Want to learn how to crochet but you're not sure where to start? This is the class for you! Join designer Salena Baca as she walks you through the basics, including the five essential crochet stitches, pattern reading and more. Together, you’ll complete four cozy accessories — a headband, cowl, hat and scarf. With Salena’s expert guidance, you’ll be able to crochet your own projects with confidence!
Startup Library: Crochet
Everything you need to get started with crochet, plus four fun projects to practice your stitches.
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kim kemal from
Great teacher
I have been a crocheter for 50 years but never ventured into some of the skills here. Like how the instructor is very step-by-step and slow enough that you can follow along without having to rewind every 10 seconds.
This is another of the practical-skills classes that I love to have as an adjunct to the brain-intensive classes. If you learn crochet, you can crochet while you watch other Wondrium classes!
Date published: 2023-06-16
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Judit from
Great starting for everybody!
I made all the project and I had a lot of fun! I recommend it to everybody who wants to make sure their skills are solid.
Date published: 2022-05-07
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Trish A from
I have crocheted in the past but I found this video very helpful. Selena was informative and the camera included closeups to demonstrate stitches and techniques.
Date published: 2021-09-16
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kacx from
Great Beginner Course
Great course for someone who has never crocheted before. I was able to make all of the projects in the course guidebook.
Date published: 2021-09-09
Overview
About
Salena Baca has been hooked on crochet for more than 25 years, and began designing in 2009. Salena is also the founder of several crochet organizations, including the Design Wars Challenge, The Pattern Pack and the American Crochet Association.
01: Tools & Materials
Salena begins class by going over the different types of crochet hooks as well as other key tools you'll need to get started.
11 min
02: Yarn
Get a better understanding of yarn as Salena covers some important essentials including yarn weights, fibers and colors, plus tips on choosing the best beginner-friendly yarns.
20 min
03: Chain Stitch
Once you understand the basics of hooks and yarn, start using them together as you learn to hold your hook and make a slip knot. From there, practice stitching chains, one of the most fundamental crochet stitches and your foundation for things to come!
14 min
04: Single Crochet
Now, start building on your chains with the single crochet stitch. Salena shows you how to work into the chain, turn your row and examine the fabric to help you gain an understanding of the swatch you're working.
25 min
05: Half Double Crochet
Next up, the half double crochet stitch! Similar to the single crochet, work this slightly longer stitch together into a starting chain, then turn the row.
17 min
06: Double Crochet
Ready to tackle your next stitch? Building on the stitches from previous lessons, work a practice swatch to learn about placement and get familiar with the fabric you're creating.
17 min
07: Triple Crochet
Salena guides you through the last foundation stitch, and tallest one yet: the triple crochet. Work a sample swatch to learn about placement and get familiar with the fabric you're creating.
17 min
08: Understanding Patterns
After you've practiced the basic stitches, learn how to follow directions. In this lesson, take an in-depth look at a written pattern so you can make sense of what you're reading.
12 min
09: Headband
Now that you know the basic stitches and how to read a pattern, start your first project: a cute headband! Salena shares a few new techniques, such as how to crochet through just one loop and seam your ends with a crochet hook.
23 min
10: Working in Rounds
Once you know how to work a project in rows, crochet in the round as you learn to work open tubes and flat circles.
31 min
11: Cowl
Put your round crochet skills to the test as you work your second project, a beautiful cowl! Salena shares a new stitch pattern as you work through the project, step by step.
24 min
12: Bulky Hat
Practice the center-out round method to create your third project, a cute bulky hat that's worked from the top down. Start with a magic circle and work increases to shape your hat. Then see how to change colors to finish it off.
32 min
13: Cluster Scarf
Start your fourth and final project, a cluster scarf, as you learn to work a complex specialty stitch, the cluster stitch. Afterwards, Salena shows you how to make color changes in rows and read more complex patterns, including a crochet diagram, to complete your scarf.
33 min
