THE BEGINNER CROCHET JOURNAL

One stitch.
Something of your own.

Understand the basics, read a pattern and make your first small project. Clear instructions, US terminology and original diagrams.

THE JOURNAL

Beginner crochet foundations and small original patterns

Eight complete guides. Your own pace.

Foundations4 min read

Understand stitch names, repeats, counts, and turning-chain rules before beginning a project.

Foundations5 min read

Build a small ten-stitch swatch with clear instructions for starting, turning, and finishing.

Foundations5 min read

Find the true first and last stitch, use markers well, and catch accidental increases early.

Foundations5 min read

Read the yarn label, make a useful swatch, and estimate dimensions without promising an exact fit.

Patterns5 min read

Make a plain rectangular coaster with 16 stitches across 16 rows, plus sizing and edge checks.

Patterns5 min read

Practice back-loop-only single crochet with an eight-stitch, 32-row bookmark.

Patterns5 min read

Work a continuous spiral with six increases per round and checked counts from 6 to 36 stitches.

Patterns5 min read

Build a small joined-round square with explicit corners, chain spaces, and 12/24/36 double-crochet counts.