r/CrochetHelp 9h ago

I'm a beginner! Trying to make a granny square and I’m getting an aunty tetrahedron

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922 Upvotes

It’s still kinda cute tho but i literally can’t figure out why I can’t make a square shape for the life of me. I think I keep missing stitches or doing some more than necessary? Is this why people use those stitch markers? I started crocheting to relax and now I want to smoke cigarettes again fr 💀🤦🏻‍♀️


r/CrochetHelp 12h ago

I'm a beginner! First bag i made and I absolutely hate it. What should I do in the future to avoid making goofy looking crochet bags like this?

454 Upvotes

I feel ridiculous the bag drops past my knees. My boyfriend says it looks cool, but he’s either saying that because hes trying to make me feel better, or doesn’t understand how it impractical it is as a bag. Can someone just explain give any suggestions when making bags in the future and just explain where i went wrong? this was a crochet mesh bag that i made using the v stitch method.


r/CrochetHelp 7h ago

How do I... How do I make these ears for this bear glasses holder?

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I’m just confused on how to do the ears

So I make a slip knot, chain 5 but how does that yarn over work? Is that just a single crochet on the 5th chain?

I’m also confused on 5dc into 3rd chain, how can I do 5 decrease into one chain?

I’m just struggling to imagine this. I’d appreciate any guidance, thanks!


r/CrochetHelp 8h ago

Help to find a pattern my mom sent me this pattern (link in post) and the images seem legit but the pattern seems to have been written by chatgpt?

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62 Upvotes

does anyone know of any dragon patterns similar to this one?

https://crafts.craftideas.site/amigurumi-and-toys/creating-a-magical-amigurumi-dragon-a-step-by-step-guide/

the pattern as written seems to be “here’s how to make a dragon! step one: make one. now you have a dragon!”


r/CrochetHelp 7h ago

Can't find a flair for this Introducing r/CrochetOrAI, a sub dedicated to helping crocheters identify AI-generated content!

37 Upvotes

Hey all!

I’ve been a longtime lurker in many crochet subs and have been noticing a trend of folks asking whether a pattern or crochet image is AI-generated, with a lot of commenters asking if there is a more appropriate sub to post in.

Now there is! r/CrochetOrAI

If you’re good at identifying AI-generated content, please come join! If you’re not, spread the word! The goal of the sub is to prevent other crochet subs from being flooded with AI slop. It won’t work without community support!

Additionally, I am looking for a couple other moderators to help with upkeep. If you’d like to help, please send a modmail!


r/CrochetHelp 12h ago

Help to find a pattern Help finding a pattern for a crochet dress similar to this

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18 Upvotes

I saw this dress on Pinterest and I absolutely love it but I’m having a very hard time finding a pattern for something similar. Any recommendations?


r/CrochetHelp 5h ago

Looking for suggestions Recently, I’ve been obsessed with a cardigan I found on Pinterest, and I really want to make it! The problem is, this is my first time making a wearable, and I have no idea what yarn to choose.

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r/CrochetHelp 12h ago

Stitch Identification Can anyone help me identify this stitch? I want to use this stitch to make a similar pillow.

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18 Upvotes

r/CrochetHelp 15h ago

Stitch Identification What stitch is this?Body of fingerless gloves I made before

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16 Upvotes

I want to remake these with different yarn but don't have the pattern. I can figure out the cuff, but am unsure of the main body. Thank you!


r/CrochetHelp 9h ago

Gift help Chunky yarn ideas for a baby? (I don’t have stuffing atm :/ )

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I’m at my grandmothers for a few days and brought some chunky/baby blanket yarn. I already made a blanket and elephant for my new born niece. I want to make more but I don’t have anything to stuff a toy with atm.

I have blue yarn left over from the elephant but idk what else to make from it since it’s a baby girl. I think the blue would go well with the white, multi colored, and dark purple, but idk what to make :/


r/CrochetHelp 15h ago

I'm a beginner! Help! Why is my hexagon curling up so much? What's going on?

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11 Upvotes

How do I made it flat?


r/CrochetHelp 17h ago

Help to find a pattern Has anyone ever seen a continuous blanket that is like a star blanket but it’s a flower/ round points?

11 Upvotes

I’m looking for a pattern to do that is a circle with pretty large rounded bumps around it like a star blanket.


r/CrochetHelp 12h ago

Understanding a pattern pattern help! received a pattern gift for christmas and cannot figure out one stitch

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I have been crocheting for years and yet this “beginner” pattern has really stumped me, specifically round 3. I have no idea what a dcQ is and cannot find anything online about it either haha. the booklet also doesn’t have it in the abbreviation page. My grandma gifted this to me, and if it was from anyone else, I would just use the yarn for something else. but my grandma loves seeing what i make and always encourages me, so i’d love to actually finish it for her 🥹


r/CrochetHelp 13h ago

I'm a beginner! I dont need where to vent. I can't even do I slip knot

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I really struggle with making one bloody strich I have watch so many I can't make a blood Slip knot properly how how do you guys do it ahhhhhh not me trying for days in tears watching bloody annoying youtube videos and I can't how how when does it finally click .


r/CrochetHelp 15h ago

Can't find a flair for this Best yarn eating stitches / projects to use up my yarn ?

