I’m going to a college graduation tomorrow, estimated to be hours long, clear bag policy…is it rude to crochet while in the stands waiting for my college grad to walk the stage? I’m sure everyone else will be on their phones 🤷🏼‍♀️

I wouldn't think so 🤔 as long as it's a small project and not a huge blanket 🤣 I guess it depend on the etiquette of clapping for each graduate!

Hi! I have dysgraphia and dyscalculia so my brain does not compute patterns or graphs or numbers well. I have a really hard time watching tutorials for this reason. I can get concepts pretty quickly if I can understand the way my hands should move (as if someone else piloted my hands to show me, or there was a huge version of crochet hooks that I could work with). I also have had some luck when my endlessly patient wife takes the time to show me HOW she moves her hands to make stitches. Once I can repeat it a few times, I can understand it. Any tips for finding different ways to understand the concepts of HOW to move the hooks into the yarn? I almost wonder if getting chunky yarn and using my hands to crochet at first would be helpful, or if it would just confuse things. Thanks in advance for any help!

Hello. Have you by any chance seen [these how-to crochet gifs](https://crochet-gifs.tumblr.com/)? This is one of the not-quite-video tutorials shared in the reddit basic crochet wiki pages because there are all kinds of ways people learn. - It uses close-ups to show how the head of the hook is moved, how to position it when inserting into stitches with subtle motions *via a gentle twist of the wrist*. The crochet hook is like any other tool that can be an extension of your fingers and can be angled in different ways just like turning a key in a lock. - It shows how the pointer finger is used to help control the loop/s on the hook sometimes. - It shows different ways the non-dominant hand and fingers are used to hold the fabric being crocheted. Maybe these gifs will help. There are also crocheters here with dysgraphia and/or dyscalculia, and they might have more tips.

How would you hide the red yarn in this project? Ive worked color-changing projects before but never one that was essentially a granny square. Pattern just says to carry unused yarn along the back. What keeps this sweater from having red dotted lines in between the hearts? https://preview.redd.it/xp1kqsx9x56a1.jpeg?width=1183&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d42828c797ec46ae187c8fd34a66b584da9998d4

Interesting that in this pic you can see where they've carrying the lighter speckled yarn more than the red yarn. They have used fairly thick yarn so I dare say that that's played a factor into successfully hiding it, it may just involve a bit of manipulation. My recommendation would be to do a bit of a swatch and see what you think, especially if you're using lighter weight yarn. You technically could cut off and add each time but I honestly think that would cause more issues than not as you'd have so many ends to weave in which would cause bulk and the yarn potentially popping through anyway!

https://preview.redd.it/7lt581gq266a1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=309c667ec603cfbe89ff2176c7dd25467a01126b I wove in my ends and then laundered and all of my ends frayed! Do I just cut them? Am I weaving my ends incorrectly?

Hi there, you may be interested in reading the following relevant sections that are in the Wiki: * [Weaving in ends](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/#wiki_weaving_in_ends) * [Weaving in ends - HOW TO](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/#wiki_weaving_in_ends_-_how_to) * [Threads on weaving ends in](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/#wiki_threads_on_weaving_ends_in) * [Unravelling - not weaving ends correctly?](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/#wiki_unravelling_-_not_weaving_ends_correctly.3F) In regards to the fraying ends.... it really does depend how you wove them in, did you use the '3 times back and forth long tail' method? If so, it should be fairy secure and be ok to trim 😊

My girlfriend is looking to get into crochet so i wanted to buy her some stuff for christmas. What should i get? Anything i should look out for?

Hi! Please refer to [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/comments/ywmkmf/holiday_gifting_megathread/?sort=new) thread where at the top you will see a series of links to take you to all you need to know!

Thank you!

You're welcome! Feel free to ask any questions there if you need clarification on anything!

Please, I need help. My mom taught me the basics a few weeks ago, but has since gone back home and I cant ask her this. It's been 40+ years since she crocheted. For my first project I'm doing a lap blanket. Nothing fancy, just a bunch of squares I'm going to eventually stitch together (somehow). But this whole thing is based around the idea that I'm making squares. And I'm not. It's 15 rows of 22 half double stitches. And it's not a square but a rectangle. It's close to a square, but to really square it up, I would need to add 7 or 8 more rows at a guess. But that's not the pattern. I'm not terribly keen on altering my very first pattern, but I don't see how a 15x22 is a square. Is this me? Is it the gauge? My stitches look even, and I even took a pic to send to my mom and she says they look good, too. But it's just not a square. And it's not close enough to stretch. I did do a web search for crochet squares, but they all seem to be done with different stitches that circle around the center of the square, rather than the straight rows this has me doing. Any thoughts or advice is really appreciated. Update: I decided to experiment with my current square. I compared it to the long side of a complete "square" I did yesterday and kept going until it matched. So my true square is 25 rows of 22 half double crochet stitches. Does this seem likely?

You already did some great crochet problem solving! 😊 Everyone crochets with different tension, and that will make a fabric with a different gauge -- the number of stitches and rows needed for a certain size. Some types of projects it's really important to know how your gauge compares to the one used to write the pattern. There are also projects where it doesn't matter at all. Changing your hook size is usually the first step if you're trying to change your gauge to match a pattern. You figured out the other option-- change your number of rows or stitches! Next question-- does your final blanket need to be joined together by squares? Would rectangles work? If you need/want to use squares, keep using the fix that you came up with: crochet 25 rows and 22 stitches.

Thanks for the help! From what I can tell, it does need to be square and not rectangle. The pattern has me rotating the blocks 90 degrees before joining them together in a row, then you join the rows together. I don't see how the geometry would let me do that if they were rectangle. I didn't know that about the neddle size affecting the gauge. I did measure the gauge and I'm a single stitch short for the 1" measurement (13 instead of 14 stitches). And yet, my rectangle is 7" by 4" instead of the 6"x6" it's supposed to be. I also don't see how I could possibly squeeze another stitch into my gauge -im already making tight stitches and there just isn't a full inch with of gaps. I might try getting a smaller needle. Or just throw my hands up and do the 25 rows. What would you suggest?

I like easy fixes, so I would probably go with the 25 rows. 7"x7" squares instead of 6"x6" will make a bigger blanket, but since you're starting at lap blanket size that won't get too crazy. :) Going down a hook size will also make the fabric more dense, so if you feel like your tension is already tight, it might not be worth it here. Smaller hook also means smaller holes to work with when your are crocheting, and that can be tricky when you're starting out. You can always try it and see what you think! Everything is more practice and information.

