Avoid Common Crochet Mistakes

Here are some of the most common crochet mistakes to avoid. I go over

these in detail in my guide, Secrets of a Crochet Master Revealed.

Tension:

One of the most common mistakes beginners make is obtaining an even

tension on their work.  This stems from the fact that the beginner is doing

something new and different.  That is stressful!  And when we are stressed,

Treble Crochet

In english books, you can read it like this...   tr or trc .
In an international book that uses symbols, read it like this or you may see it to be this way .... 


A treble crochet or tr is the next basic stitch after the double crochet. It is used when a long stitch is needed within a crochet design.


Step 1: Place the yarn twice over the hook and then insert the hook through the two upper strands of the stitch to be worked, draw the yarn through the stitch.

Double Crochet

In english books, you can read it like this...   dc.
In an international book that uses symbols, read it like this or you may see it to be this way .... 


A double crochet or dc is about twice the height of a single crochet stitch. This is a popular stitch producing looser fabric than single crochet.


Step 1: Place the yarn over the hook and then insert hook through the upper two strands of the stitch to be worked.

Half Double Crochet

In english books, you can read it like this...  hdc .
In an international book that uses symbols, read it like this or you may see it to be this way .... 


A half double crochet or hdc is slightly taller than a single crochet. This stitch is the first of the basic stitches that requires a yarn over before you insert the hook.


Step 1: Place the yarn over the hook and then insert the hook through the two upper strands of the stitch to  be worked.

Single Crochet Stitch

In english books, you can read it like this...   sc .

In an international book that uses symbols, read it like this or you may see it to be this way ....  or 



A single crochet stitch is one of the easiest stitches to master.


Step 1: Insert the hook through the two upper strands of the stitch to be worked (making three loops on the hook).

Basic Stitches : Slip Stitch

Slip Stitch 

In english books, you can read it like this...   sl st .

In an international book that uses symbols, read it like this or you may see it to be this way ....

  

A slip stitch or sl st is the smallest crochet stitch you can make. 

How to Make a Foundation Chain

Foundation chain is used to begin crochet patterns. Make a slip knot, a loop onto the hook.

Use the crochet hook to twist the yarn so

How to Make a Slip Knot

Making a slip knot is the only way your foundation chain will become durable.  There are multiple ways to create slip knots; this is one possible approach.                                               

Grasp the yarn in your left hand, between your

MOTIVATIONAL TOOLS

Crochet Motivational Tools

How to motivate yourself into crocheting.

There are several ways I get motivated aside from the usual reasons, the fact I enjoy it and it helps to pass the day.

My daughter will always be a good motivator. She