Now 30% OFF in the Crochet Spot Store, the First-Timer Doily is a great pattern for beginners who want to try doilies for the first time. Yet, it is still and interesting enough pattern for experienced doily makers. The pattern uses a slightly thicker thread to make it easier for first-timers to hold and work with. Crochet your own set of doilies in a variety of colors!

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If you’re a beginner crocheter or seasoned crocheter who wants to review the fundamentals, this post is for you. This post rounds up a lot of beginner level tutorials to take you from absolute beginner to advanced beginner. Take your time and go through each tutorial. You don’t have to do them all in order, so feel free to skip around to the tutorials that interest you the most!

How to Crochet
If you have no idea how to crochet, this is the perfect place to learn how. No matter how old (or young) you are, learning to crochet is pretty easy. Best of all, it doesn’t take much time to get started.

How to Read Crochet Patterns
I bet every crocheter remembers the dreadful first time they read a crochet pattern and had no clue what they were reading. I know for sure that happened to me! Let’s get rid of all that frustration and decrypt crochet patterns once and for all. Here is a basic guide to start reading crochet patterns.

How to Count Crochet Stitches
If you’re a beginner crocheter, it may be difficult to count your crochet stitches. The ability to count your stitches is extremely important if you want your project to turn out as intended. Counting stitches is a skill often learned with experience. The more you crochet, the more familiar the stitches will become making them easier to recognize and count.

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Now 30% OFF in the Crochet Spot Store, this baby blanket would make the perfect last minute baby shower gift that doesn’t look so last minute! Yes, it works up super quick, but the size is generous enough for any baby. The pattern has 3 different borders to choose from so you can make a bunch of different blankets in different styles all with one pattern.

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In this post I rounded up a bunch of free crochet patterns that we have on the blog that are Easter themed. There are a lot of bunny related patterns, but also some spring patterns that you may not have thought to crochet for Easter. Springs flowers, doilies, and coasters are also included. I threw in one of my favorite necklaces which would make a great addition to a spring dress for church. Have fun crocheting for Easter!
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Learn 4 new stitches with this sampler stitch blanket! The 4 stitches are all solid, no lace or mesh here. Crochet the stitches in the same order as in the sample photo or mix them up if you prefer. Each stitch pattern is designed to transition smoothly and easily regardless of the order you crochet them. Have a favorite stitch? Make it longer than the rest if you wish to make it really stand out. You can even crochet entire blankets with just one stitch, or any combination of these stitches that you like. Create your very own unique blanket in any size that you like from baby size to a king bed spread!

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Now 30% OFF in the Crochet Spot Store, the Panda Purse is great for kids and adults. It measures 9 1/2″ (24 cm) wide, 6 1/2″ (16.5 cm) tall, not including the strap. The bag is crocheted seamlessly in the round, like a spiral. Then the face, ears, and strap are added. The strap is also adjustable so that you can make it long for a crossbody, or short for a shoulder bag.

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When most people think about making a sewing machine cover, they think to sew it. But why not crochet it? Crochet a cover for your sewing machine to fuse together two different hobbies and crafts. Nothing says “it was crocheted” like the look of granny squares. This sewing machine cover is created with small, medium, and large granny squares. The cover will fit over most hobby sewing machines, but feel free to add or subtract squares to make a custom fit if desired.

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Now 30% OFF in the Crochet Spot Store, the Classic Sweater crochet pattern comes in 9 sizes ranging from x-small to 5X. It is one of the most popular crochet patterns in the store. Crocheted from the top down, it is easy to try on as you crochet to ensure the perfect fit. The sweater is crocheted all in one, continuous piece. If you don’t like to sew, this is the pattern for you!

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Recently we discussed the knit stitch, also known by various other names: waistcoat stitch, center single crochet, split single crochet, center post single crochet, shallow single crochet. This stitch is a simple variation of the traditional single crochet stitch, that creates a knit look. Check out Amy’s elaborate knit stitch photo tutorial for all the details.

In this post I rounded up a few video tutorials from around the web to give you an even better idea of how this stitch is worked. Each video is made by a different crocheter and you’ll notice that they call the stitch by different names. Feel free to skip around and see which tutorial teaches you the best!

The video below is by Sierra Tosner and is super quick and to the point. It demonstates the knit stitch being worked in the round and provides some great tips as well.

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Now 30% OFF in the Crochet Spot Store, the bouquet of roses would make a great last minute Valentine’s Day gift. These flowers won’t wilt and need absolutely no water! Crochet a single stem if you’re in a hurry or crochet an entire bouquet for that special someone. Better yet, treat yourself to something nice and make a bouquet for yourself.

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