Learning to Crochet
Overwhelmed with Info?
Knowing where to start and wanting to know everything can feel overwhelming!
In the words of Maria Von Trapp – start at the very beginning!
Cosy Rosie offers lots of support as you begin the exciting journey to learn how to crochet from 1-2-1 tutorials, YouTube videos and crochet patterns designed with beginners in mind.
The Right Tools for the Job?
Hook, Yarn & Needle
You may already have a yarn stash to die for or a hook someone has kindly gifted! To begin crocheting, there aren’t many tools you need – a crochet hook, some yarn, a pair of scissors (embroidery are best) and a darning needle. That’s it! Just use what you have or you can click here to see all the products I recommend for beginners.
Getting Started
Practice, Practice, Practice
Tools at the ready? Lets go…..
Scroll down this page to find the absolute basics you’ll need to know to get hooking and get practising.
Remember, you wont be perfect on your 1st attempt, or your 2nd. But you’ll get better each time!
Together is better!
Showing you where to start, offering support and personalised guidance.
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YouTube Tutorials
Click here to see my crochet channel covering the basic stitches and skills.
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Check out the blog
A great resource full of stitches to learn and patterns to test your skills out
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Crochet Workshops
In-person and virtual workshops are available to book via Eventbrite here delivering the basics through to specific patterns
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Group Support
Join our Facebook Community where you’ll find like minded beginners, just like you
Increasing Crochet in the Round
The way that you increase your crochet stitches in the round, will impact on the ability to crochet a flat…
Dc2Tog US Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Learn how to crochet Dc2Tog US (UK Tr2Tog) with this easy to follow crochet stitch tutorial. Decreasing your US Double…
Half Double Crochet Decrease (HD2Tog HTr2Tog UK)
Half Double crochet 2 together is another important basic crochet technique to master . The abbreviation used is HDc2Tog (UK…
Dc2Tog SC2Tog crochet stitch
Learning to how to Sc2Tog (UK Dc2Tog) is an important basic crochet technique to master early on in your learning…
How to Half Treble Crochet UK HTr (US – Half Double Crochet HDc)
The Half Treble Crochet stitch, which is known as Half Double crochet in the US, is called such because it’s…
How to Treble Crochet UK (US – Double Crochet)
The Treble Crochet stitch, which is known as Double crochet in the US, is another of the basic stitches that…
How to Double Crochet UK
When you’re looking into how to crochet, Double crochet (US – Single crochet) is the most important stitch to learn…
Ready for your first project? I have just the thing!
The Basic Granny Square – An extremely popular staple of the crochet world with so many different ways to use them!
From blankets, cushion covers, bags and even slippers, they can all be crafted from this basic granny square. Making a granny square will add another crochet stitch to your expanding knowledge in all things crochet along with give you an opportunity to get bold with colours and placement! The video below takes you through all the steps to make the basic granny square. Then you can chose to add a border – these 5 easy granny square borders will help you chose which one will take your basic square to they next level!
Granny Stitch Crochet Patterns
Crochet Mood Granny Square Blanket In The Mood
Track your moods and use them to create a crochet mood granny square blanket and crochet a project unique to…
Puff Stitch Granny Square Pattern – Happy In The Mood Square
Crochet this puff stitch granny square pattern to create a textured crochet granny square which will showcase your happy weeks…
Post Stitch Granny Square Pattern – Angry In The Mood Square
This highly textured granny square is made using front post and back post stitches. Crochet this post stitch granny square…
Paired Half Double Granny Square Pattern – Sad In The Mood Square
Crochet this unique granny square which features the paired half double stitch to create an interesting granny square. This granny…
Cluster Stitch Granny Square Pattern – In The Mood Square
Learn how to crochet a double crochet cluster stitch as you make this unique granny square. The 2dc-cl stitch is…
Popcorn Stitch Granny Square Pattern – In The Mood Square
Create a textured blanket square with this popcorn stitch granny square pattern that is featuring in the In The Mood…
Extended hdc Granny Square Pattern – Fearful In The Mood Square
Create a square within a square with this vibrant granny square pattern that uses an extended crochet stitch which is…
Bobble Stitch Granny Square Pattern – Joyous In The Mood Square
Create a square within a square with this vibrant granny square pattern that uses an extended crochet stitch which is…
Free Crochet Blanket Square Pattern
This free crochet blanket square pattern combines puff stitches with the granny stitch and mesh stitch, to create a textured…
Free Crochet Belt Bag Pattern
+Add Section This crochet belt bag pattern is a great project to stitch up to keep your hands free while…
Easy Backless Crochet Top
Make your own quick and easy backless crochet top with this free pattern that uses the popular linen stitch to…
Bella Crochet Shorts Pattern Free
Learn how to crochet shorts with this free pattern that is size from XS through to 5XL. These crochet shorts…