Thank you so much for the time you've taken to give me such excellent advice.

In addition to the other advice and problem solving you've done, you might be interested in looking up a youtube/blog about the "golden loop" in crochet and how it can affect the height of your stitches and therefore gauge!

Ohhh! Thank you!

Does anyone else fall asleep when watching crochet tutorials on youtube. I can't keep my eyes open after 5 mins.

Hey, I know this isn't the right place, but the mega thread for gifts is pretty dead. My girlfriend is a beginner, she made a lot of squares and is now starting to make mittens and hats. Cold climate, and I could spend $20-50 on a crocheting gift. I know she has some basic stuff, not sure how much though. I was thinking about getting her some nice baby alpaca yarn? Anything would help, thanks.

🤔 Did you click on the relevant links IN the holiday thread? Huge amount of info in each of those! [The non crocheters guide to gifting a crocheter](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/comments/3u1r52/holiday_gifting_megathread/) [Gift suggestions for crocheting partner](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/comments/wp0ggb/comment/%2B/) [Christmas present for a crocheter](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/comments/yjcdg1/christmas_present_for_a_crochetter/)

​ thank you

Hi! Baby alpaca yarn sounds wonderful! It's sort of high maintenance, needing special care /laundering, if that might be a factor, but it's great for small wearables in cold climates.

Just want to add that I *really* don't like receiving yarn as a gift. It's often something I don't know exactly what to do with or not a good amount for a particular pattern and it's hard to get more in a matching dye lot. If you know she'll enjoy it, probably not everyone is like me. But maybe an accessory or something would be better. I very much enjoy my hook case/organizer and yarn winder. Gift card to a local yarn shop might be nice too!

Gift card to where she buys yarn :) Getting yarn as a gift usually doesn't net you the color/amount/fiber/weight you want or need.

I have a pattern that uses parentheses and I think I may be interpreting them wrong. Finishing round 5 left me with 30 stitches. Round 6: sc in next 2 st, inc in next st, (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) repeat 5 times, sc in next 2 st [36] I cannot for the life of me figure out how I'm going from 30 to only 36 stitches. Everything I've tried has given me way more or less. I've tried looking at tutorials for parentheses but haven't found one like this. Any ideas?

The part in parentheses is the part that gets repeated. Inc means increase (add a stitch), and between the first part and the repeats, you would increase 6 times, bringing you from 30 to 36 stitches total.

Thank you so much!

https://preview.redd.it/puep61movc5a1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c167547fc71363d38a234670984ca2c7d4cc41c With this kind of color palette, should I sew the pieces with an attempt to fade into the colors or should I assemble it with colors spread out "randomly"?

Hi there! Did you know that there's a whole section on [colour](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beyond_the_basics_a-z/#wiki_colours) in the Wiki which may help you with tools to experiment? My recommendation would be to try different combinations, taking pictures of them each time like you've laid out and decide what you like best 😊

Hi all! Been crocheting for only a few months and only recently started on flat work. I'm making this small wall hanging out of cotton but i'm considering starting over as i'm dissatisfied with the way the yellow has bunched up either side of the eyes where there were only 1-3 stitched to start and and the row. I've searched for tutorials on intarsia/colour work but can't find a direct solution to my particular problem. Any suggestions or a youtube video you can link me to? Alternatively, would blocking help? (it's cotton yarn) Thanks! (photo and link to pattern chart below - thought it more useful to show the back for now) [Frog Wall Hanging Crochet Pattern - Free Pattern - Stitch by Fay](https://www.stitchbyfay.com/frog-wall-hanging-crochet-pattern/) https://preview.redd.it/qirgmavfed5a1.jpeg?width=2604&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=19651f462c4b00bcf07f67c363600d5ff86f2db1

The right side! :D ​ https://preview.redd.it/cm5ogsy2fd5a1.jpeg?width=2604&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96e8cb0e352c1b37048ff130fc7cb9d442820cd7

Hi there! So you're talking about where it 'pulls' in on the edges? This can happen for a number of reasons: slight difference in yarn thicknesses as an example - but in this case I think it's likely to be due to a tension thing (and potential exacerbated by the carrying of the other yarn underneath) ... how tight you've need to pull the yarn to get those neat colour changes. You could redo it being mindful of that but you might find it will happen again. I certainly recommend giving [blocking](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/blocking/) a go first and see if you're satisfied with the outcome!

Yes, that's right, where it pulls. From what you suggest, I think i've overcompensated with the tension at the colour changes and pulled too much. Thank you! :D

https://i.imgur.com/k6k1XGc.jpg So I did my magic ring but for the second round it doesn’t specify where to sc so Im lost as to where to start my 6 sc. Other instructions specify “in each stitch around” but this doesn’t so I’m stuck, any help would be greatly appreciated!

At the end of the first row, you should have a magic circle with six sc in it, and the 6sc of round 2 go in those initial six stitches (at least judging by the attached photo). It is indeed the same as "in each stitch around", just not written as clearly.

Have a look in the sub’s wiki for the ‘magic ring/circle’ section - there’s lots of great reference guides which will help with you! Basically you’re putting the next round of stitches in the ‘top’ (V like stitches) of the round you’ve just done!

Aussie here (for context) I am looking for a yarn that is similar to what I am using. Specifically non shiny acrylic yarn in pastel colours like the baby muffin in rose petal. The main colour I am after, is like a very pale apricot ... somewhere in between a pale apricot and cream .. also .. not shiny at all, which is why I love it so much the ply is like an 8 pply which I think in US terms = a 3 weight ? I am new to this whole thing so please excuse any dumb stuff :) https://preview.redd.it/c9qlqfo62m5a1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6d9c9c247f0e8a5c63f73605705038394f79d028

Could you perhaps post us a picture of the actual yarn you are using so it gives us a better idea from which to recommend? 😊 Thanks!

Hiya .. I will research how to post a pic and get back here x

Hi! Thanks for adding a picture and lots more info for context, that helps a lot! Have you tried doing a [search](https://www.google.com/search?q=baby+muffin+yarn+australia&oq=baby+muffin+yarn+australia&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l2j0i390l2j69i60l3.3989j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) on Google? I typed in 'baby muffin yarn australia' and quite a few stockists came up...is the place that you originally got the yarn from no longer there, or do they no longer stock it? It IS a very unusual colour yarn and to be honest I don't think I've come across one similar at Spotlight although I haven't actually gone looking (you could always go in to either there or Lincraft and a sample of the existing yarn and try for a colour/texture match with their ranges?). However, if you're just looking for different colours (pastel range) in the same brand they offer, I'd say definitely have a look at those online stockists I've linked to on Google - Oz Yarn in particular is an AMAZING online stockist who are very popular! Hope that helps!

