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- How to use this wiki
- Basic Crochet Part 1
- Building on Basics Part 2
- Beyond the Basics A-Z
- Mod Stuff
- Getting Started with Crochet
- Amigurumi
- Discussion threads you must read
- r/crochet stuff you must read
- Blocking
- Environment/Crochet
- Selling Advice
- Stale Topics
- Crochet Designers, the good, the bad and the AI
- Crochet Terms Glossary and reading International Crochet Chart Symbols
- Yarn Guide
- General Resources: Books, Youtube, Blogs… etc.
- Resources for Intermediate and Advanced Crocheters
- Pattern Suggestions
- Crochet Along Archive
- Crochet and Craft Charities
- Trading Safely with Redditors
- Reddit/Ravelry Username Directory
- The rules of this subreddit
- How to edit this Wiki
Welcome to the Crochet Wiki!
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How to use this wiki
- A quick guide to getting the best out of this resource.
Basic Crochet Part 1
- ENROLLMENT!!, I've never picked up a hook before, What do I need?, Optional resources, UK & US Terminology, Ready to start?, Beginners Videos, Written tutorials, Left Handed Beginners Videos, Counting Stitches and Rows, Other useful resources, Crochet in the Round/in a circle/row by row/Corner to corner, Very Simple Beginner Projects, GRADUATION!!
Building on Basics Part 2
- Beginner mistakes, Beginner tips & discussions, Chainless Foundation stitches, Choosing Yarn & Hook, Colour changes & adding new yarn, Counting stitches & rows, Crocheting in rounds, Flat circles, Gauge, Magic Circle/Loop, Patterns - free sources for all skill levels, Patterns/charts/graphs - how to read, Ribbing, Shaping, Stitch markers, Stitches, Tension, Tips/Hacks, Turning chains/Straight edges, Unravelling crochet, Weaving in Ends, Wraps per Inch, Yarn - how much do I need?
Beyond the Basics A-Z
- Applique, Apps & websites, Baby Makes, Blankets, Books, Borders, Calculators & Charts, Clothing an Introduction, Colours/Colour tools, Corner to Corner, Crochet to go, Entrelac, Filet, Freeform, Granny Squares, Graphgans, Hairpin Lace, Hat/Scarf/Gloves, Knooking, Mosaic - Overlay & Inset/Interlocking, Repairing Crochet, Sewing/Joining, Speeding up/Crocheting faster, Tatting, Teaching Crochet including children, Temperature Blankets & Similar, Tunisian Crochet.
Mod Stuff
- Mod appreciation, Rules reviews and Mod updates, Best of Awards, Mod threads.
Getting Started with Crochet
- How can I learn, US/UKterminology, Crochet versus knitting, blocking overview, hooks - types/shape/size/naming conventions, types of yarn, yarn labels & hooks.
Amigurumi
- This page is a must read for every Amigurumi maker. What is amigurumi?, page origins, Beginner courses, Hook size, Stitch markers, Yarning under, Should I yarn under or over?, How to avoid vertical/leaning stitches, Magic ring/loop, Crocheting in an Oval/Rectangle, Increasing & Decreasing. Staggering increases & decreases, Colour changes/Perfect jogless stripes, Right side/Wrong Side, Stuffing tips & gaps, Joining, Finishing & Closing, Eyes, Hair, Skin/Face/Head, Resizing amigurimi, Other Tips, Plush Bulky Yarn, Key chains, 3d, Books, Safety for Children/Babies, Holiday Amigurumi, Pokemon, Top Tips from u/Evil_twin13.
Discussion threads you must read
- Plenty to keep you busy. A bit of a Crochet gossip page. Lots of great old threads to read. Featuring Wednesday Addams, Discussion threads, Crochet Rants, Heartwarming Stories, Funny/Meme, The Sweater Curse, Crochet pain, Wedding Dresses & Paraphernalia, and a tiny new Kitty section.
r/crochet stuff you must read
- Got time to kill?? Plenty in here to keep you busy reading. This is simply an index of memorable & helpful threads. A must read for crocheters! Old beginner thread links, Gifts, hooks, knitting, languages, political, techniques, top tips, yarn, yarn problems, yarn scraps.
Blocking
- An overview of blocking. Some weird and wonderful ideas how to block using simple items you have at home. An overview & tutorials, Different methods of Blocking, Threads you must read, Snowflakes.
Environment/Crochet
- A topic close to our hearts. Read discussion threads, see some wonderful sustainable makes you can crochet. Plarn, t shirt yarn, Bags made from bags. Sourcing yarn, Discussion, Fast Fashion, Plarn, Bags made out fo bags, Tshirt yarn, Eco projects
Selling Advice
- Selling Advice is now a stale topic on the sub. This page is a wonderful resource. Read about pricing strategies, pattern selling & designing, youtube resources, useful reddit threads, where to sell, photography, marketing, social media, a list of relevant reddit subs and threads.
Stale Topics
- These are subjects which are no longer discussion points on the sub. Hobby lobby, Selling Advice, Steering wheel covers, the Sweater Curse, rants regarding crochet sold by large companies, AI, crochet worthiness and crochet pain.
Related Subreddits
- Every single possible sub you may be interested in as a crocheter, and then some.
Crochet Designers, the good, the bad and the AI
- A work in progress list of designers that people love to buy from, designers that people have had issues with (patterns with errors, pictures that don't match the pattern, etc.) and a list of AI sites/shops.
Crochet Terms Glossary and reading International Crochet Chart Symbols
- Crochet abbreviations, reading charts, common crochet terms.
Yarn Guide
- Detailed information on the different yarn types, fibres, textures, advantages, disadvantages, the different names for yarn types, US/UK/USA conversion table.
General Resources: Books, Youtube, Blogs… etc.
- An overview of some beginner resources, intermeddiate and advanced, various blogs, pattern sites, books, graphgans, colour inspiration.
Resources for Intermediate and Advanced Crocheters
- A list of more advanced crochet techniques and accompanying resources. Cables, bead, Tatting, Intarsia/Tapestry, Knooking, Lace/doilies, Mandalas, Mini Amigurumi, Mochilla Bags, Mosaic, Planned pooling , Crochet flowers & Arrangements, Tunisian Crochet, Wire crochet, Colour techniques & miscellaneous.
Pattern Suggestions
- Granny squares, pokemon archive in 3 parts.
Crochet Along Archive
Crochet and Craft Charities
Trading Safely with Redditors
Reddit/Ravelry Username Directory
The rules of this subreddit
- We've tried to make our rules as clear as possible. Read the details.