Welcome to all the resources you’ll need to crochet and become a hook master, quickly! This page is designed to have everything you will need, including the basic crochet stitches, what yarns are best for specific projects, how to read a yarn label, beginner friendly project ideas, and so much more! If you have bought the Katiebeingcreative Crochet Kit, feel free to move on to the “Reminders Before We Start” section below.
If you have not purchased the Katiebeingcreative Crochet Kit, you can click here to do so! This kit will provide you with everything you need in order to make a beginner dishcloth! And trust me, itโs much easier than trying to go out and find all the right materials yourself!
Reminders Before We Start
Before we start I want you to keep in mind that learning to crochet can be frustrating. Remember to take a deep breath and stay calm if you are starting to feel it is getting difficult.
Thereโs no timeframe for learning, so take your time and enjoy the journey! Remember, Rome wasnโt built in a day! Just have confidence in yourself and remember you got this!
Finally before we start! Crochet isnโt for everyone and thatโs okay! If you try it and decide it isnโt for you that is perfectly fine. Thereโs plenty of hobbies I have tried and not enjoyed, so if crochet is one of those for you do not feel bad! At least youโll be able to give it your best shot and know if itโs a hobby youโll enjoy or not.
Learning Crochet
Your Katiebeingcreative Learn To Crochet Kit includes a skein (aka ball) of 100% cotton yarn, a 5 mm crochet hook, a tapestry/yarn needle, and a stitch marker. You will also need to the crochet pattern, which you can click here to access, and you will need scissors. Other materials that may be helpful include paper and something to write with. This way you can keep track of your rows and stitches.
I recommend having the crochet pattern next to you as you follow along with the video. This way you can get the hang of reading a crochet pattern. Having the pattern open on another device, or printing it would be best. Click here to download the pdf so you can print it/ have it open.
Once you have all of these materials ready, it is time to move on to the dishcloth tutorial! In this tutorial you will learn how to read a crochet pattern, what all the supplies are used for, how to read a yarn label, some crochet tips and tricks, and of course how to crochet and make your dishcloth!
Once youโre ready to get started, click here to access the tutorial! And don’t forget to come back to this page for all the other resources, once you finish watching the tutorial video!
Repeat this video or parts of this video as many times as you need to get the hang of the basic crochet stitches and techniques. It will take time, dedication, and quite a lot of patience to start to feel confident in your crochet, but donโt worry youโve got this!
More About Yarn
Another important thing to learn about, which I definitely wish I had learned more of at the beginning of my crochet journey, is yarn types and what kinds of projects they are good for. Below you can find my YouTube video that discusses this topic!
Keep in mind crochet is an art form so there is no right or wrong yarns to use for any projects! The point is to be creative and make whatever you would like with whatever you would like! This video is just a guide for the most common yarn types and what they are commonly used for.
Next letโs discuss yarn weights and crochet hook sizes! My video on yarn weights will explain in farther detail each yarn weight and what crochet hook sizes go along with them.
Click here to watch this video!
Again crochet allows for a lot of creative freedom, so this video is just general guidelines for what hook sizes go well with what yarn weights. These guidelines are great for a starting point, but it is also a good idea to follow what hook size your crochet pattern tells you to use so that you can achieve the desired look for the project you are making!
Now letโs discuss beginner friendly yarns! As you learned in the yarns types video above, there are so many different yarns on the market! Quite a lot of these are more complicated for beginner crocheter to use, so it is great to have a list of beginner friendly yarns and links for where to find them. This video with discuss what yarns I recommend for beginner crocheters and provide those links!
Click here to watch this video!
Other Beginner Friendly Project Ideas
Now that you’ve been able to complete your dishcloth, you’re probably looking for your next crochet project ideas! Below is a list of beginner crochet projects I recommend you try out next! Each of these ideas will also include links for the materials I use for the projects, so you can order the exact same materials!
The easiest project for you to move onto now is making a headband with my headband pattern! This headband has a free written pattern and a video tutorial! As you follow the video tutorial for this project I recommend having the written pattern up at the same time, just like you did for the dishcloth. This is just for you to get familiar with reading written crochet patterns while following the video tutorial. Doing this will set you up for being able to read written crochet patterns in the future. And therefore not have to follow video tutorials forever!
To access the free written headband pattern you can click here.
And click here to access the video tutorial!
My sunflower keychain pattern is a bit more advanced, but it is a super quick project to make if you would like to give it a shot!
Click here to get the free crochet pattern!
Click here to get the pdf pattern, that you can print at home!
And click here to watch the video tutorial!
