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Important Note: this list uses US crochet terms, however, many of the videos will use UK and US terms. If you are getting confused, please click here to refer to the abbreviation and term differences guide.
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This video will give you three techniques for how to make a slip knot so you can find the method that makes the most sense to you. This is the first step to making any crochet project.For the left handed version click here.
This video will show you how to do the chain stitch, which can be used on its own but is most commonly used as the foundation for various crochet projects.
This video will demonstrate how to do a slip stitch and compare it to a single crochet. This technique is useful for joining rounds or creating a trim on a finished project.
This video will show you how to do the single crochet stitch. This is one of the most common stitches and is the primary building block of most patterns.
This video shows you how to do the half double crochet stitch. This stitch is bigger than a single crochet stitch and creates a nice tight fabric.
This video shows you how to do the double crochet stitch. This is a medium sized stitch and is quite common.
This video shows you how to make the triple or treble crochet stitch. This is a large stitch and leaves holes in the fabric.
This video gives a good step by step tutorial for creating a single crochet sample square. This covers making a slip knot, the foundation chain, single crochet, working in rows and tying off your yarn. If you're looking to try your first piece of crocheting this is a good place to start and if you need more help on any specific step check one of the other videos on this list.For the left handed version click here.
This video shows you how to increase from 1 to 2 or 1 to 3 and decrease from 2 to 1 or 3 to 1. This is the technique that will help you create shaping in your projects.
This video will show you how to change colors at the beginning or in the middle of a row.
This video shows you how to start a project when crocheting in the round and how to use stitch markers to keep you on track.
This video will show you some techniques for blocking and setting acrylic pieces. Blocking is useful when you've created a wearable piece or a blanket and want a specific fit or final look. Setting can be useful for small decorative items and help them hold their shape. Neither of these methods are necessary for your finished project and in general, acrylic yarn will not hold its shape as well as natural fibers if you plan on washing the piece.
This video explains why and how to block a garment. Although this technique is shown on a knitted piece, a garment crocheted from a natural fiber yarn should be blocked before wearing and washing as well. This is not necessary for smaller pieces but overall we recommend blocking your work to give a clean finished look.
Looking for a technique not listed here? Check our other lists or send us an email with suggestions and questions at motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com.