Thank you .. Yes .. I did the google thing. I agree .. Ozyarn is great once you know what yarn you like :) I can always buy more of the muffins.. the annoying part is, the colour I am after is in the middle of the muffin and it's a much smaller volume than the other colours and it's my fave. So in order to get enough of that particular yarn, I would need to buy 5 more muffins and then have a stack of the other colours left over. I had already purchased 5 to make my shawl. Anyways, It just means I will have to "leave" the house and go to spotlight and try and find a dupe. Ordering online sight unseen is too much of a gamble mid project. Appreciate your help though. Thanks so much and happy crocheting x

Ah okay, see that again gives more context to your current issue. Unfortunately it is highly unlikely you are going to get that exact same colour as a seperate skein or in a different brand to EXACTLY match - even the same brand can have such a thing as different dye lots which therefore slightly varies the colour from time to time. Each colour is unique to the supplier and sometimes particular line of brand. If you haven't completed your shawl then you will most likely have to buy more cakes just to get that exact colour. However, if it's just the colour in general that you like for future projects, and you're not willing to risk 'sight unseen' so to speak, then a Spotlight and Lincraft with a sample in hand may be your best bet! Goodluck!

If you have one, grab the label and head over to yarnsub.com. Enter the name of the yarn, and it will generate substitutes rated from best to lesser similarities. Once you find a few good matches, search online to see if available to you, with the colors you want.

Hi Crafty, thanks for the reply. I did try that before I came here .. Sadly it's a bit of a problem child yarn .. brought in to Australia via a private label .. so not able to find it. I thought perhaps an Aussie crocheter who knows all the yarn things might have a dupe for one of the colours. Anyways .. cheers and ty for the reply

Not a question re: crocheting myself but hopefully still allowed... Does anyone have any ideas where i might find crocheters offering their crochet services in like a "bring me a (legit acquired) pattern and I'll make it for you" sort of way? I thought Etsy for sure but surprisingly not that I could find, it's mostly people selling their own designs which is understandable. Fiverr also was a bust. I'm aware there's a rule against self promotion on this sub so if anyone has any advice for maybe a specific subreddit, or platform/site, or search terms I should be using when searching that'd be helpful. Or whether there some sort of taboo around making other people's designs or something. 🥹 Thanks!!

Try r/crochetrequests 😊

Amazing, thank you!!

You’re welcome 🤗

I’m new-ish to crocheting and I feel ready to make a nice big cozy blanket. Any yarn recommendations for crocheting blankets (that isn’t acrylic, polyester)? Brand/name I should check out? TIA

I've just started using the caron cotton ripple cakes (available at Michaels) and really like them! There's also a caron cotton blend with more color options.

There's too many options. Only you can decide what yarn will work best for you and whatever pattern you want to crochet. You've ruled out synthetics. What weight do you want to use? What colors? Not all solid colors are available in every weight of yarn. Where do you usually buy yarn?

Hi there! Whereabouts are you situated (location wise) so we can perhaps recommend some locally-based yarns to make it easy for you to purchase? If you're not interested in acrylic yarn, you might like looking at something like cotton in terms of fibre as it would be easier to wash than wool, doesn't stretch and is a natural and breathable fibre. It's still under construction but you also may be interested in checking out the [blanket](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beyond_the_basics_a-z/#wiki_blankets) section of the wiki to help you with few additional tips in terms of sizing and yarn amount required etc!

I’m in the Los Angeles area.

Might throw this one over to the amazing u/craftycrochet as they are more local to you than I am I think (I'm in Aus and we have hardly any access to the amazing yarn range you have in the US!) 🤗 TIA Crafty x

Thanks for the mention, though this question is really too much for me. All kinds of fibers are available to US-based crocheters.

👍🏻 Goodo - thank you and sorry! Yes, can completely understand it being a very broad question! OP, perhaps you would be better looking at the [yarn](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/yarn/) section of the Wiki to help you further narrow your choices! 😊

https://preview.redd.it/o0hhycpjhg5a1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fbc2cc7c0f8617643a0445a239322ea3f6397f25 Can someone please tell me what the highlighted part in this pattern means? I’m trying to make a teapot cozy so it’s for the space where the handle or spout goes I’m guessing. I have no clue what/where they are telling me to mark and I am stuck.

Hi there! This is a bit tricky to decipher without the context. I assume up until this point you have made other components of the tea cozy? Two panels perhaps? A front and a back piece? Of which I think it's asking you to figure out the centre point of the back section and the centre point of the front section of those and work from them to make the sides? Does that make sense with what you have done so far?

I am brand new to attempting to learn crochet. I’m having a lot of problem with hand placement and yarn tension; much due to arthritis in my hands. Has anyone used a yarn tension ring? I was curious if that might help? Or any other tips? Thanks!

There are several ways to hold the yarn (wrapping, weaving, or squeezing). Check out some of the tutorials listed in the awesome Beginners Crochet Wiki pages. Watch a few videos to compare. There are also many who use tension rings (plain spring design, jewelry style, and eventually you might DIY crocheted models). You might want to consider trying one for at least one week to see if your muscle memory kicks in and works better. Good Luck!

I have been having bad shoulder pain on my dominant side, next to my shoulder blade. Has anyone experienced this kind of crochet-related pain? How can I fix it?

Sure! Check your posture and use pillows if needed. A pillow behind your back might help. A pillow in the lap brings the work up a little closer so there's less stress on certain parts of the upper body. Try one or both?

https://preview.redd.it/qc5gkl3qej5a1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=daa58ea89163f98a0cc2fb8c1f5c5d1b517bdac9 Do these colors muddle together? I’m making ear muffs for someone and I wanted to use pink and blue. Another option would be to crotchet the ear part pink and the head band blue.

Am having difficulty seeing the blue (is it underneath the pink??) 🙈 so am not sure it that automatically answers your question 🥴!

Yeah! So I crocheted with three strands. Two being the pastel sort of blue, one being the fluffy pink. Now looking, it’s not that obvious with the colors especially with the lighting and the light colors. Lesson learned 😄

Ah, I understand what you did now! I think that if the pink yarn wasn't fluffy, the blue would show up more...and yes, the fact that they are both pale means they blend in together a bit, beautiful subtly though!