I also have many other crochet patterns that you can find for FREE here on my site. Although most of these patterns are amigurumi, and they do not have video tutorials yet, which make them a bit more complicated, you can still give them a shot! The written patterns are written to be easy to understand, so if you are feeling confident with reading crocheting pattern go for it! If you’d to check those out, you can click here see all of my FREE crochet patterns.
And keep an eye out on my YouTube channel and website for more in the future! I am always working hard to come out with new beginner friendly videos, tutorials, and written patterns for you guys!
Learning To Crochet Amigurumi
Crocheting Amigurumi (stuffed toys/ plushies) is one of the more difficult parts of crochet, however it is very doable!
If you would like to try your hand at amigurumi, I will have a Katiebeingcreative Learn to Amigurumi Kit available in the near future, so please stay tuned on my social media pages (all @katiebeingcreative) and website for that!
In the meantime, my beginner friendly bee tutorial is a great one to start out with when it comes to making amigurumi for the first time! Just like for the headband tutorial, I recommend having the pattern open while you follow along in the video.
Click here to access the free bee pattern.
Click here to purchase the pdf version of the bee pattern that you can print at home.
And click here to watch the video tutorial!
Another amigurumi tutorial you can follow is my mushroom tutorial! This one is also good for beginners starting out amigurumi. Again, it is a great idea to have the written pattern open and follow along with the tutorial video.
Click here to get the free mushroom pattern.
Click here to purchase the pdf version that you can print at home.
And click here to watch the video tutorial!
This crochet bat tutorial is a little more complicated and time consuming, but if you’re feeling confident, give it a shot!
Click here to see the free written pattern!
Click here to get the pdf version!
And click here for the video tutorial!
Another great video to check out is my video on tips for making amigurumi! Especially if you’ve tried amigurumi and have struggled a bit, this video will be great to help you out!
Click here to watch this video!
Other Helpful Videos
I have a playlist on my YouTube channel, which links to all of my quick tips and tutorial videos! I’m always adding other videos to this playlist as well, so there’s always more to look forward to! You can click here to find this playlist!
When it comes to products you’ll need and want as a crocheter, it can be hard to know what products are good or bad! My video discussing products crocheters need is a great one to help you figure that out! This video also provides Amazon links to all of these products so if you decide you want some of them, you can find them super easily! Also this is a great gift guide to send to friends and family members that don’t know what to get you!
Click here to watch this video!
Now that you’ve started your crochet journey, you might be wondering where can I find other crochet patterns? While Etsy is a great resource for finding crochet patterns from many talented designers, it can get expensive to purchase crochet patterns all the time! The solution is to find free crochet patterns! This video will give apps and sites that provide you with countless FREE crochet patterns!
Click here to watch this video!
Let’s chat yarn buying! Buying yarn can add up super quickly! And trust me buying yarn and crocheting are two separate hobbies! Many of us crocheters have more yarn than we know what to do with because we buy yarn faster than we can crochet! Since you will probably end up in this same boat before you know it, I figure I could at least share with you how to save on these yarn purchases! I have two videos on this topic. One sharing tips for while you’re yarn shopping and one sharing how to make sure you’re always getting the best deals on yarn!
Click here to watch yarn shopping tips!
Click here to watch my video on making sure you’re getting the best deals possible!
THANK YOU!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You have no idea how much I appreciate you taking the time to learn crochet from me!!! I hope you have found all the content within this kit helpful to start off your crochet journey strong!!
Now that you’re at the end, I want to congratulate you on learning to crochet!! Learning to crochet is not an easy task so you should be very proud of yourself! You have done a great job to get this far, and should be proud to now call yourself a crocheter!
Since you’re officially a crocheter now, I hope you will consider following me on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc to keep up with me! Plus my videos are pretty fun for getting some crochet inspiration, if I do say so myself! If you would like to follow me, I am @katiebeingcreative everywhere! And thank you in advance if you do!
One last favor I’d like to ask from you is to please leave a review of the Katiebeingcreative Learn To Crochet Kit here on my site! Not only will this review let me know your thoughts on the Katiebeingcreative Learn To Crochet Kit, but it will also let others know! If you enjoyed the kit a 5 star review helps me out so much! And if you know anyone that would like to learn crochet, send them the link to buy a kit! Or even better, buy it for them as a gift! Click here to go to the crochet kits where you can leave your review or have the link to send to a friend!
One final note… if you are sharing your crochet journey at all on social media, please tag me @katiebeingcreative! I would love to see what your dishcloths or other projects end up looking like!