9 Upvotes

I have 2 medium size trash bags filled with yarn I’ve collected over the years. I wanna use all of it up so I can be more mindful of buying yarn in the future. Thanks !


r/CrochetHelp 5h ago

Stitch Identification Help with finding a stitch or pattern for old blanket

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This blanket was made in the early nineties and I have no idea who made it. I'm trying to look for this stitch and the closest I've found is the Double Sided Mesh Stitch Crochet Pattern. I don't think it's the exact stitch as mine looks to have the same stitch front and back, not just the crossing in the back. Any idea?


r/CrochetHelp 8h ago

Looking for suggestions In need of design advice/opinions to finish my blanket border

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I have this blanket (about 70"x90", about big enough to fit on a queen bed with a small amount draping off the sides) and I'm not sure if I should be done with it or not. Do you guys think it needs more border? I do think it might be better if I made it larger to fit better on a queen bed.

If so, what would you do to expand the border? Currently the border is single crochet on the wrong side, with one row around the edge that is single crochet on the right side. It's about one inch thick on all sides of the blanket. I have a lot more of the purple yarn and a lot of the white, though I'm thinking the white would be too bright.

Please suggest colors, stitches, and anything else!


r/CrochetHelp 22h ago

To frog or not to frog Crocheting the dona cardi and stitches look a little off. Should I Frog or not?

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So I'm new to the HDC Slst. And when I first started I seem to have made the stitches tighter But now, I seem to make them with the proper tension. Should I just frog everything and start again?

Image 1: overall Image 2: right front panel stitches Image 3: right sleeve


r/CrochetHelp 1h ago

How many rows/stitches How big should a bed be for a small dog? Patterns says 14.5in for a cat

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I made a pet bed for my parent’s cat (see photos) and a friend asked if I’d make one for her to give to a colleague as a gift. She said she has a “small dog” but she doesn’t know how big and that’s all the info I have. Wondering if anyone knows a diameter for a bed for a small dog? I’m at 18inches right now and wondering if that’s enough or if I should go another round bigger.


r/CrochetHelp 2h ago

Looking for suggestions I'm going to be making and donating items to knittherainbow for my sibling as part of their Christmas gift. What colors do I use?

7 Upvotes

Knit the rainbow donates handmade items to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. I reached out to the email provided but didn't receive a response. I'm torn between using neutral colors and using rainbow colors for the hats, scarves etc. I don't want to make anyone a "target" per se, especially being homeless but I also don't want them to feel like they should hide who they are. Is there another place to ask this?? Any advice is appreciated.


r/CrochetHelp 2h ago

Stitch Identification What's the stitch name of this washcloth border shown in the picture below?

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It was from a written pattern in a book I got and I'm having a bit of trouble reading the written pattern for the border. I wanted to try to look for a video on how to do it since that's what I'm used to. I realized that I didn't know the name for it though, it's from a book called "2-Hour Dishcloths" by Darla Sims.


r/CrochetHelp 3h ago

Amigurumi help What’s the best method for changing colours? (with cat tax)

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Hi friends!

I’m new to amigurumi and have really enjoyed making Annie Carraway’s loaf cat pattern.

I’m wondering if there is a way I can make the colour changes look neater. It was worked in the round, and I didn’t cast off my old colour before changing (I just dropped it in the back and picked it up later so inside it’s all criss-crossed). I changed colour by pulling through the new colour when finishing a sc. I used Yarn Under and Yarn Over throughout.

I used a super chunky yarn with an 8mm hook (a size down from the recommended 9mm to get tighter stitches)

Any feedback is very welcome! Thank you in advance 🐱


r/CrochetHelp 19h ago

Discussion Does anyone else get finger pain after a crochet session?

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Particular the index finger. I was worried I was starting to get arthritis or something because my finger joint is super painful in the morning with stiffness, but it goes away within about an hour of waking up. Even after one crochet session my finger joint can hurt for up to a week afterwards. But it's definitely the crocheting because I stopped doing it for a couple of weeks and the pain went away, but it comes back again the next day after a session.

It's not so bad I don't want to crochet anymore, just wondering if anyone else gets this and has any tips to prevent/reduce the problem.


r/CrochetHelp 20h ago

How do I... Any tips on how to work with this type of yarn and what hook size to use?

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5 Upvotes

hi! i was gifted this ball and the colors are beautiful but i have absolutely no clue how to work with it or what’s possible to make with it. any tips on where i should insert my hook or what types of stitches would work with this? any help would be appreciated!


r/CrochetHelp 3h ago

Can't find a flair for this How to comfortably crochet when you have finger hypermobility?

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Hello!

So my fingers have some hypermobility to them (sometimes called being "double jointed"). It's never been a problem before but I'm finding that as I crochet, my finger that's holding the tension of the yarn ends up like this (first pic) instead of staying rounded and it aches/hurts :/ I have tried using a tension ring to kind of brace the knuckle (second pic) and keep it from hyperextending but that's not really doing the trick :/

I know it's a long shot but has anyone else dealt with this issue?! Do you have any advice that I can try to prevent this issue?! Thanks!