First steps
Your first crochet kit
You do not need a mountain of supplies. Start small, pick a colour you love and get making.
Your crochet companion
Start with a loop. See where it takes you.
Friendly tutorials, stitch guides and useful little answers. Find your first steps or try something new — at your own pace.
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Start small. Make something.
Your first little learning path
No rush, no huge supply list. Follow these four steps at your own pace.
The learning library
What would you like to learn?
Pick a topic, find your level, or search for a stitch. The library includes both new lessons and Micky's earlier beginner guides.
First steps
Slip knot & chain stitch
One little loop becomes a whole line of stitches. This is where it starts.
Reference shelf
UK & US crochet: the translation card
Same stitches, different names. Check this before starting any pattern.
Stitch library
Double crochet — UK dc / US sc
The small, sturdy stitch behind lots of colour charts, toys and useful everyday makes.
Stitch library
Half treble — UK htr / US hdc
A lovely middle-sized stitch: a little taller than double crochet, with a soft texture.
Stitch library
Treble crochet — UK tr / US dc
A tall, versatile stitch for granny squares, stripes and fabric that grows quickly.
Stitch library
Slip stitch: small but mighty
Join a round, travel along an edge or make a neat little connection.
First steps
Count stitches & keep straight edges
If your square is turning into a triangle, this is your rescue page.
Patterns & planning
How to read a crochet pattern
Turn the brackets, stars and abbreviations into a clear little to-do list.
Patterns & planning
Gauge: make it the size you meant
A small practice square can save a big project from becoming unexpectedly tiny.
Stitch library
Increase & decrease without the mystery
Add stitches, remove stitches and see your fabric change shape.
Techniques
The magic ring, slowly
An adjustable centre for working in the round — and an alternative if it feels fiddly.
Patterns & planning
Rows, joined rounds & spirals
Three ways to travel through your crochet. Know which route your pattern uses.
Techniques
Your first three-round granny square
The classic little square, with a clear count for every round. Pick one colour or three.
First steps
A little square coaster
An original, simple first make. One stitch, a tiny plan and something useful at the end.
Reference shelf
Yarn weights & the label detective
DK, aran, chunky: yarn weight is about thickness, not how heavy the ball feels.
Techniques
Change colour with confidence
A tiny change to the last loop makes your next colour land in the right place.
Techniques
Tapestry or intarsia?
Two ways to make pictures with yarn. The best choice depends on the picture.
Techniques
Mosaic crochet: meet the two methods
Those impressive geometric patterns have a system. First, check which system you are using.
Techniques
Corner-to-corner crochet — C2C
Build a picture with little diagonal tiles instead of straight rows of stitches.
Techniques
Tunisian crochet: a different rhythm
Collect loops on the way out, work them off on the way back. That is one row.
Stitch library
Puffs, bobbles, popcorns & shells
A pocket guide to the stitches that make crochet pop.
Techniques
Amigurumi starts with simple shapes
Balls, tubes and gentle shaping are the building blocks of little crochet characters.
Finishing & fixes
Join squares without the stress
Lay them out first, line up the corners and keep the seam relaxed.
Finishing & fixes
Weave in ends so they stay put
Finishing is part of making. A few careful minutes now save loose tails later.
Finishing & fixes
Blocking: a gentle finishing step
Help your fabric settle into shape. It is not a way to force the wrong size to fit.
Finishing & fixes
Look after your crochet
Keep the yarn label and give your handmade things the care their fibres need.
Finishing & fixes
The crochet rescue desk
Wobbly edges, split yarn, lost counts: take a breath. Most mistakes have a small fix.
Reference shelf
A short, surprising history of crochet
A little hook has a big story — with a few mysteries still attached.
Reference shelf
The crochet A–Z
A quick reference shelf for the words that make patterns sound like a secret code.
Patterns & planning
From image to crochet: read your chart
Turn the Pattern Maker's colours and letters into a plan you can actually follow.
Patterns & planning
Plan your first crochet garment
Before the first sleeve: measurements, fabric, ease and a small reality check.
First steps
Crochet left-handed, your way
You do not have to swap hands to join in. Learn the motions in the direction that suits you.
First steps
5 Things Every Beginner Crocheter Should Know
Just picked up a hook? These five friendly tips will save you tears, tangles and lots of frustration.
Reference shelf
Hooks & Needles: A Complete Guide for New Crocheters
Aluminium, bamboo, ergonomic, in-line, tapered — let's demystify the magical stick that makes crochet possible.
Reference shelf
Yarn 101: Which Wool Should I Pick? 🧶
Acrylic, cotton, merino, chenille — the yarn aisle is a rainbow jungle. Here's a kid-friendly guide.
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Keep these within reach
Your quick-reference shelf
A few useful answers for the middle of a project.
Looking for the latest crochet stories?
News, creative discoveries and crochet-alongs live in the Blog.