Crochet for Absolute Beginners - Learn All Basic Stitches from Slip Knot to Treble Stitch

Kavitha
13 minutes ago
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If you’ve ever picked up a crochet hook, stared at a ball of yarn, and thought, “Where do I even start?", you’re in the right place! 🌸

Crocheting may look complicated at first, but once you learn a few basic crochet stitches, you’ll realize how easy (and addictive!) it truly is. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know from making your first slip knot to mastering the treble crochet stitch.

(You can watch the full step-by-step YouTube video below 👇)

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Crochet Tutorial

This lesson is designed especially for absolute beginners, no prior experience needed! You’ll learn:

How to make a Slip Knot – the foundation of every crochet project
How to create a Chain Stitch (CH)
How to crochet a Single Crochet (SC)
The difference between Half Double Crochet (HDC) and Double Crochet (DC)
How to make a beautiful Treble Crochet (TR) stitch

Each stitch builds on the previous one, so by the end of this tutorial, you’ll know 4 essential crochet stitches that can take you from simple washcloths to stunning blankets and scarves!

💡 Why These Crochet Stitches Matter

These are the stitches you’ll use in almost every crochet project:

Single Crochet (SC) – perfect for tight, dense textures
Half Double Crochet (HDC) – adds softness and flexibility
Double Crochet (DC) – great for shawls, granny squares, and garments
Treble Crochet (TR) – adds height and open texture for decorative patterns

Learning them step-by-step helps you understand how tension, loops, and hook movement work together to create fabric from yarn.

🧵 Yarn & Hook I Used

In the video, I used:

Medium weight acrylic yarn (bright green)
5 mm crochet hook (perfect for beginners)

You can use any yarn you have at home, just match it with the recommended hook size on the yarn label. Don’t stress about perfection; your first few rows are all about practice and fun!

💬 Common Struggles Beginners Face

Most beginners find the slip knot and chains confusing at first.

That’s why in this video, I’ve taken special care to show you exactly how to make it easy, so you don’t give up before your crochet journey begins.

🌈 After This Video…

You’ll be able to confidently read beginner patterns, follow crochet tutorials, and even start simple projects like:

Crochet dishcloths
Amigurumi toys
Granny squares
Hair scrunchies

And the best part? Once you understand these basics, you can learn any other stitch with ease.

🪄 Pro Tip

Practice each stitch for 10 minutes a day for a week. By the weekend, you’ll be surprised at how natural it feels to move your hook through the yarn!

📌 Save This for Later

Pin this post on Pinterest or bookmark it. It’s a perfect reference when you forget the difference between HDC and DC (we’ve all been there!).

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Let’s make learning crochet simple, relaxing, and fun! 🧶✨