How to Crochet

Series Summary

Crochet, similar to knitting, consists of pulling loops of yarn through other loops of yarn in order to create fabric. The difference between crocheting and knitting however, is that in crochet only one loop is active at a time, and a crochet hook is used instead of knitting needles. Crocheting became popular in Europe in the early 1800's and has gone through several periods of popularity in the recent past, with a revival of handcrafts and do it yourself projects. There are a variety of crochet stitches and when combined with brightly colored or white yarn, a crochet fan can create a wide range of beautiful fabrics to decorate their home or give away as a unique gift.

In this free video series, our expert will demonstrate how to crochet basic crochet stitches and patterns. This is a great video for beginners who want to learn how to crochet or get ideas for crochet projects. You will learn how to make a crochet chain stitch, a single crochet, a double crochet, and a double treble crochet. Our expert will also offer advice on different yarn to use for crochet, and crochet hooks to use for different projects. If you are interested in learning how to crochet, but don't know where to start, let our expert teach you all the basics of crochet.

Video Transcript

"Hi! I'm Beth Essington for Expert Village. I've been crocheting for 35 years and make lots of different items from baby items to blankets, scarves. I also give lessons in it. This is the variety of crochet hooks that we use. They are made from anything from rubber to stainless steel to sterling silver and just about everything in between. You can even crochet with your finger if you want. In a few minutes, I will be showing you different stitches and how you can make some items yourself. "