, toys and flat circles.
How to Count Rows in Crochet (Single, Half Double and Double)
To count crochet rows, turn the work so the side edge faces you and count the horizontal ridges from the bottom up. The turning chain is not a row, and rounds are counted with a marker.