Crochet is a fiber art done with one hook and one strand of yarn. It is easy, very fun, and full of possibilities. This is a beginner class that will teach you the very basics of crochet so you can knit beginner and many intermediate patterns.
Course content:
Introduction to Crochet
- About Crochet
- History of Crochet
Supplies for Crochet
- Yarns For Crochet
- Crochet Hooks
- Other Supplies
Starting Your Adventure
- How to Take This Class
Basic Crochet Swatch
- Introduction
- Cast On (Chain)
- Single Crochet Into Chain
- Turn and Work Next Row
- Examine Your Work
- Half-Double Crochet
- Double Crochet
- Triple Crochet
- Slip Stitch
Tips and Tricks
- Switching Colors
- Sandwich Tail
- Magic Ring
Practice Projects
- Crochet Flower
- Coffee Cozy
- Granny Square
Main Project - Crocheted Hat
- Crocheted Hat Pattern
- Check Your Gauge
- Crochet Hat
Extras
- Increasing
- Decreasing
- Circles
- Fixing Mistakes
Finishing
- Seaming With Crochet
- Crochet Borders
- Weaving In Ends
- Blocking
Appendix
- Good Job!
- Patterns for Practice
- Recommended Books
- Support
Dictionary
- BLO – Back loop only
- CH – Chain stitch
- DC – Double crochet
- HDC – Half-double crochet
- SC – Single crochet
- SL ST – Slip stitch
- TR – Triple crochet
- British Crochet Terms