Learn to Crochet!
May 15th, 2007 by HeatherThank you all so much for your response to the idea of classes for learning to knit and crochet. Due to the demand, I will offer classes for both yarn arts, starting with crochet. Each class will run for 12 weeks on Tuesdays, which I think will be a good length of time for learning the basics 
I will answer questions as well, I think that I might make one post on the weekend answering questions rather than answering them individually throughout the week, just to save on time for me, but that depends on the anxiousness of the question 
As I stated before, each week we will discuss a new technique or stitch, and then there will be a pattern at the end that will allow you to use your techniques just learned. The patterns will be for afghan squares. The idea will be that you can make up a couple of the squares each week, and then when we get to the later lessons you will finish off the squares, seam them together and then you will have a lapghan to show off! The last lesson will be a show and tell lesson, where I will post pictures of everyone’s afghans that they made
To start, I suggest getting a couple of hooks, size G (6, 4.00 mm) and H (8, 5.00 mm), some yarn needles, a tape measure, and some acrylic yarn. I say acrylic yarn because it seems to be the best yarn for learning with, as well as it is super easy to care for (throw it in the washer / dryer). I suggest Red Heart Super Saver yarn, its cheap and comes in lots of colors! You will probably want to grab a few different colors, that way you can make your squares different colors for a fun lapghan! You can make them coordinating or just mix it up, its totally up to you!
Everyone who signs up, completes the lessons, and sends me a picture of their completed lapghan with feedback on the lessons will be entered into a draw, and I will randomly choose a winner. The prize will be a box of goodies to help you expand your crocheting skills!
Terms and Abbreviations
How to read a pattern
Gauge swatches
Basics: Chain, slip stitch and single crochet
Turn
Lesson 2
Half double crochet, double crochet and triple crochet
Lesson 3
- Shell stitch
- Popcorn stitch
- V stitch
- Puff stitch
- Bullion Stitch
Lesson 4
Increasing and decreasing
Lesson 5
How to create ribbing (2 different methods)
Lesson 6
Cables
Lesson 7
Tunisian crochet
Lesson 8
Changing colors in crochet
Lesson 9
Weaving in ends, blocking
Lesson 10
Joining / seaming
Lesson 11
Finishing techniques (crab stitch, ruffles)
Lesson 12
Show and Tell
Disclaimer: The lessons are just a general outline of what to expect, and may change from week to week depending on the questions / feedback I may receive!
The lessons will start next Tuesday!!
ETA I removed the note to sign up, since it isn’t necessary and I don’t want to confuse anyone!
May 15th, 2007 at 8:10 am
Wow, sounds great. If I get chance to get the equipment together I’d love to join in!
May 15th, 2007 at 8:23 am
Do we sign up by putting a comment here or do we need to email you? Also, how
May 15th, 2007 at 8:35 am
I do know how to crochet but there are several items on your list that I do NOT know how to do - so I’d like to sign up, too!
May 15th, 2007 at 8:48 am
Yay, I have been wanting to learn. Can’t wait!
May 15th, 2007 at 8:48 am
Me, Me! Sign me up…I wanna learn for real!
May 15th, 2007 at 8:52 am
I want to sign up too! I know a few stitches, but I never can get them straight. Plus you have all these fancy lessons with fancy stitches. I can’t wait!
May 15th, 2007 at 9:05 am
i would love to sign up. i already crochet and do amigurumi but am interested in the squares and other stitches you mentioned. i am looking forward to it. thanks
May 15th, 2007 at 9:17 am
oooh! Online crochet class?! Please sign me up! I’ve been yearning to do amigurumi, but I only knit! Is it a big deal that I am a lefty?
May 15th, 2007 at 9:20 am
I am so excited…Sign me up please!!!
May 15th, 2007 at 9:22 am
I would love to learn. Thank you. I will get the supplies very soon.
May 15th, 2007 at 9:23 am
I am excited to get started. Thanks!
May 15th, 2007 at 9:26 am
Sounds awesome to me! I’m totally in!
