How I Learned to Crochet - and What I Wish I'd Known as a Beginner

I didn’t learn to crochet overnight. Like most people, I started with a hook, some yarn and absolutely no idea what I was doing.

At first, even holding the yarn and hook comfortably felt awkward. I had to learn how to control my tension, recognise stitches and understand all the strange crochet terminology. There were plenty of wonky stitches and things that didn’t turn out quite as planned along the way.

But that’s one of the things I love about crochet: you really do learn by doing.

You Don’t Need to Learn Everything at Once

If you’re new to crochet, my biggest piece of advice is to start small.

You don’t need to understand every stitch or abbreviation before you make something. Learn the basics, practise them, and add new techniques as you need them.

I found that actually making things was far more enjoyable than endlessly practising rows of stitches. Having something to work towards gave me a reason to keep going when I got stuck.

And mistakes? They’re part of learning. Even experienced crocheters have to undo their work occasionally!

Ready to Start Crocheting?

If you’re just starting out and all the stitches, hooks and crochet terminology feel a little overwhelming, I’ve put together a free Beginner’s Guide to Crochet to help.

It covers the basics I wish I’d understood when I first picked up a crochet hook, so you can spend less time wondering what everything means and more time actually enjoying making something.

Download my FREE Beginner’s Guide to Crochet here

Once you’ve got the basics, have a look through my crochet patterns and choose something you’d love to make. Starting with a project you’re genuinely excited about makes learning so much more enjoyable.