This page is a resource you can use for locating the answers to crochet questions that have already been answered; the answers are all posted somewhere on our website, and they are linked below so you can hopefully find them easily.
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How Do I...?
Lisa Gutierrez / Getty Images - How do I get started with crochet?
Answer: We'll help you! Check out this page: How to crochet. See also: free crochet videos. - I'm left-handed. How do I crochet with my left hand?
Answer: Check out the following resources for help: Crocheting left-handed - How do I crochet the chain stitch?
Answer: Check out this chain stitch tutorial for step-by-step instructions. - How do I crochet the slip stitch?
Answer: See our slip stitch instructions. - How do I do the single crochet stitch?
Answer: Our single crochet tutorial shows you how. - How do I do the half double crochet stitch?
Answer: Check out our half double crochet tutorial to learn this stitch. - How do I do the double crochet stitch?
Answer: Take a look at our double crochet tutorial to learn how. - How do I do the treble crochet stitch?
Answer: Check out this page on how to do treble crochet. - How do I change colors in crochet?
Answer: This tutorial shows you how to change colors in single crochet stitch. You can use the same steps to change colors in any other basic crochet stitch. - How do I crochet two colors in the same row?
Answer: Tapestry crochet is one technique you can use for doing this. See our tapestry crochet tutorial for more info and step-by-step instructions. - How do I crochet a scarf?
Answer: how to crochet a scarf - How do I crochet a blanket?
Answer: how to crochet a blanket - How do I crochet a granny square?
Answer: Check out this granny square tutorial to learn how to crochet a basic granny square. - How do I crochet a dishcloth (or washcloth)?
Answer: See how to crochet dishcloths and washcloths - How do I crochet a shawl?
Answer: Check out this easy shawl tutorial for one possible way of doing it. - How do I crochet a baby hat?
Answer: This page details just about everything you'd ever need to know about crocheting baby hats - How do I put blocks or squares together?
Answer: Check out these methods for joining granny squares and other crocheted pieces. - How do I attach an applique to my craft project?
Answer: See how to attach appliques. - Is it possible to knit with a crochet hook?
Answer: See How to knit with a crochet hook. - How do I prevent blisters when crocheting?
Answer: Learn about blister prevention.
- How do I get started with crochet?
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What Is...?
- What is the difference between knitting and crocheting?
Answer: Here's a summary of the main differences. - What is freeform crochet?
Read an overview of freeform crochet. - What is Tunisian crochet?
Introduction to Tunisian crochet. - What is a tapestry needle, and why do you need one for crocheting?
Learn about tapestry needles. - What is "Knooking"? What is a "Knook"?
Information about Knooking. - What is a chemo cap?
Answer: The definition of a chemo cap. - What is coned yarn?
Answer: Learn the meaning of the phrase "coned yarn." - What is the correct hook size for crocheting a rag rug?
- What is the difference between knitting and crocheting?
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Do You Have a Free Crochet Pattern For...?
Verónica Bouvet / Getty Images - Do you have any free patterns for afghans?
Answer: Of course we do! Check out these free crochet afghan patterns. - How about baby blankets and baby afghans?
Answer: Please take a look at our free crochet baby blanket patterns. - Do you have any free granny square patterns?
Answer: This page features free granny square patterns. You can also find another page of free granny square project ideas. - Where can I get free hat patterns?
Answer: Right here on our website! See our free hat patterns. - Where can I get free scarf patterns?
Answer: See our free crochet scarf patterns. - Where can I find free dishcloth patterns?
Answer: We've posted a whole bunch of free dishcloth patterns for you to use. - Where can I get free washcloth patterns?
Answer: Take a look at a variety of free washcloth patterns. - I'm looking for a head wrap pattern. Do you have one?
Answer: Yes! Try one of these suggestions. - Where can I find crochet patterns for baby shoes?
Answer: Here are some patterns to try. - I have scrap yarn that I want to make something small with...do you have free patterns for this?
Answer: We've compiled a list of free scrap yarn patterns; additionally, Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten has contributed a list of ideas for using leftover yarn.
- Do you have any free patterns for afghans?
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Questions About Charts and Charted Patterns
- I have a crochet chart. How do I read it? What does each square on the chart represent?
Answer: See this page: How to read a crochet chart.
Continue to 5 of 9 below. - I have a crochet chart. How do I read it? What does each square on the chart represent?
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Questions About Crochet Books
Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, Lark Books - What crochet books do you recommend?
Answer: Check this page of crochet books to see a list of the books we've reviewed on our website. - Can I buy these books from you?
Answer: No, sorry, we don't sell any books. We make all our resources available for free! (See also: free crochet stuff.) However, when we write reviews, we do our best to link you up to places where you can buy the books.
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Yarn Questions
De Agostini / C. Balossini / Getty Images - I'm a total beginner. I don't know anything about crochet. What yarn should I buy?
Answer: See these yarn recommendations for beginners. - What yarn should I use for crocheting potholders?
Answer: Here are my suggestions. - What does "worsted weight yarn" mean?
Answer: Learn the glossary definition of worsted weight yarn."
- I'm a total beginner. I don't know anything about crochet. What yarn should I buy?
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Questions About Crochet Hooks, Tools and Supplies
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Questions About How to Fix Something That Went Wrong
Sometimes your crochet projects just don't turn out as you expect. When that happens, naturally, you want to know what went wrong. If you are having a hard time figuring out how to fix the problem(s), there are several things you can do.
- I am crocheting from a graph, and my stitches look jagged and awful. Is there a fix for this?
Answer: Learn how to deal with this problem. - Please help! My yarn is from two different dye lots. What do I do?
Answer: There's an easy fix for this.
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Miscellaneous Crochet Questions
Lucy Lambriex / Getty Images - Is crochet the right hobby for me? How will I know if it is or isn't?
Answer: why not jump in, give it a try, and then trust your instincts from there? I've written an article with additional insights that you might find helpful. See this page: Is crochet the right craft for you?
- Is crochet the right hobby for me? How will I know if it is or isn't?