Beginner’s guide to crochet
Have you often thought about wanting to learn how to crochet, but you don’t really know where to start? Then this guide is perfect for you. Here, you will learn the basics about crochet and reading patterns, and from then on it's all about practice.
Stitches
When you crochet, you can work with different types of stitches, and as a beginner, it can be a little confusing. There are 5 basic crochet stitches that are worth knowing as a beginner. We have a guide on the abbreviations of the different stitches here that are often used in crochet patterns.
Chain Stitch
Chain stitches are used when starting a project and for turning your work to crochet in the other direction. They can also be used in a crochet pattern to create a special pattern design. You can also start your work with a magic ring, which we also have a tutorial for.
Slip Stitch
Slip stitches are often used when finishing a project, but they are also used for pattern designs along with other stitches.
Double Crochet
A double crochet stitch is often used when crocheting soft toys and amigurumi. It can also be used with other stitches to create a pattern design.
Half Treble
Half treble stitches take up more space in height than double crochet stitches and are often used to create a pattern design.
Treble
A treble stitch takes up even more space than a half-treble stitch and is also used to create a pattern design.
Crochet Patterns
Crochet patterns have a list in the beginning of the tools and materials that you will need, as well as an overview of the of the specific stitches you will have to crochet and how these are abbreviated. If any special techniques are used, they will also be explained in the crochet pattern. Depending on whether you work in the round or crochet back and forth in rows, the pattern will be divided up according to which row or round you have reached. Just start at the top and follow the pattern down chronologically.
After each row or round, it will often state in parentheses how many stitches you should have in total, so feel free to count to make sure that you have the right number of stitches.
Here are some crochet patterns to get you started:
Crochet Pads by Rito Krea - Crochet pattern for Round 7cm pads...
Cat Bookmark by Rito Krea - Bookmark Crochet Pattern 43cm
Placemat with Shell Stitch Edge by Rito Krea - Placemat...
Reflective Keychains by Rito Krea - Teddy Crochet pattern 6cm...
Guest Towel by Rito Krea - Knitting Pattern for Towel 34 x 42 cm
Ida's Velour Scrunchie by Rito Krea - Scrunchie Crochet...
Recyclable Water Balloons by Rito Krea - Water Balloon Crochet...
If you want to get started on a slightly bigger project that may take some time, you can try making this lovely cardigan
With our crochet patterns, you can easily buy the materials you need for the pattern. But sometimes it's also nice to use something you already have lying around, or if you have a special colour that you love. Here are some materials that are good to have that can be used for different patterns.
Various tools that are great to have on hand
Infinity Hearts Plastic Yarn Needles 7cm Assorted colours - 2 pcs
£2.85 £2.39 
For crocheting cloths, towels, and amigurumi, which are often good beginners projects, you will usually be working with cotton yarn
Infinity Hearts Rose 8/4 Colour Pack 07 Bright Colours - 10 pcs
Infinity Hearts Rose 8/4 Colour Pack 10 Spring - 10 pcs
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