How to Crochet: Video Series

When adding a crochet border to a knit blanket, use a crochet hook and always work from the right side with the smooth side facing inwards. Use a single crochet or a crab stitch to add a border to a knit blanket with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crochet borders.

Circular crochet hooks are interchangeable with Afghan crochet hooks, but they are different form traditional crochet hooks. Learn about leaving all of the stitches on the hook when using a circular crochet hook with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crochet hooks.

In order to crochet works onto a blanket, take a piece of graph paper and graph out words before putting it onto the crocheted piece. Find out how to crochet stitches vertically and horizontally when crocheting words onto a blanket with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crocheting words.

Crochet embroidery is just like any other embroidery, and it is done by using embroidery floss alongside a piece of crochet. Discover crochet embroidery techniques that are the same as those used on a needlepoint canvas with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crochet embroidery techniques.

When crocheting animals, most animals begin with a body that is a tube or a circle and a head that is a tube or a circle, and these two pieces are then crocheted together. Find out how to stuff a crocheted animal before adding arms and legs with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crocheting animals.

In order to crochet a rosebud flower, start by making 17 chains and do a double crochet in the fifth chain from the hook. Learn about the crochet patterns used for making a rosebud, and find out how to finish with a single crochet stitch with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crocheting flowers.

When starting to crochet a square, make a circle with five chains, work two double crochets into the circle and work three double crochets for each side of the square. Discover the types of stitches used to crochet a square with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crocheting a square.

Different types of crochet yarn include thick yarn, fluffy yarn, ribbons, floss, wire and anything else that can be used to crochet. Take practicality into account when selecting crochet yarn for a piece of clothing or blanket with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crochet yarn.

When crocheting easy pot holders, use two strands of yarn in order to make the pot holders useful, meaning that they will prevent the hands from being burned. Discover how to make a chain of 10 to 12 stitches to create the handle at the top of a pot holder with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crocheting pot holders.

In order to join yarn to an existing piece of crochet, tie a little half-knot before starting to crochet. Prevent the yarn and tail from slipping out when joining yarn in crochet with help from a crochet instructor in this free video on crocheting.