A detailed photo and video tutorial on how to hold your yarn when crocheting to make it easier to control, keep an even tension and reduce wrist strain.

Learn how to crochet a slip knot (get the yarn onto your hook) for complete beginners. Follow the written instructions or watch the video to make it super easy.

Learn how to hold a crochet hook before starting your first crochet project. This guide is for complete beginners and includes photos and a video tutorial.

How to count crochet stitches and chains properly. We go through how to count them on a foundation chain, in a row and in the round.

Learn how to weave in ends in crochet properly with this tutorial. Secure your project and hide loose ends for a finished look - a necessary step in crochet.

How to crochet the second row in rows and in the round. Learn how many chains to make at the beginning, which stitch to start in and where the last stitch is.

How to crochet the first row after the foundation chain. I go over where to insert your hook and how the three different options affect the way your work looks.

Learn how to yarn over in crochet, going over what it is, the difference between yarn over and yarn under and how they both affect your finished project.

Discover how to crochet a magic ring and start your round projects like a pro with this step-by-step tutorial. Includes a video and written instructions.

Learn how to crochet a foundation chain or starting chain which is often asked for in a pattern which is worked in rows.