25+ CROCHET HACKS FOR BEGINNERS [PART 2!]

Learn even more crochet hacks, tips, and tricks to take your skills to the next level. I'm so excited to share amazing tips submitted by my subscribers on YouTube and members of my TLYC Makers Facebook Group.

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1 - Welcome 0:00
2 - Crochet multitasking 0:36
3 - Choosing project colors 1:23
4 - Yarn substitutions 2:40
5 - Checking dye lots 3:06
6 - Explore learning resources 3:28
7 - Don't give up 3:46
8 - Frogging is ok 4:06
9 - Choosing beginner yarn 4:29
10 - Boye vs Bates 4:55
11 - Save those scraps 5:28
12 - Wind your balls 5:48
13 - Storing wound yarn 6:09
14 - Starting chain trick 6:26
15 - Working over ends 7:00
16 - Imitation crab stitch 7:20
17 - Avoid the granny square vortex 7:59
18 - Tighter granny squares 8:29
19 - Smaller hook for amigurumi 9:02
20 - Invisible single crochet decrease 9:36
21 - Stretch it out 10:07
22 - Tag your WIPs 10:35
23 - Extreme WIP storage 11:04
24 - Keep WIPs ready 11:23
25 - Crochet travel hack 11:46
26 - Make friends 12:01

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TLYC on YouTube is a crochet and craft enthusiast space where I share inspiration and education through tutorials for makers of all crochet skill levels. Since starting my creative business, I’ve been committed to exploring every nook and cranny of crochet and I’m excited to share my discoveries with you.

Stick around for crochet tips and tricks and even a few FREE#crochet crochet patterns.

[lindahinds]

I have a crochet tip. Before I start crocheting for the day I weave in any loose ends that were left from the day before. That way you are not left with weaving in ends after the project is finished. This is really good when you have a lot of color changes in a project.

[judywalker]

I'm self-taught, been crocheting for over 40 yrs in my 50's now and didn't have YouTube back in the day. With YouTube I have learned new patterns and having so much more fun learning new things.

[makeupfunwitholivia]

Am I the only one who looks forward to hearing what her hello/intro will say? “Keep smiling, it looks good on you.” We 💕 you Toni!!

[savannamm]

I feel like a lot of beginners want to quit because they don't quite realize that a lot of crochet (in the beginning) is building up muscle memory so they feel like they can't do it because it doesn't feel "right". That was my big hurdle when I first started

[missgreen]

When I need a break, I do needlepoint, or embroidery, small kits that I pick up at Thrift Stores. Since I'm on a very tight budget I buy most all of my yarn at Thrift Stores. I love to work with Scrap yarns and make new baskets or Scrap yarn blankets. I also find a lot of blankets at the Thrift stores which I take apart and reuse the yarn. Many are of quality yarn which I purchased for less than $5.00. Now that's in my budget 😉

[d.j]

Hi all...my tip when using 2 strands together I thread them through a bead, it makes it so much easier.

[oopsallbugs]

I never thought to weigh my test swatch, that's brilliant

[amaris-uhmariss-barela]

Omg that's me! I'm Amaris Barela! I had to pause the video and post on all my social medias and call my bf crying cuz you said my name! I'm so excited omg omg

[pamellashekailo]

Oh my goodness...I'm an experienced crochet artist and some of these tips are mind blowing...the ziplock bag trick, and the imitation crab stitch, the invisible decrease...oh and the color palette and wip storage tips...thank you.

[KYRAKEMASMOM]

These comments are helping me, because i only been at it a few days but learning how to hold the yarn and keep thr tension is the hardest thing. So right now i just keep practicing chains, taking them out and redoing

[zoeschisler]

I have a hack haha:
Save ur yarn snippings and little strands that u would normally throw away. I have several bags full and i stuff my little plushies with it. 😊

Hello to all my fellow teen crocheters!!! ❤️

[allevoo]

“Never give up” I’ve probably crocheted millions of stitches over 30 years, but I didn’t realize how much I still didn’t fundamentally understand until I watched your videos. The way you explain everything just makes sense to me, and I’m crocheting with more confidence and speed than ever. These videos have enriched my life by taking my hobby to the next level (shout out to Tunisian). Too bad it took me 30 years to find you lol

[braedenmayer]

You are such a ray of sunshine.
I look forward to your videos. And you have such a lovely voice.

Thank you for being you!

[Raychiey]

My tip is all about taking care of your hands. Fingernails filed, hangnails taken care of. Treat yourself to an excellent moisturizer. Added bonus on the moisturizer, apply it as normal right before a project with popcorn stitches and the like. I stumbled onto that one this morning. Been fighting with Bernat's Softee Baby (it likes sticking to itself). I applied a bit of hand cream after washing them and WOW, what a difference. Everything was sliding beautifully.

[GreenVenus]

That bright yellow headscarf is giving me liiiife!

[allaroundgrandma]

i LEARNED SOMETHING TODAY FROM YOUR HACKS AND I'VE BEEN CROCHETING FOR ABOUT FIFTY YEARS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[donnapiko-jones]

Great tips! When gifting a crocheted item I like to include a small ball (that I’ve balled from the original cake/ball) with the item in case at some time a repair is needed.

[imthemuddgoddess]

Some of these tips I've been doing for Some of them have are some voodoo black magic GENIUS level stuff!!!
I've figured out a super simple way to make sure you never forget what size hook you were using if the project & hook get separated.
Place a stitch marker in last worked stitch BUT (only works with the ones that look like padlocks).... Use a fine tip sharpie to write the hook size on the flat part of plastic stitch you can put a thin coat of whiteout on it before writing the size of the hook on it. The whiteout will wash off or you could scrape it

[cindygrisham]

You are so well-spoken! Your instructions are clear and easy to follow, and you don’t waste my time with unnecessary chatting.

[squidsvids]

I've been doing a deep Marie-Kondo clean of my apartment trying to declutter so I can actually get to and use my yarn without it being a huge struggle - I'm still a very new crocheter but I own SO MUCH YARN.

Anyway, I already watch your videos when you release them, but I ended up re-"watching" a bunch as background noise all weekend. Your voice and cadence is just so chill and conversational and motivational and really helped push me to keep tidying and getting rid of stuff because I want to get to the end so I can crochet.

So, I just wanted to drop a line to say thanks for all you do. You're the only crafts youtuber I'm subscribed to because it doesn't feel like a sales pitch or a baby's how-to or a gimmicky thing for clicks. It just sounds like a friend excitedly info-dumping about their passion because they want me to enjoy it too, and I definitely do. Thank you! ♥