May 15th, 2007 at 9:31 am
This sounds really neat! I’m a little out of the loop though - are the classes held online? Are they free? I can do a mean single stitch crochet but that’s all and I’d like to learn more.
May 15th, 2007 at 9:45 am
Sign me up! I’m trying to teach myself right now, so your timing is great.
May 15th, 2007 at 9:53 am
I do know some of the basics, but there are lots of things that I don’t know about crocheting. I’d love to join and learn to do things the right way!
May 15th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Sign me up!
May 15th, 2007 at 10:35 am
Tina - yes, the classes are online and free
I’ll be posting a new lesson each week!
May 15th, 2007 at 10:42 am
Candace just started teaching me last week how to crochet and I have been trying to catch on. I am excited to have this to keep me working on it. Count me in!
May 15th, 2007 at 11:03 am
I am in! I have been slowly teaching myself from books, but some things I just don’t get. Thanks so much for your generosity.
May 15th, 2007 at 11:10 am
Ooooohhhhh! I cannot wait! Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this!
May 15th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
I’d love to play along, looks like this is going to be such fun. Thanks!
May 15th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
This is fantastic! I knew how to crochet when I was a little kid (Barbie dresses!) but haven’t touched the hooks in EONS.. Can’t wait to get started! Sign me up!
May 15th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
sign me up! I’ve really wanted to learn for a while!
May 15th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Yes, yes! Sign me up! I know just a little about crocheting to be dangerous. Yikes!Looking forward to learning more! Thanks so much!
May 15th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
I can’t wait! Thanks for doing this!
May 15th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
For sure I’ll be there! I’m so glad it doesn’t start until next week - I’ll be out of town until then.
May 15th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Me too, me too, oooowww I want to learn. I do a little crochet, self-taught, but would love a real lesson to learn all the details. Thanks for doing this. Very sweet!
May 15th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
I’ll sign up too-patterns appear to be in greek to me so I can’t wait
May 15th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
This is great! Sign me up!
May 15th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
This is such a great idea. I’m just beginning to crochet and recently completed a ripple afghan but I’m lost reading patterns. I’d love to participate. Please sign me up.
May 15th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
yea… thanks for doing this. I cant wait for lessons to start next tuesday. :*)
May 15th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
I would love to sign up for your class. I can do some crocheting , but not properly. Looking forward to really learning how. thank you.
May 15th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
so excited!
May 15th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
yay! this will be fun!
May 15th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
i’m pretty excited about your crochet lessons! i know how to do some basics, but i’ve been wanting to do more… hopefully weekly lessons will motivate me a bit more! : )
May 15th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
I want to sign up, too.
May 15th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
sounds wonderful! just what i need. you can definately count me in! :0)
May 15th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
Sign me up!
May 15th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Great fun! I’m in like flynn!
May 15th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Hi Heather..thanks for your email regarding the classes. I wanted to send you an email saying that the classes are so wonderful for you to do..your generosity is so appreciated. I am unable to send replys to my messages so thought I do it this way. Where do we sign up? Ill watch for information.
May 15th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
I’ve never been able to learn more than the basic chain so I’d definitely be interested to see if I could do more. I’m left-handed and I think that might be why I’ve had problems in the past? Anyway, thanks for offering this - sounds great!
May 16th, 2007 at 12:17 am
oh, thats grt!!! i really wanted to crochet but i didnt know how n where to begin, i m looking forward to this with grt expectation…. thanks a lot…
May 16th, 2007 at 2:20 am
I would love to join. As a knitter, I would love to pick up some crocheting knowledge so that I can explore both mediums in the fiber arts. Can’t wait!
May 16th, 2007 at 2:48 am
JEEJ i’m going to join in! I always wanted to learn how to crochet so this is perfect!
I can’t wait for the first lesson ^^
May 16th, 2007 at 3:58 am
I want to join too!
