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Learn How to Crochet – everything you need to get started!

March 27, 2020 · Delia 9 Comments

Have you been wanting to learn how to crochet but don’t know where to start?

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

I have eight easy videos and resources that can help!

Last year, I started creating a video tutorial series called: Crochet Basics.

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

It breaks down the crochet process in clear, thorough terms. The first video shows you different ways to hold your hook, how to tie a slip knot, and how to work the most foundational skill: how to chain….the VERY basics.

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

Then we make something cute and useful with the new skills you learn so you don’t feel like you are just making something for nothing. Each and every lesson follows that same formula of learning a basic crochet skill and then making something useful and FUN!… because I want you to stay motivated to keep creating and keep crocheting!

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

To get the most out of the videos, reading the written companion posts is highly recommended. They include more clarifying details and information that may answer any questions you may have. Please also feel free to email me or dm me on instagram. My email is [email protected] and @delicreates on instagram. I want to cheer you on and help you to succeed!

Let’s get started, shall we?

What you need:

Go to THIS POST for a full list of what you need to get started.

Lesson One: How to Chain Stitch (and hold a hook)

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

If you read any of the written posts, this is the one to read. It will break down hook size, types of yarn, and how to read a pattern. We will also make a yarn “ribbon” you can use to make a plant cozy, wrap a present and more!

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

Lesson Two: How to Single Crochet

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You will learn how to single crochet in rows and then make a cute little bow. You can use ANY size hook and ANY size yarn for this project.

Lesson Three: How to Double Crochet

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Yep…we are going to jump right into making a scarf. You can do this! It’s like a really big un-cinched bow but worked in double crochet stitches.

Lesson Four: How to Half Double Crochet

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Sounds like we’re taking a half step backwards and we kind of are. Once you know how to double crochet, you can make one tiny tweak and half double crochet too. And yes….we are going to make a hat! If you can crochet a scarf, you can totally make this hat.

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

Lesson Five: Learn How To Crochet in the Round

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In this lesson, which is actually THREE lessons, we are going to level things up. If you feel confident in double crocheting though, this next step will be more exciting than hard. Crocheting in the round opens you up to the basic skills you will need for more difficult stitches and projects.

I’ll show you three ways to work in the round:

How to increase and make a beanie.

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

How to increase AND decrease to make a beret.

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

How to increase, skip stitches to make a handle, and make a basket.

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

Once you get through lesson five, you have learned the basics of what you need to start almost any new crochet project or new stitch.

Learn how to crochet // magic knot tutorial // www.deliacreates.com
How to join two skeins of yarn without it coming undone and without any tails!

I also have a very useful alternative way to join skeins of yarn here. It’s called the magic knot!

If you need more videos to keep you practicing:

Bubble Puff Garland: EASY

Bubble Puff Crochet Garland - Video Tutorial // www.deliacreates.com

This bubble puff garland is a great beginner project that uses up any yarn scraps you may have from other projects. It works with any size yarn and any size hook and can be done even if you have only gotten through lesson three.

This cardigan is beginner friendly. If you can crochet a rectangle, you can make this cardigan!

Learn to crochet // How to make a basic cardigan! // www.deliacreates.com

Triangle Shawl: ADVANCED BEGINNER

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My Triangle Shawl Scarf pattern is the perfect next step. It uses only the stitches covered in my crochet basics series but then adds simple tweaks to them so that you can create a mesh texture and raised texture. I walk you through each tweak and stitch in the video, just in case you need a refresher.

CABLED BEANIE: Intermediate+

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

If you REALLY want to level up, check out this crochet cable video. Crocheting cables is probably my favorite crochet skill because it’s so satisfying and the repeating stitch patterns eliminate the need for counting.

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

For even more free crochet patterns and project ideas check out my crochet gallery: CLICK HERE.

Learn how to crochet! - Easy video tutorials and everything you need to know to get started // www.deliacreates.com

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  1. Kristine says

    March 29, 2020 at 1:54 PM

    This is so awesome! I’m looking forward to learning, yanks for sharing!

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  2. Rejane says

    December 8, 2022 at 5:14 PM

    Loved your work!Congrats!

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    • Delia says

      December 9, 2022 at 1:34 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Gloria says

    August 29, 2024 at 1:34 PM

    I love your work, it is so easy to follow your instructions. Do you have patterns that is down loadable

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    • Delia says

      October 8, 2024 at 6:49 PM

      Thank you Gloria. I have some ad free, downloadable versions of my patterns for sale in my shop. I have plans to add more in the next year.

      Reply
  4. Gloria says

    August 29, 2024 at 1:36 PM

    I really enjoy your tutorials they are easy to follow. I just started to crochet and I thought I would never get it until I xame across your video

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    • Delia says

      October 8, 2024 at 6:47 PM

      That makes me so happy to hear. Thank you for leaving such a kind comment. It’s an honor. <3

      Reply
  5. Pacman says

    April 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM

    This crochet guide sounds great! I love how it starts from the very basics. I once tried to crochet without proper guidance and ended up with a tangled mess. Can’t wait to check out the videos. Do you think it’s easier to learn with a specific type of yarn for beginners?

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    • Delia says

      April 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM

      Great question. I think it’s best to start with an acrylic or wool yarn. Cotton tends to split easier. Other than that, I would just follow the recommended materials guidelines. If you have any more questions, let me know. I’m faster to reach by email: [email protected]

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