LEARN TO CROCHET (for real this time) | SLOW Step-By-Step How to Crochet Tutorial

Ready to truly master crochet? This tutorial is tailored for absolute beginners. Dive in as we cover the essentials: from preparing your yarn and making a slip knot to holding your hook correctly. By the end, you'll be equipped with foundational techniques to kickstart your crochet journey.

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// CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome
01:11 Materials
02:18 Making a slipknot
03:50 How to hold a crochet hook and yarn
05:44 How to make a starting chain
10:54 Single crochet
14:44 Counting your stitches
21:17 Half double crochet
29:26 Double crochet
36:10 "Reading" your crochet fabric
37:04 Slip stitch
40:35 What is fastening off
41:40 Weaving in ends

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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 patterns.

[inniyaalprabahar]

A tip for beginners: Even though I am still a beginner my tip is don’t let other people tell you what is right and wrong. Choose what it is comfortable for you for example I was told I have to hold my hook like a pencil but the way I hold it makes me 10 times faster than holding it like a pencil! If you do something differently doesn’t mean it isn’t right!

[dgetwny]

I have looked at numerous learn to crochet videos. This is absolutely the best teacher ever!! Not only does she clearly explain each step, but you can see very clearly what she is doing.

[boundinwings]

This is the most comprehensive and informative lesson I've ever taken (in real life or online) and it was free! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! A million times, thank you!

[rickmitchell]

so glad that I found you and this video! I am 75 yrs old and am recovering from 31 days in the hospital. I'm getting better but slowly. I decided to learn how to crochet some things for my 2 granddaughters. I'm not telling my wife yet until I see if I can produce something. Like many of your comments, I agree that you are an excellent teacher and make it so easy to understand. Thank you for what you do.👍

[thegidgets]

I have been watching multiple slo mo and beginner videos, and this was the most helpful and clearest. This is the video that did it for me. The smooth yarn, the “training wheels”, the clear location description and why, the different stitches, how to read the stitches, why to rotate, and why to create a chain when flipping. Finally it makes sense! Thanks for remembering what was hard for you when you started—your empathy is appreciated and made this very usable.

[Rizaru]

I am a beginner and new to crochet as of yesterday and this is the first video I feel like makes perfect sense. I love how incredibly detailed this video is!

[pzpierce]

I am 72 years old and decided I would learn together with my 10-year-old granddaughter. It’s hard to explain to her when I don’t know how to crochet myself. So this afternoon, I worked my way through your whole video, starting over a number of times and finally getting done with my little swatch. This was so helpful! I feel like I can continue learning more and really get this figured out. Thanks so much!

[bcarld]

You are the best crochet teacher I have ever seen. You are clear in voice, instruction, and have your camera perfect. I am 78 years old and have experienced a lot of videos, people teaching, you are amazing.

[itsnini]

She doesn’t just tell you how to crochet it she tells you what your doing. Super helpful!

[kristinap]

I've been teaching high school for almost 30 years, and I can honestly say that you're a born teacher. This video is EXCELLENT! I've been knitting for decades, but never could learn to crochet...until now. I still need practice, but I'm so excited to learn more from your videos. Thank you for breaking it down and making things so clear. I really appreciate you! 🙂

[lilykader]

I'm 15, and I've watched countless crochetting tutorials, but none of them seemed to help me understand the way this video did, thank you!

[loueitahargens]

I couldn't even put on a slip knot. WOW, Thank you Ms Toni. I've ordered yarn like you're using and a 5.5 crochet hook and I want to be just like you if I ever grow up (I'm 71). I had to stop the video a couple of times and back up or catch up, but when you get going over the last few stitches in a row I just relax all over and watch your hands. You're like magic!

[bellanovia]

This the most beautiful, perfectly executed video I’ve ever seen in my life. She was so thorough. Thought of literally everything and explained it perfectly.

[caydihayes]

I find it hard to learn from people, and I almost gave up. Then, I found this video and realized you put it in the perfect words. You go over things enough to not treat us like idiots but also enough to help us learn. I still have a long way to go, but you help me a lot. You even hold everything the way I found easiest, and that helps a lot.

[ren]

this was such a fantastic introduction to crochet!!! to anyone else who might be intimidated by the length of the video at first glance, don't let that stop you -- you can follow along in real time and you will learn SO MUCH! i'm so excited to start a crochet project after learning these fundamentals :) thank you!!

[lrgobzm]

You. Are. The BEST. Truly. I have watched a ton of beginner videos, and nobody has explained things or demonstrated technique as clearly as you have. Thank you so much!!

[judithbarnes]

This is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. All the little details that help so much when you're learning and I've been crocheting since I was about 12 (now 71). I have to add that I never knew some of this stuff and I am so happy I found this.

[michelebutterworth]

I find something so relaxing when I hear you say the words, “Yarn over, pull up a loop.” Whatever stitch you are teaching, it is very calming for me. Thank you for sharing talents! I love your videos!

[tmkurator]

I’m a crafter and wanted to crochet a project. I watch a lot of tutorials and I must say this is an excellent video for me. There is no extra chitchat, no music, not too slow and clear concise instruction. I applaud you and I look forward to more of your videos. Thank you!!

[Skydiva]

Omg. Hands down the BEST tutorial I’ve come across. The fact that you stayed with me each step of way at a pace I could follow made my heart sing. Thank you thank you!!!❤