May 16th, 2007 at 4:01 am
I just read about your class over on the Craft Magazine blog. Sounds great - I’ve been wanting to learn to crochet. Thanks for doing this!!!
May 16th, 2007 at 4:27 am
Yeah! I’ll be ready. Is it free?? Surely not??
May 16th, 2007 at 4:44 am
Please sign me up too! I really want to learn, don’t know a thing. I’m a leftie and live in the UK… hopefully being a southpaw and transatlantic won’t pose too many problems!
May 16th, 2007 at 4:46 am
Me too!
May 16th, 2007 at 4:49 am
would like to join as well please - : )
May 16th, 2007 at 5:01 am
I’d love to do this! Please sign me up!
May 16th, 2007 at 5:04 am
I would like to join please.
May 16th, 2007 at 5:17 am
this is gonna be great! can’t wait!
May 16th, 2007 at 5:35 am
I’m not sure if this how we sign up, but here I am! I am SO happy that you are going to be doing this- I have tried very hard to teach myself to crochet with no luck and it’s just been painful watching all the lovely craft blogs sprouting neato granny squares. Thank you so much!
May 16th, 2007 at 5:41 am
I want to sign up!!! What’s weird is I have been knitting for a few years now and just taught myself some basic techniques of crochet, and I’m not getting it exactly right. Can’t wait to figure this out.
-Marge (perfect name to be a crochet-er, right?)
May 16th, 2007 at 5:45 am
Fantastic! I’m a medoicre crocheter and have been wanting to perfect my stitches and learn to read a pattern, AND learn to knit! SO happy! Sign me up!
Also, any chance you will have some pointers for us lefties?
May 16th, 2007 at 5:57 am
I have been so jealous of everyone’s ripple blankets - sign me up!
May 16th, 2007 at 6:26 am
Thanks for offering this! I know just enough crochet to embelish my knitting and am excited to learn more!
May 16th, 2007 at 7:12 am
And I had *just* put “learn to crochet”on my summer to-do list, too! I am so in…
May 16th, 2007 at 7:28 am
Sign me up! Can we view the lessons on our own time or does it have to be at a certain time on Tuesdays?
May 16th, 2007 at 7:36 am
While I love your concept, I’m disconcerted with your use of one of my images as your lesson-banner without permission. The yarn image is one I shot for the front page of my shop and it has been posted in both my store and personal blogs. Could you please take it down, perhaps replacing it with an image of your own that reflects crocheting better.
May 16th, 2007 at 8:13 am
Yay! Just what I was looking for! I have mastered the single crochet, but beyond that and I get so lost! I’ve been wanting to crochet a few blankets and add a little something-something to my knitting. This is like having a birthday all over! Yippee!..Tuesday nights are all yours!
May 16th, 2007 at 8:22 am
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May 16th, 2007 at 8:37 am
Great idea - I’m subscribing to your feed so I can follow along - although I know the basics of how to knit and crochet, I think it will be fun to learn a few new techniques. Thanks for doing this!
May 16th, 2007 at 8:40 am
please sign me up, too. i’m in desperate need…i’ve tried billions of times to learn on my own…sigh…thanx!
May 16th, 2007 at 9:33 am
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May 16th, 2007 at 9:37 am
This sounds like fun! Count me in too.
May 16th, 2007 at 10:55 am
Just let me know the day an time. Do you think my 12 yr old g-daughter can learn?
May 16th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
I’m sooo in. After the lapghan I’m heading to the hats. I’ve had a book to crochet hats for the longest.
May 16th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
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May 17th, 2007 at 6:37 am
Sign me up, too! My daughters have been bugging me to learn so I can then teach *them*… ^_^
May 17th, 2007 at 8:32 am
Thanks so much for taking the time to offer this on your blog. Can’t wait to begin learning from you!
May 17th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Oh me too! I’d love to sign up and take the lessons! I’ve heard that crocheting is very easy, so I’m hoping I can learn via online! I love your idea, I can’t wait.
May 17th, 2007 at 10:48 am
Please sign me up. I have been wanting to learn to crochet for years.
