Different types of crochet cover distinct techniques and styles beyond basic single and double crochet, each suited to a different look or project type. I have tried most of these over the years, and each one felt like learning a mini new craft. This guide gives an overview of the major types.
Major Crochet Types
- Amigurumi: Small stuffed toys and figures worked in continuous rounds.
- Tunisian crochet: Uses a longer hook and holds multiple loops at once, producing a dense, woven-look fabric.
- Filet crochet: An open mesh technique used for pictures and lettering.
- Freeform crochet: An improvisational style with no set pattern, also called scrumbling.
- C2C (corner to corner): Diagonal block-building used for pixel-style graphghans.
Frequently asked questions
Which type of crochet should a beginner learn first?
Basic single and double crochet in straight rows, before moving on to any of the specialty types above, since they all assume comfort with the fundamentals first.
Want to try Tunisian-style texture?
Front and back post stitches give crochet a look closer to knitting.
See how crochet can look like knit