The Ultimate Course for Beginner and Intermediate Crochet

Name: The Ultimate Course for Beginner and Intermediate Crochet
Rating: 4.4 (971 reviews)

Master Crochet Basics & Beyond – Learn Stitches, Patterns, and Create Stunning Handmade Projects!

Created byRita de Maintenon

Last updated 7/2017

English

English [Auto],Polish [Auto],

What you'll learn

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
Use Materials and Tools
Create a Foundation Chain
Keep Proper Tension
Work Even Edges
Use the Single Crochet
Work a Single Crochet Project
Add Fringe and Loops
Use Half-Double Crochet
Use Double Crochet
Use Triple Crochet
Know Proper Stitch Placement
Complete a Double and Triple Crochet Project
Complete a Single and Double Crochet Project
Use Single Crochet Increase and Decrease
Use Double Crochet Increase and Decrease
Use Increases in a Project
Use Shells
Work Shell Practice and Projects
Add Picot Trim
Use Clusters
Add Reverse Crochet (Crab Stitch) Trim
Work in Rounds
Work in Squares
Create Multi-Colored Granny Squares
Connect Granny Squares
Complete a Granny Square Project

Course content

7 sections • 36 lectures • 2h 56m total length

Introduction1:01
Explore fiber arts in contemporary and heritage applications with a dedicated fiber artist, designer, and teacher. Learn to blend familiar techniques with new ideas through the Heirloom Treasures video library.
The Importance of the Yarn Label3:27
The Foundation Chain7:49
Review and Practice proper Tension and the Foundation Chain2:50
Master crochet tension and the foundation chain by holding the hook correctly, avoiding twists, keeping foundation loops aligned for straight rows, and practicing long chains until comfortable.
How to Count the Foundation Chains0:41
Count foundation chains from left to right, excluding the knot, as you identify each loop from the first to the fourteenth to establish accurate crochet foundations.

Review the Foundation Chain.3:05
Review Single Crochet1:13
Please go to lecture 6 to review the single crochet stitch.
Review Half-double Crochet3:16
Review the half double crochet technique, including yarn over, inserting into the third chain from the hook, and pulling through three loops, relative to the foundation chain.
Review Double Crochet4:09
Review Triple Crocchet6:24
Learn to crochet a triple crochet with yarn overs into the foundation chain, creating tall stitches and shells, while mastering turning, tension, and hook choices.
Conclusion of Continue to Crochet2:32

Single Crochet Increase and Decrease3:07
Learn how to perform a single crochet increase and decrease, using yarn over and pulling it towards you, through three loops to adjust stitch counts and create a zigzag.
Double Crochet Increase and Decrease3:39
Learn how to perform double crochet increase and decrease, starting from a foundation chain; master yarn overs, the third stitch from the hook, and pattern-reading basics for increases.
Using Increases in a Project2:22
Let's do Shells7:03
Review Shells7:07
Learn how to create shells with double crochets, yarn over, skip stitches, chain spaces, and shell on shell patterns for edges.
Shell Practice and Project7:17
Explore shell-based crochet patterns using shells in shells, triple crochets, and chain work to create airy textures such as a carriage cover and a scarf with a pico edge.
Picot Trim for your Shell Project3:03
Learn to add a picot trim to a shell crochet pattern using chain three, double crochet, and slip stitch, with standard and European methods.
Let's do Clusters with a Crab Stitch Finish10:58
Learn to create decorative cluster stitches and a crab stitch finish on foundation rows, using double crochet techniques, chaining, and a reverse single crochet finish for polished scarves and sweaters.
Project and Thoughts on Tall and Fancy Stitches0:41
Learn and practice intermediate fancy crochet stitches, including clusters, reverse single crochet, shells, double crochets, triple crochets, and a double chain shell with a polished finish.

Requirements

No prerequisites, just grab a crochet hook and some yarn to get started.

Description

Master Crochet from Beginner to Advanced – Create Beautiful, Custom Designs

Want to learn crochet from scratch or take your skills to the next level? This comprehensive crochet course is designed for absolute beginners and experienced crafters alike, covering everything you need to create stunning crochet pieces with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

Master perfect tension for smooth, even stitches
Create foundation chains and keep edges straight
Learn single, half-double, double, and triple crochet
Explore stitch increases, decreases, and proper placement
Work with shells, clusters, rounds, and squares
Crochet multi-colored granny squares and connect them seamlessly
Add professional finishing touches like picot trim, fringe, and the crab stitch
Design your own crochet projects with creativity and confidence

Why Take This Course?

Step-by-step video tutorials to follow along at your own pace
Perfect for beginners with no prior experience required
Great for knitters looking to add crochet techniques to their designs
Hands-on projects included to practice your skills

Who Is This Course For?

Complete beginners who want to learn crochet the right way
Crafters looking to refine their techniques and expand their skills
Knitters wanting to incorporate crochet into their designs
Anyone who loves fiber arts and wants to create their own designs

No Experience? No Problem!

No prerequisites—just grab a crochet hook and yarn, and let’s get started!

Who this course is for:

Any one wanting to learn to crochet, refresh their crochet skills or knitters wanting to include a hook with their knitting designs
Students who prefer to use techniques and imagination to create their own designs.

The Ultimate Course for Beginner and Intermediate Crochet

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Course content

Let's Start to Crochet5 lectures • 16min

Single Crochet into the Foundation Chain5 lectures • 26min

Review the Basics and Continue to Crochet5 lectures • 23min

Projects2 lectures • 9min

Review Foundation Chain, Single, Half-double, Double and Triple Crochet6 lectures • 21min

Increase, Decrease and Tall and Fancy Stitches9 lectures • 45min

Rounds and Squares4 lectures • 37min

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