May 17th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
I’m looking forward to Tuesday.
May 17th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
I can’t wait! I learned to crochet through a magazine and got so confused…I know basics, but wow my stuff needs help. I am excited to go through the course!
May 18th, 2007 at 12:27 am
Sign me up too!! I’m so excited to learn!!!
May 18th, 2007 at 8:43 am
horray! I saw this on craft and thought to myself, “enough with making up stuff in crochet, learn how to do it for real!”
May 18th, 2007 at 9:58 am
I’m in heather
May 18th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for doing this.
May 18th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
So glad you’re doing this.
I’ve been having a hard time learning to crochet and looking forward to finally learning.
Thanks a bunch!
May 18th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
I’m down
May 18th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
I want in! I have been trying to learn to crochet alone for ages and I need help! Whee! lessons!
May 19th, 2007 at 4:27 am
I’m very interested in learning more. I know the basics of the basics so I’d love to learn all the things you mentioned you would be teaching!!
May 19th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
YES! YES! YES! SOOO glad to have “Stumbledupon” your site! I have just literally begun to re-teach myself. I’m stuck at the first very basic chain stitch! LOLOL…I decided to begin with a VERY simple afghan/blanket for my son’s bed. I am looking forward to this. Thanks.
Smooches, C.
May 20th, 2007 at 5:50 am
Sounds great! Thanks for this opportunity
-LBT
May 20th, 2007 at 6:00 am
My husband and I are going to do this together (I know, *gasp*, right?!) When we were in junior high together he used to impress me that he could crochet flowers (his grandmother taught him), but he has since lost the skill. And I never had it to begin with. Can’t wait to learn. Thanks so much for offering this!
May 20th, 2007 at 8:38 am
Sounds like fun! I’m in. Can you post about how many skeins of yarn to expect to need for this? I’d like to know if I can stash dive or if I have to hit a shop.
May 20th, 2007 at 9:38 am
I am in. I’ve tried to learn before on my own, but never made it far.
May 20th, 2007 at 10:29 am
I would LOVE to join in!
May 20th, 2007 at 10:54 am
Great, if we’re away from our computers, can we pick up where we left off?
Thanks for the classes.
May 20th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Sign me up! I already crochet, but do very basic stuff - dishcloths and simple patterned afghans. I have a hard time with squares, so hopefully this will help me.
May 20th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
I’m in! Thanks.
May 20th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
I’m looking forward to this. I “know” how to crochet from when Grama taught me, but I can’t read a pattern or do anything beyond single and double crochet, so this should be great!!!!
Thank you!
May 21st, 2007 at 4:57 am
please sign me up!
sounds like fun.
May 21st, 2007 at 5:56 am
i would love to join this class. do i just have to come to this site every tuesday or how does this work?
May 21st, 2007 at 7:22 am
I would love to sign up, thanks!
May 21st, 2007 at 8:55 am
Signing up.
May 21st, 2007 at 10:41 am
thanks
What a great idea. I am a knitter but would love to learn to crochet.
May 21st, 2007 at 10:42 am
sign me up
May 21st, 2007 at 10:52 am
I’ve been dying to learn to crochet….I’m in!!!
May 21st, 2007 at 7:56 pm
I’d love to join in on the fun!
May 22nd, 2007 at 3:48 am
Am I too late? - just found the link and would love to join in the class
May 22nd, 2007 at 5:14 am
Hi, How does it work where and what time does it start today??? Thanks, It sounds like fun!!
May 22nd, 2007 at 5:19 am
Can I join? Is it too late?
May 22nd, 2007 at 6:15 am
Ooo, ooo, I want to sign up as well!
May 22nd, 2007 at 7:09 am
I already know how to crochet with the basics but you are teaching some things I’d like to learn. Sign me up, too.
May 22nd, 2007 at 7:56 am
I would really love to learn how to crochet but didn’t know how to sign up till now.
So would I be able to sign up now?