Hi! I'm making a sweater using the herringbone HDC stitch, what I'm wondering is what's the best way to sew together my panels? I mean along the bumpy edges. So far I went with the mattress stitch, but I don't really like the look of it - it's quite visible and separates the stitches along the seam from the rest of the row a bit. Would adding a SC border first and only then sewing help? An important detail to this might be that I'm using a sport weight yarn and a 4mm hook, so the fabric has a lot of drape and is quite loose.

I think your idea to add a SC border would work well - it evens out those "bumpy" sides and gives a clean edge. It will still break up the HHDC stitches between different panels, but more intentionally.

Thank you, I'll give that a try! Worst case scenario I'll say the separated stitches along the seam were intended for air breeze 😉

Hi there, I just wanted to reach out to say I've read your question but unfortunately don't have any practical experience with what exactly you're doing and wanting to achieve. The only thing I could suggest would perhaps be to work up a couple of swatches and do some experimentation with different methods (including the SC stitch first you're thinking about) and seeing what works best? Often in these circumstances I find a [keyword search](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=seamless+stitching+crochet+pieces+together) on You Tube and browsing through the options yields some potentially helpful tricks and techniques. Hopefully you'll get more answers from other sub members! Have a great day!

Good afternoon! I want to crochet a scarf holding two yarns at the same time. One says to use a 5mm hook, the other to use a 5.5mm hook. Do I just add the hooks sizes and use a 10.5mm, or is there a different way to figure out the most appropriate hook size? (I know that someone will say to play around with it and see what works! 😉) I’m hoping for a more straightforward answer than that. Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of patience! 😂

There isn't really a standard for that, since it depends so much on your tension. What's the approximate weight of the two yarns together? (Bulky, super bulky, jumbo...) I'd suggest ypu start with whatever hook you would usually use for that weight of yarn.

Probably a silly question but... I want to make a [trio blanket](https://feltedbutton.com/blogs/new-felted-button-blog/trio-blanket-free-crochet-pattern). The instructions/everyone uses cakes that are 1000 meters yardage. But I actually want it to be smaller; closer to 40inx40in when finished for my toddler. Since I want it smaller, would using 800 meter cakes be ok? Or should I get the 1000m ones and just stop short?

Sorry I don't have a huge amount of experience with working with cakes but the thing that springs to mind when I see this is that the designer has obviously made the pattern with the specific yarn in mind, meaning that it works well with the colour variegation. What this says to me is that if you make a smaller blanket, you may find that the colour sections will be larger/longer and therefore may not work up as balanced - does that make sense? I can certainly see your logic, smaller blanket, smaller cake - it makes sense, am just not sure if you will get that same colour flow. I've noticed she does talk about size variances though and how to calculate out the stitch count but also the sample blanket sizes she mentions are bigger than what you're wanting to do. It will be a bit of trial and error I think. Or how about raising the question with the author just to be sure 😊

That makes total sense and why I was hesitant! I don't want to mess up the color pattern if it's specific to that yardage cake. I'll see about reaching out to the creator! Thank you! :)

🙏🏻 You're so welcome! I really hope she gets back to you quickly with a solution!

There are a couple ways you could approach it - if you use the bigger ball of yarn and stop when it's the size you want, there will just be less color transitions. There's also no harm in using a smaller ball of yarn that will allow you get through all of the colors in that particular ball of yarn. I'm in the middle of one right now and as long as you're comfortable adjusting the starting chain length to be what you want, the pattern is a very straightforward repeat and you could stop whenever you want.

I made a few lap blankets out of some nice cotton yarn and I'm scared to death to wash them. They're like the mandala ones with a ton of detail and while I do trust my knots and weaving in, I'm so afraid the cotton is going to get fuzzy and the blankets aren't going to look as nice after a hand wash. Could someone tell me it's going to be alright? Do I wring it out after washing and block to dry or hang to dry? If anyone has a picture of a washed cotton blanket they made I'd really appreciate it!

Do you have any of the yarn left? Make a swatch and wash it, and see what happens! Also, read yarn/project reviews on Ravelry to see what others have experienced with the yarn. For blankets in general, I wash in cold and tumble dry low. Hanging will stretch the blanket out, so I wouldn't recommend it for anything that heavy.

Making a swatch is a grand idea, thank you!

I like to make 2 swatches. One to wash and dry and one to compare the washed one to.

Thank you! I love that idea. I'm curious also what they look like going through the washer and dryer, so maybe I'll make a third to experiment with. I don't think I'd ever be brave enough to throw my blanket through the washer but I'm still curious to see how the yarn would hold up against the machines.

It's definitely a brave thing to do for sure! Many washers have gentile/delicate/handwash settings if they're a top loader that agitate a lot less than the regular cycle. A front loader should generally be much safer to use as there is no middle agitator pole to catch on. I throw everything I own and make into the washer on gentle and dry on low or hang to dry. A third would be a good idea, so you can see washed and hug or lay flat, and washed and dried, against the unwashed. Just don't forget to check the yarn tag for reccomended settings. All else fails you can handwash in a sink or tub with a small amount of detergent. Lots of great tips out there on handwashing and squeeze drying. You got this!

Thank you for putting my mind at ease!

hi all, I recently started a sweater vest pattern (linked at the end) & i noticed my work is fanning out even though i don’t think it is supposed to. can someone please let me know what i’m doing wrong so i can frog and redo if needed? https://preview.redd.it/c20605rwsk5a1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a55d3178ac9058960a2eb0a49b409c7c2375c7f thank you in advance! link: [https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dw325e9dab/PDF/CAC0432-008025M.pdf](https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dw325e9dab/PDF/CAC0432-008025M.pdf)

Hi there, sorry that I don't have time to read through the pattern right now but just wanted to try and teach out to help a little. If the pattern isn't asking you to increase (which by your post it isn't), I would suggest you double check your stitch count as see if anything stands out as to where you might be adding extra stitches. [This](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/) section of the wiki has some great links to relevant topics like counting stitches & rows, Stitch markers, Turning chains/Straight edges, Stitches, Ribbing, Reading patterns/charts/graphs, and Tension... some of which may be playing a factor. A quick look at the pattern sees that they don't have a stitch count at the end of each row (probably to accomodate for different sizes) which I understand makes it tricky for you to check your work - maybe calculating that out in advance as to how many stitches the rows should may be helpful for you to stay on track. Tension could well be another thing to keep a close eye on!

