Crochet Guides & Tutorials
Explore comprehensive guides, tutorials, and best practices for crochet patterns. Learn techniques, stitch guides, and tips for your crochet projects.
Explore comprehensive guides, tutorials, and best practices for crochet patterns. Learn techniques, stitch guides, and tips for your crochet projects.

Learn the exact math to swap HDC and DC—row height, stitch multiples, counts, and yardage—so blankets, tops, and magic ring rounds keep fit and drape. Works for free crochet patterns and your own designs.

Drown out baseball stats and hair installs. Learn power search operators and keyword swaps to surface free crochet patterns, stitch tutorials, and hook info fast.

Demystify magic circle crochet vs magic ring crochet, learn when to use each, and master three durable starts (adjustable ring, locking ring, chain‑start join) that won’t loosen—perfect for flowers, hats, and motifs.

Master the locked magic ring for a no-slip center in amigurumi, hats, and bags. Step-by-steps for L/R-handed, clean joins, stitch counts, double ring, and slippery yarn fixes.

End popping centers. Compare magic ring vs chain-2, get SC/HDC/DC start counts, and learn permanent lock methods (double ring, tail trap, needle lock) that survive tugging, washing, and time.

Replace ch-3 in double crochet with stacked sc, chainless dc, and standing dc for gap-free, straight edges on blankets, tops, and dresses. Step-by-step photos, height math, and edge tests to pick the best method.

Skip the chain. Learn Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC) for stretchy, even edges that match HDC gauge. Step-by-step tutorial, stitch math, joining in the round, troubleshooting, and when FHDC beats FDC or chains.

Master linked double crochet (LDC) for gapless, cozy blankets and garments. Step-by-step tutorial, turning-chain math, gauge, flat edges, and drape vs dc/hdc.