Learn to Crochet: Let’s Wrap Things Up

We’ve reached the end of our Learn to Crochet series, and it’s time to wrap things up.

Over the past ten weeks we’ve learned the basic stitches — sc, hdc, dc, trc — as well as how to work in the round, change colors, read patterns and charts, and increase and decrease. We’ve made fingerless mitts, a hat, and two cowls. This has been an intense crash course on crochet, and we’re ready to make our ways into the world, armed with our hooks.

Basically, we’ve all become expert-level crocheters. So where do we go from here?

OK, technically we’re probably more advanced-beginner than expert, but we’ve learned a lot in a short time. We don’t want those skills to disappear, so it’s time to practice!

Practice New Stitches

Our Stitch Finder page is a great place for practicing new stitches. Check it out to find lace, motifs, colorwork, and more to play with. Try making squares out of Crochet Cable, Basic Shell, Checkerboard, and Fanfare, all pictured above, or any of the other stitches listed.

We will be spotlighting different patterns from the Stitch Finder — in both knit and crochet — on the blog going forward, so keep checking back.

Patterns to Try

Saddlebrook Cape Scarf by Two of Wands

We have tons of great patterns right here on our site, and you can even sort them by difficulty. Levels 1 and 2 should be old hat (pun intended) for you by now, and you could likely handle 3 as well. Challenge yourself a bit and try level 4. Level 5 might be a struggle at this point, but with practice you’ll work your way up to it.

Ella Tied Cardigan	Granny Afghan/Shawl
Granny Motif Market Bag	Easy Blanket Sweater by Mama in a Stitch

With the skills you’ve learned, you can make projects of any kind. Sweaters, bags, blankets, shawls, you name it. If you aren’t sure about something, I’ve found that the best way to learn is to just jump in and do it. Try that new stitch, or the shape you thought was too hard. Follow the directions and see what happened — you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised.

Tea House Wrap by Two of Wands

Let’s Wrap It Up

I genuinely hope that this series has helped you learn to crochet. It’s definitely been useful for me to write it — I know I’ve learned a lot over the past couple of months. Learning to crochet was my New Years resolution, and for the first time in many years, I actually fulfilled it!

These posts aren’t going anywhere, so if you ever need a refresher, just pull them up and read! And if you need even more help, our Learn section has instructions on many crochet techniques as well.

Thanks so much for being a part of this series and learning with me. You’ve got a whole lifetime of crocheting ahead of you, so go forth and do it. There are always new projects to try and new stitches to learn. Get creative, and most of all, have fun!