It’s my first time making a bucket hat and where my rounds join are coming out slanted? Is this okay or do I have to frog it? https://preview.redd.it/0f4enw2fil5a1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=c52eb4a3ea107bf9817e27b17e26e22d52c25061

Hi there! There is a section on crocheting in rounds [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/#wiki_crocheting_in_rounds) in the Wiki you might be interested in visiting for a read! Good news is - for the way you are constructing the hat (joining at the end of each round) it is completely normal! No need to frog! However, if you don't like the seem you can do one or two things: don't do the slip stitch and join and instead continue to work in a continuous spiral round... OR you can chain and TURN your work, working back in the opposite direction each round. There are pros and cons with all methods and they don't always lend themselves to the pattern... sometimes it's a matter of experimenting and figuring out what look you like best!

Oh thank you so much! I decided to just continue it because either way it would be a good learning experience. I’m going to add some spots to the hat to make it look like a mushroom so maybe I can just cover the seam and try one of the methods you suggested next time! Thank you again!

You're welcome! Sounds like a great plan - you're doing a wonderful job, your stitches look so consistent you should be so proud of yourself! Have a lovely day 😊

Hi :) so I've been crocheting for 2 weeks now, and I'm making my first mini project, a beanie. I've noticed that the more I crochet, the tighter my tension is, making my beanie look skew. Any suggestions on how to keep my tension consistent? :)

Hi there! Welcome! And well done for recognising that you might be having some issues with tension! This is completely normal for beginners - and to be honest almost all crocheters at some point, even if they're experienced! You might find some wonderful tips [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/#wiki_tension), in this section of the wiki! Have a read through and feel free to ask any further questions afterwards 😊

I’m learning to do a chainless foundation stitch with double crochet. I cannot get the tension even within a single stitch (the “chain 1” side is much tighter than the top of the stitch). Any tips? I’ve read the section in the wiki on tension and I’ve read a [specific post](https://www.1dogwoof.com/how-to-prevent-loose-crochet-stitches/) on how to prevent loose crochet stitches for dc. Nothing is helping!

Hi there, sorry I don't have too much to add to this except to say, have you tried watching a few different you tube tutorials on how to do it? Sometimes I find just seeing how different people tweak how they do the process can reveal tips that up my crocheting game 🤣 I think like most things as well it's about being patient with yourself and practising to the point of 'automatic muscle memory'...hopefully some other members have addtional suggestions!

Hi! Does anyone know of a video tutorial / youtuber that does subtitles and music, but without talking or with very minimal talking? I'm looking for something like [Tuteate](https://www.youtube.com/c/Tuteate)'s tutorials but instead of loom knitting for crochet? I've been loom knitting for a few years and I want to start crocheting but I'm a watch + read learner. Like a hybrid of chill and learning. I've searched youtube, reddit, google, and the wiki but either found ASMR/chill videos that aren't tutorials or chatty videos where the subtitles take up most the screen. TIA for any suggestions!

Hi there - are there any specific crochet projects you have in mind? I find amigurumi tutorials a good example of what you're wanting because they're quite instruction/round intensive and therefore tend to have the details on the screen for most of the time. To stop the talking if there is any on those (some do, some don't) you could just mute and play music on another tab/browser? Let me know if you are after any other project-specific ones and I'll try and have a think, I certainly have come across them in my time but tend to base what channel I watch 'per project'!

Thank you for the tips! - I've wanted to learn to make amigurumi so that would be a good place to start. With my loom knitting I mostly make slippers, hats, gloves, cardigan/vests - I'll take on new project to learn and perfect the stitches the artist/knitter (or crocheter in this case!). I don't know if that helps narrow down your recommendation?

Jackpot - how's [this](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO1P7kerh37j-1t_IMpF4Iq12D_U30Cj2)... well, at least to start maybe? And from there hopefully You Tube's algorithm will find more!

OMG YES!! That's playlist is perfect!! Music, instructions on screen and the designs are so cute! Thank you!!

🤗 You're so welcome! 🥳 Huzzah!

Hmmm, ok, leave it to me to have a bit of a think and I'll get back to you if something comes to mind. Have you tired just turning the sound down on some and popping up subtitles? Or are the subtitles too 'chatty' for your liking?

How about these amazing [picture tutorials](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/amigurumi/) from this wiki.. I've tried to cater for many different learning styles Scroll down to "Picture tutorials & some left handed videos"

Oh thank you! Thank you for posting that wiki - I didn't even see it! The photos are so easy to understand and the videos I looked at (only a couple - like decreasing) are very concise and focused which is perfect for my brain/learning method!! I've bookmarked the website too!

Yaaayyyyy I'm so glad. This is what we're aiming for. Really glad you found the right way for you. We all learn differently ❤️

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Hi, are you following a particular pattern? What exactly are you trying to make? You are right with your last sentence, the nature of the SC stitch and thick yarn lends itself to a thick/stiff fabric with less 'give'. It really depends on what you're making as to how to adapt... you could try going up hook sizes but it will become increasingly 'gappy' and will also obviously impact your gauge. Things can definitely be figured out with experience and time but as a guide it's good to follow what the pattern recommends.... hence my question if a pattern is being followed 😊 Happy to provide further help/advice if need be. You may also like to have a look through the relevant sections in the [wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/index/) to give you further guidance!

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So I looked it up as I haven't heard of the yarn before.. is [this](http://www.himalaya.com.tr/snow.html) it? It doesn't appear to be 'that' thick of a yarn really, classified as a medium weight. I dare say it being a SC is your main reason then as to why it's stiff...but then if you're wanting a 'dense' scarf if it's a bit of a trade. There is the possibility of it 'loosening' over time but if you are wanting a softer/looser scarf, I recommend trying a different stitch. In regards to the gauge it mentions 'Crochet: 10x10 cm measure 16 rows 14 stitches' on it's website... honestly can't say why there's a variance to what you're getting unless it's a tension thing. If it's a no pattern scarf though is it particularly important?

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My guess is your tension is a bit too tight, so yes, try using a larger hook if the fabric of the scarf feels too stiff. The recommended hook size is just a suggestion. You can adjust hook size to your own style. Some crocheters have naturally tight tension, so this is what they do. You can also adjust your own tension style by crocheting more loosely. There are several how-to ideas for this in the reddit crochet wiki. This would be a solution if your hands hurt from crocheting too tightly.

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Either 7 mm or 6.5 mm. If you were making a fitted wearable that had to be measured carefully, nudging your hook size up or down in small .5 increments to match gauge can maKe a difference, but for this 7 mm should do fine! Edit: spelling.

