I’ll start here with a short introduction to what you need to crochet and how to make the very first stitch you learn when you start crocheting: a chain stitch! I’ll also teach you how to make a slip knot that you put on your crochet hook before you make your first stitch.

The extended video for right-handers

Use the chapters in the video to jump to the section you want to review.

Subjects:

  • crochet hooks and read yarn wraps
  • make a slip knot
  • position yarn on/in your hand
  • crochet chain stitches
  • tips
  • count and look at stitches
  • pattern drawing and turning chain stitches

The short for right-handers

The extended video for left-handers

Use the chapters in the video to jump to the section you want to review. See the list of topics in the right-handed video description above on this page.

The short for left-handers