Step-by-step crochet guides
Yarny is a crochet and knitting app for iPhone and Android that breaks patterns into simple steps, with free guides to the techniques every crocheter needs.
Step-by-step crochet guides
How to Crochet for Beginners: From Slip Knot to Your First Finished PieceHow to crochet for beginners: the hook, yarn and stitches you need, plus a step-by-step first project from slip knot to fastening off and weaving in ends.Magic Ring Crochet: How to Make a Magic Circle That Closes TightLearn the magic ring (magic circle) in crochet: wrap, chain 1, work 6 single crochet, pull the tail closed. Includes stitch counts, fixes and the chain-ring option.Classic Granny Square Pattern for Beginners (Round by Round)Free classic granny square pattern for beginners: rounds 1 to 4 in US terms with stitch counts, corner rules, color changes and how to join your squares.Amigurumi for Beginners: Everything You Need for Your First Crochet ToyAmigurumi for beginners: which hook and yarn to use, how spiral rounds, increases and invisible decreases work, stuffing, safety eyes and a simple ball pattern.Basic Crochet Stitches: The 6 Stitches Every Crocheter UsesThe 6 basic crochet stitches explained: chain, slip stitch, single, half double, double and treble crochet, with turning chains, heights and UK names.Crochet Abbreviations Chart: US and UK Terms Side by SideCrochet abbreviations chart with US and UK terms side by side: sc, hdc, dc, tr, inc, dec, BLO, FPdc and more, plus how to spot which terms a pattern uses.Crochet Hook Size Chart: Millimeters, US Letters and Old UK NumbersCrochet hook size chart converting millimeters to US letter sizes and old UK numbers, with the right hook for each yarn weight and tips for choosing a hook.Yarn Weight Guide: From Lace to Jumbo, With Matching Hook SizesYarn weight chart from lace (#0) to jumbo (#7): US and UK names, matching crochet hook sizes, typical uses and how to substitute one yarn for another.How to Read Crochet Patterns and Crochet Charts (With Symbols Table)How to read crochet patterns and charts: written pattern structure, repeats, stitch counts, and a crochet symbols table showing how to read rows and rounds.Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Crochet Blanket for BeginnersCorner-to-corner (C2C) crochet blanket for beginners: how to make the tiles, increase and decrease rows, square vs rectangle shaping, sizes and color graphs.Crochet Gauge Swatch: How to Make, Measure and Adjust ItHow to make a crochet gauge swatch, measure stitches and rows in 4 in (10 cm), fix gauge with hook changes and recalculate stitch counts for your own gauge.Crochet vs Knitting: The Real Differences and Which to Learn FirstCrochet vs knitting compared: tools, stitches, fabric, speed, yarn use and difficulty, plus which craft to learn first depending on what you want to make.