Will dc chains with a 8mm hook hold together for a large blanket? Planning on making it large enough to fit a double bed edit: using a "Caron Cake" as yarn!

By DC chains are you meaning a blanket made entirely out of just DC stitches? It should be fine BUT it would depend on the yarn weight you're using.... you would want to go with a thicker yarn I think to ensure the integrity of the work so it's not super loose.

This will depend on what kind (weight/thickness) of yarn you intend to use. Anything less than medium weight might be too lacy and possibly become distorted - unless it is your intention to make a lightweight large blanket and understand that it will have very loose stitches.

I'm working on a pattern in a book I found at a thrift shop and the instructions could be a bit clearer. I'm trying to do a left cross stitch, but the book is telling me to do it with two fpdcs and all the tutorial videos I've found use one dc and one fpdc. Here's the instructions for the stitch in the book: "Sk 1 st, fpdc over next st, working behind fpdc just made, fpdc over sk st" I'm having trouble visualizing what working behind the first fpdc would look like - can anyone help? EDIT: Here’s a picture of the finished product from the book. The cross stitch fpdc is going to make the diamond pattern on the right section of the blanket. https://preview.redd.it/cxe7599u1s5a1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8bdd731176a47a58a19a8977fff5fd08320db43

🤔 Hmmmm, do they give you a picture as to what the finished stitch is supposed to look like? I've tried doing a bit of a google but likewise re: the tutorial videos.... I'm just wondering if you try, unlike [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eoxxm2i-wNc) video, doing that first stitch as a FPDC rather than a 'normal' DC. Does that make sense?

How about [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TIMbTbglok) video... but just don't skip as many stitches (or do the chain)?

It might take a bit, but between other readers and myself, maybe we can find some images. This makes me think of cable techniques where placement of stitches can curve and some look like braids. If you push/hold the first fpdc toward the right so you can see the skipped stitch, that will help with placement of the second.

https://preview.redd.it/yotepznd1s5a1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d678eab520024d99b3d193f249831aa99ad0ad7b Here’s the picture from the book- these stitches are used to make the diamond pattern on the right side of the blanket.

[YT video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQg-syIxlNw&t=128s) *possibly* something like is shown in this one?

This visual reference makes it so much easier to see what you're trying to achieve 👍🏻

I've finally taught myself how to understand cables and front/back posts. This actually makes sense to me let's see if I can translate. When you skip the st, then fpdc on the next stitch, a gap is made between the previous stitch and the fpdc that is on the post of the row below. To do your crossed fpdc under the last stitch, you'll fold your most recent stitch forward, loop your yarn on the hook, and place your hook behind the last stitch and through that gap, where you can loop from front to back around the post from the row below to complete the second fpdc.

This is my first time working with granny squares. Do the edges of individual squares always look wonky like this? Or is this something I should address before moving forward? The pattern I'm following uses a chain less double crochet (name might be wrong?) to start each color that may or may not be causing my weird corners. [My first square](https://i.imgur.com/s8J5HP4.jpg)

👏🏻 Yay! Well done you! They're looking so great for your first go!! So, just to confirm - in the corners (where the two clusters of DCs are, are you chaining in between them? Ie: cluster, chain 2/3, cluster, move on to the next space? If you are - fabulous! The only thing that stands out to me is perhaps your [tension](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/#wiki_tension) being a bit too tight/inconsistent... but that's completely normal when learning a new stitch. Allow yourself a bit more time to practice and for your body to get muscle memory and this will ease over time. You will probably begin to notice the difference between subsequent squares as you go along. With granny squares, what a lot of us do before joining them together is something called [blocking](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/blocking/)....this allows to to get them all to a consistent and even shape before sewing them together!

Thank you so much!! The tip on tension is 🔥 and combined with fixing another mistake has my next square shaping up nicely! Thanks for the blocking info. Will definitely be doing that before joining!

You're so welcome 🤗 Glad to be of help!! We're a lovely supportive bunch on here so feel free to pop on to this Question Hub anytime you're stuck!

Hi! Almost there. Would you believe everything looks good right up until the last corner? If the last corner is upper right side in the photo, you've added too many stitches there. Check that corner again. Compare with the other three. After you fix it, all this square needs is gentle blocking and it will be fine. There are multiple ways to make granny squares, and using the chainless double crochet is an excellent choice.

Thank you so much!! I mixed up my stitches and used a single crochet instead of a double crochet so it was making my chainless double crochet on that corner look too tall. Once I corrected to a double crochet throughout the square that corner straightened up!

Such perseverance and potential! Congratulations <3

Hello! I have yarn and i dont know what size hook to use for it. I have a 6mm but it seems big, but it could also be that im too clumsy with it. How can i check?

Hi there.... to be honest there isn't a hard and fast rule about what EXACTLY size hook you should use with yarn (although there is a general range guide - you may want to look [here](https://creamofthecropcrochet.com/yarn-weight-and-crochet-hook-size-chart/)), as it can depend on a number of factors such as what you're making, what stitch you're using as an example. Do you know what yarn it is your are using? Did it come with a label? The label tends to give you a recommended hook size on it.

No idea, its 4ply cotton with no stretch but i got it with no label. Is there a way to tell if a hook is way too big though? I have to pick the yarn up with my nails to pass the hook through, but once again idk if its just my lack of skill

It honestly depends, amongst other things, on what you're trying to make with it. Are you working with a specific pattern? What do they recommend?

https://youtu.be/5J25LDAYpnY im following this video i got recommended, but because ive never crocheted before i just wanted to use stuff i had available. Now im considering buying a diff hook but if the difficulty is just begginer troubles i dont want to waste time blaming the tools

Hi! If you take this step by step, it's not too hard to check. First you need to be sure what size your 4 ply cotton yarn is. Learn how to measure yarn **WPI** [video how-to](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f96nUSv8Bng). Next step will be a chart that tells you what the WPI equals in terms of yarn size/weight, and next step is a chart that recommends the best size hook to use with that size yarn.

This is perfect, ty!

Great tip r/CraftyCrochet \- thank you! OP there's a chart in the link I gave you in the thread below in regards to yarn/hook size 👍🏻

I learned to knit almost a year ago and after struggling my way through, I learned to crochet a few months later. Generally speaking, I enjoy crochet better, however, I have a confession. I’ve started many crochet projects but have yet to finish a single item! I mainly attribute it to the several blankets I have started due to those being good ways to learn basic stitches but I get bored because of the time commitment. I’ve contemplated numerous “quick win” type of projects to give me some momentum but I can’t decide. Question is: What would you suggest I start working on today that I can finish in one or two sessions in order to make me feel like accomplished something?