May 23rd, 2007 at 2:51 pm
I am just learning how to crochet and would love to join your group. Is it too late?
May 24th, 2007 at 8:24 am
I’m interested too. I’m so hopeless with crochet attempts before. THank yoU!
May 24th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
I just found this today by way of “not martha” and would LOVE to join. I hope I’m not too late! I used to crochet simple afghans and pillows, but never really knew what I was doing.
May 24th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Ooo, me too! thank you “not martha” I know how to crochet in a straight line. I’ve made a couple scarves but that is all. So very excited!
May 24th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
I would like to sign up too.
May 24th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Cool! Another left hander here — will you help us understand?
May 24th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
I would love to learn!! I’ll get my supplies tomorrow.
May 24th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
I’d love to sign up as well. Count me in!
May 24th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
is it too late to join? if not, how do i sign up?
May 24th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
is it too late to join? i am an experience knitter and want to improve my crocheting skills…..
May 25th, 2007 at 9:20 am
can I sign up too? I just saw this via “not martha”.
I know the basics but I want to improve and learn new stitches
May 27th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Some questions:
Are these classes like a online live class? Or will you just type out the lessons?
If the classes are live, what time next Tuesday (On the 29th, right) are the classes? Thanks!
May 30th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
I taught myself from a book but this class sounds great. Is it too late to sign up?
May 31st, 2007 at 1:06 pm
I do not know how to crochet but would love to learn.. is this class for beginners? how much does it cost??
June 1st, 2007 at 4:59 pm
This sounds great! I have always wanted to learn crochet and a graduated class seems like the way to do it. How do I join?
Thanks!
June 2nd, 2007 at 5:59 am
I am quite intrested in learning , hav been reading books but some how i just cant get help when i am stuck. i hope this way i can learn a new hobby. Thanx a lot.
any suggestions for materials since i live in london especially for the yarn.
June 5th, 2007 at 8:49 am
Woo! I’ve been looking for something like this because I cannot for the life of me understand the books for yarn crafts. Definitely be trying this out, and will be looking forward to the knitting one, too!
June 5th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
I would so love to learn how to crochet, I used to be able to do a basic granny square when I was younger and had my mum on had to either constantly remind me how to do it or fix it when i went wrong.
July 13th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
I would love to participate in this class. Is it too late? How do I sign up? Will this class be in person or on-line?
August 7th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
Where do I sign up and How much is the cost for this class???
August 14th, 2007 at 11:46 am
I am doing crocheting and having lot of difficulty in reading the pattern. Please sign me. I would love to participate in the classes.
September 1st, 2007 at 8:08 am
yea i wanna learn
September 8th, 2007 at 5:46 am
I am also interested in taking this class. Where can I sign up? Thanks!
September 11th, 2007 at 8:53 am
This is an answer to my prayers! I have been crocheting for a while (simple dc) I have tried to do easy patterns, but they always look hideous by the time I’m “finished” - if you can call them that. I haven’t lost hope, especially now, finding this site is really what I needed. Please can I sign up. I hope I haven’t found you too late. Please please please let me know. I know they said it’s for free, but I will pay if I have to, I’m desperate for this. (sad but true - I love trying to crochet
)
September 25th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Hi,
I would like to sign up for this class. Please
let me know when will the class start.
Regards.
Maya
October 7th, 2007 at 10:53 am
where do you sign up. it sounds really fun!!
December 21st, 2007 at 6:23 pm
i’d love to sign up!
January 31st, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Thanks for sharing
February 8th, 2008 at 8:48 am
I’d prefer reading in my native language, because my knowledge of your languange is no so well. But it was interesting! Look for some my links:
February 28th, 2008 at 9:07 am
i would like to know more info on this class l would love to learn more than i know please let me know more details
March 25th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Are you still holding these classes? They sound really great!
March 25th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
How do I sign up
May 25th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Please sign me up if not too late. It appears that I have to sign up for the links to lessons to work? I do know how to crochet but need help with several things not usually mentioned in classes. Thanks.