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Crochetsics Basics


  • Welcome to Crochetsics Basics!

    Welcome to Crochetsics Basics! This is my tutorial series for people who are absolute beginners at crochet (and fiber arts in general) and want to learn from scratch. This course should teach you everything you need to follow a beginner pattern and hit the ground running, as well as a few other techniques and stitches…

  • Chains – Right Handed

    In this post, we’ll cover how to hold your yarn, as well as how to make the base for a lot of crochet projects: the chain stitch. If you prefer a video tutorial, check that out here and if you’re left handed, check out that tutorial here. First things first, you’ll need to make a…

  • Chains – Left Handed

    In this post, we’ll cover how to hold your yarn, as well as how to make the base for a lot of crochet projects: the chain stitch. If you prefer a video tutorial, check that out here and if you’re right handed, check out that tutorial here. First things first, you’ll need to make a…

Featured Posts


  • Crochet Geometry

    Over the past few months, I’ve been messing around with a technique that allows me to crochet spiky versions of geometric shapes. I’ve found this really fun to work with, and wanted to share the technique so that others can also experiment with it! I’m not claiming to be the first person to make something…

  • Layered Rounds – Left Handed

    In this post, we’ll cover how to layer rounds in a crochet project to add a bit of depth to a project. This technique allows a layer to be added to a crochet item without modifying the underlying pattern! If you’re right handed, you can find that tutorial here, or if you prefer a video…

  • Layered Rounds – Right Handed

    In this post, we’ll cover how to layer rounds in a crochet project to add a bit of depth to a project. This technique allows a layer to be added to a crochet item without modifying the underlying pattern! If you’re left handed, you can find that tutorial here, or if you prefer a video…

Recent Posts


  • Tapestry Stitch Comparison!

    I love a crochet tapestry. I think they’re so fun, and the shapes that single crochets create on the grid can add some fun texture to that base grid. HOWEVER, it does annoy me just a little bit that when using single crochets the stitches don’t quite line up in a perfect grid- if you…

  • Pixel Stitch – Left Handed

    In this post I’ll be covering how to crochet what I call the pixel stitch. I came across a version of this stitch on Pinterest worked in the round, and modified it to be used mirrored in rows for crochet tapestries! If you’re not familiar with the concept of mirror crochet, I’ve done a tutorial…

  • Pixel Stitch – Right Handed

    In this post I’ll be covering how to crochet what I call the pixel stitch. I came across a version of this stitch on Pinterest worked in the round, and modified it to be used mirrored in rows for crochet tapestries! If you’re not familiar with the concept of mirror crochet, I’ve done a tutorial…