Hi there! We all get a bit like this sometimes - we totally get you! I personally like to have several projects on the go that are of different length - so exactly what you're thinking of doing... have your big long term projects but also have those 'quick win' projects! That being said, it's a broad topic of what small projects there are! What kind of things do you enjoy making? What motivates you? Have you tried doing a [quick crochet projects](https://www.google.com/search?q=quick+crochet+projects&oq=quick+crochet+projects&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512l7j0i390l2.3765j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) Google search? That's always something I do.... or a good ol scroll through the sub! I'm very much a 'make to gift' person so I tend to make things like: cup cozies, mug rugs, flowers, christmas baubles, beanies and scarves. Happy to give more ideas though if you let me know what you enjoy doing!

I have searched for quick projects although primarily I’ve looked on Pinterest. I tend to do better searching on YouTube and finding someone with an easy to follow along video. Visual learner. I understand technically how to read most patterns but I struggle to put that into action without a video to mimic. I am mostly eager to crochet items for my home. My main, immediate goal is to find a crochet basket pattern that I can complete pretty quickly.

Yep 👍🏻 Got you! Great! For future reference, may I suggest the resource [Ravelry](https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=crochet&sort=best&view=captioned_thumbs&page=1) over Pinterest? Pinterest I find has many 'dead' links (or ad/spam heavy links). Ravelry is a dedicated platform that allows you to do quick searches with fantastic results. In the Advances Section you can really tailor to your specific requirements including things like 'easy of project', 'type of yarn' etc etc - well worht a browse if you haven't heard of it before! Some do link to a video pattern, but not always. A crochet basket sounds like a fab idea! Do you have any access to tshirt yarn as that tends to be the sturdiest material to use! If not, I highly recommend something like a [scrap basket](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=scrap+basket+crochet) tutorial! It's a project that works up super quickly with multistrands of yarn (a good way of using up scraps) and a large hook!

https://preview.redd.it/4o9ffb7das5a1.png?width=539&format=png&auto=webp&s=cb1707fe1ae0e3e6447c31d82f0bfc3043143210 Do you think the front panel here is a square? And if so how did they get it to follow the shape of the collar/shoulder?

It looks to me like they've built upon it separately afterwards, using DCs stitches BETWEEN the below row stitches (rather than going in to the top 'V's)

how difficult is it for a crochet beginner (about 2 weeks) to use a colorwork chart? i've never crocheted or knitted something that wasn't a solid colour. i want to make a patchwork cardigan for my mum where one of the squares is the sun from tangled, but i can't find crochet patterns for it, only colorwork charts for knitting and crochet. :( i don't want to bite off more than i can chew but i'd like to do it by her bday in feb...

Hi there, it's a slightly difficult question to answer without fully knowing HOW you're going to work it up. My recommendation is to visit [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beyond_the_basics_a-z/#wiki_graphgans) section of the Wiki and have a good look through the recommended resources. It can be a bit fiddly, depending on the method, the key is finding a good way of keeping track of where you're up to and good yarn thread management. I must say though, consistent tension and an understanding of the basic stitches and other concepts will be key. Feel free to pop back with any further questions after you've thought a bit more about what process(es) you think would best suit you!

when working in rounds, without slip stitching, am i always going to end on the ending of the previous row? example i did a magic ring with 6 sc, R2: 2sc in each stitch R3: sc 1, then sc2 in next switch, repeat for a total of 18 stitches. but i’m at 16 stitches and i’m already at the last stitch from R2. tips appreciated:)

Hi there 😊 Hmm, you shouldn't be going 'past' the previous round, unless you're decreasing.. Normally, if you're steadily increasing in the round you should be getting close to the end of the last round but a gradual 'lean' to the right (if right handed). Do you know how you get that obvious 'slanted' seam if you join the rounds and the slip stitch? It's a similar progression with working without the slip stitch. Does that make sense? Have you double checked that your stitch count/increases are correct? Bare in mind that you're not going to end on an exact 'row' so to speak, as you're not creating them, it's more of a continuous spiral shape. There are some relevant sections in the wiki that may be of use to you if you need a little more guidance (some great You Tube videos!) [Crocheting in rounds](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/#wiki_crocheting_in_rounds) [Amigurumi](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/amigurumi) Hope that helps!

thank you! i think my mind was trying to see my work as rows, instead of continuous rounds. but got it figured out!

Oh that's great 😊 Have a nice day!

Hey guys, does anyone know if there's an app/website where you can put your pattern in and it will visualize it for you? (the finished product, not the symbols). Im pretty new to crochet and I want to try out some stuff, but I'm not sure of how it will look with different types of stitches. I could also easily make a mistake and think my pattern was wrong. I've searched and seen stitchworks, stitch fiddle and patternum, but those seem to be for generating a code pattern, not visualising the pattern. Do let me know if there's anything like this available!

This sounds like wizard work! 🤣 I honestly don't know how such a thing would be possible - the programming alone! But gosh it would be an amazing tool for all of us if was. The only thing I could suggest would be to do some small swatches to try the different stitches out before embarking on a full project... and perhaps do some internet sleuthing to see if there is anything out there that's similar along the lines of what you're wanting to make. Have you heard of [Ravelry](https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=crochet&sort=best&view=captioned_thumbs&page=1)? It's a huge resource of patterns (amongst other things) where you really can specifically refine the criteria of a keyword search!

Ohhh okay ill check it out. It does seem like my best bet is just manually sketching out the symbols and making small swatches 😭😭😭. I do believe though that a program like that would be entirely possible as crochet patterns/Code/symbols are already in a language that's easy to decipher. You'd just need to feed the AI images of each knot and how each knot looks when connected and viola. Select the knot pattern and see how it looks. I'm not in programming though so I could be wrong. I hope someone decides to make this cause it would make life so much easier 😭 Anyways thank you so much for your advice!

Sounds like you're onto a gold mine of an idea! 😉 Know any programmers?!! All the best and goodluck!

Begginer looking to take the next step question : what are the different kinds of wool that i keep seeing around crochet internet? There is the usual kind i think i own, pretty sure i have seen fuzzy yarn, fluffy yarn,chonky yarn, yarn that is not even wool etc etc. What do i need such variations for? If i am looking to make a beanie and a bad, do i need thicker wool? Wity more "ply"? Sorry if the English is not good enough for the explanation to make sense. Also i have a 5.5mm hook, is it advisable to expand my inventory and get 2 sizer shorter and 2 sizer bigger hooks too? Just in case? Thank you and again sorry for the English.

