Interesting Things to Crochet
10 crochet projects with an unusual technique, shape, or construction detail worth trying once the basics feel comfortable.
Resources
Your hub for crochet how-tos, terminology, patterns, techniques, and everything else crocheters want to know.
How Do You Spell Crocheted
The correct spelling of crocheted, why no letters double before the ending is added, and the common mistakes people make.
Sasha Obama Crochet Hobby
The real story behind Sasha Obama’s crochet hobby, and its connection to Michelle Obama’s own well-documented knitting.
Crochet Ideas for Spring
10 lightweight, floral-toned crochet projects suited to the transition out of winter and into brighter spring weather.
Crochet Hot Pad Double Thick
A full pattern for a heat-resistant, double-layer crochet hot pad that actually protects countertops and hands from heat.
How to Read a Crochet Pattern
A full walkthrough of crochet pattern structure, standard notation, and a worked example pulled from a real instruction line.
Different Kinds of Crochet
A structured overview of crochet styles by chart type and technique, useful for identifying exactly which chart you’re reading.
Crochet Freebies
Where reliably free crochet patterns actually come from online, and the specific quality signals genuinely worth checking first.
Crochet with Double Ended Hook
Tunisian crochet’s double-ended hook, how it holds multiple loops at once, and the distinct woven-look fabric it produces.
How to Add More Yarn When Crocheting
A full walkthrough of exactly what to do the moment you first notice you’re running low on yarn in the middle of a row.
Crochet Styles for Black Women
An overview of popular crochet braid styles, from box braids to locs, and exactly what installing each style actually involves.
Crochet How to Turn
Every turning chain height explained by stitch type, with worked examples and a full troubleshooting section included.