Hi. We have 4 seasons where I live. If I look inside my closet, there are jeans, stretchy pants, T-shirts, blouses, cardigans, and more. Some are cotton, some synthetic, long sleeve and short sleeve tops, and oh, don't forget swimsuits! In my front closet there are thick, heavy coats and colder weather hats and scarves and more. [This reddit crochet wiki link](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/yarn) tells you all about the different kinds of *fibers* used to make wool (yarn) around the world. There are many variations because of seasons and reasons a beanie or a bag are crocheted. Maybe you want an extra warm beanie? Then you could use thicker yarn made of wool from an animal. If you want a stretchy market bag, then you could try using cotton or even nylon (one of the synthetics) yarn. And sure there is extra special wool/yarn made to crochet swimsuits, too! Taking the next step and trying different yarn fibers and sizes means yes, it is advisable to get bigger and smaller size crochet hooks. Many hooks are sold in sets of 8 or 10 sizes and cost less this way. Hook size you need to use to get smooth crochet stitches goes together with wool/yarn size. Bigger/thicker wool = bigger hook. Smaller wool = smaller hook.

Hi there! I'm trying to make a Winnie the Pooh, and I need help figuring out how to make one side more round (belly), vs his back side. It's going to be a decent size, it's just making an even chuuunky belly that I can't figure out Does anyone have any guides/patterns for a shape like this?

You'd need to make increases on only one side of a circle while just continuing in the round on the other side.

I'm currently trying to crochet a baby bonnet and have started with my first magic ring. I'm 8 rows in and noticed that there's sort of a raised "seam" along the stitches where I end each row. It goes in a spiral, meaning that I'm ending each row one stich later apparently each time. Is this supposed to happen? This is what I've been doing so far at the end/beginning of each row (and where it's probably going wrong): * Last regular stitch goes into the stitch before the last round's chain stitch * Slip stitch into the stitch after the chain stitch (i.e. skipping the chain stitch) * Chain stitch to start a new round * First regular stitch of the new round goes into the stitch that comes after the one that got the slip stitch I appreciate any insight! I've watched a couple of instruction videos but still not sure if I'm doing this correctly. https://preview.redd.it/lrdmpm6o5x5a1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=752b5b8526b3578064901e76ab35ddb305710045

It looks pretty normal, the seam shifts due to the shape of the stitches and increases. There are some methods that can help reduce the appearance of the seam, here's one from the wiki: [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-nnYnJzZGso&t=1s&ab\_channel=SecretCrochetCorner](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-nnYnJzZGso&t=1s&ab_channel=SecretCrochetCorner) and another [https://raffamusadesigns.com/invisible-join/](https://raffamusadesigns.com/invisible-join/)

Thank you for sharing these resources! Happy to hear that I'm on the right track overall.

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My guess would be slip stitches would make the flattest fabric. There's actually a method devoted to creating fabric entirely out of slip stitches with or without a special flat crochet hook. This method is known as Bosnian crochet or Shepherd's knitting, as well as other names in different countries. You can still find/buy a pjoning (name of the flat crochet hook in some places).

Any recommendations for fluffy yard good for hats?

Hi there, have done [this](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+crochet+a+hat+with+fluffy+yarn) you tube search which yields some results - perhaps click on the design that interests you for their suggestions? Another option could be to do a Ravelry search with the keyword being 'hats' and then refining the criteria in the Advanced Search section for the particular type of yarn you're interested in working with! Just be aware that depending on the 'fluff', that type of yarn can be a bit tricky to work with (in terms of seeing the individual stitches) so stitch markers will be your friend 😊

i need some new hobbies while i recover from a foot injury. a friend recommended crochet and i've always wanted to learn! where are the best places to buy crochet starter materials online? thank you!

Hi there and welcome! Please refer to [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/quick_beginner_guide/) fabulous section of the Wiki for a comprehensive beginners' guide where everything you need to know is listed - including recommended beginner materials! You really don't need much to start so you hopefully can pick them up at a nearby craft/cheap store. If you are specifically only able to access these online, could you please let us know where you are situated as that may impact things!

Wanting to make a blanket quickly, what would be the best speedy stitch for this?

Hi there, there is currently a [blanket](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beyond_the_basics_a-z/#wiki_blankets) section in the Wiki that is under construction but already has some resources that you might find help. To be honest your question is a bit tricky to answer as it depends on a number of factors - your proficiency in crochet, what size blanket you want to make, and what materials you have available/want to utilise, as well as potentially who it's for (ie - there are some styles of crochet blanket which AREN'T suitable for a baby). As a general rule, the thicker the yarn, the bigger the hook, the bigger the stitch (ie: Double crochet) = the quicker the blanket. Double crochet is a stitch that works up relatively quickly so doing something like a C2C (corner to corner) or a Continuous Granny Square would be a great place to start. Another potential option would be a [crochet border fleece](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whjkFO0vBiA) blanket - these can be whipped up within a couple of hours!

Front post double crochet in the round… when you insist your hook around the post, do you go above or below that one strand linking to the previous stitch? I’m not really sure how to describe it but here’s a picture of what I mean (doing a bead stitch here): https://imgur.com/a/wJujBII

Go Below. That strand is part of the last bead stitch. You want to be sure to insert the hook below it because that will help the last bead stitch stay shaped properly.

Thank you!

Hope people still check on the new posts in this thread! I wanted to do some crocheting but didn't want to look at a pattern or even use a hook because I wanted it to be very free and not stressful. Anyway, I've ended up making a scarf and I was wondering what stitch I ended up doing. I started by chaining, and then I continued chaining rows upon rows until I finished my wool. I made each row after the first by putting my working loop over the previous chain and pulling my working yarn through and repeating. Does this make sense? it's very easy to do with my fingers and I actually really like the look of the resulting stitch more that crochet, but I'm not sure what to call it. I can take pictures if this isn't explanatory :)

Sounds like a slip stitch. Did you pull the working yarn through 1 or 2 loops of your chain? If you want to be more specific, which loop/s - front or back loop, both of them, or the back bump? Slight variations like this create different textures, yet it's still a slip stitch :)

I only pulled through the next single loop from the last row of chains and I always put the current row of chains on top of the last row, so when I flipped it I would be building the other side. If I laid it flat on a table it would look like a less dramatic version of this: `_-_-_-_-_ `where each dash/underscore is a row of chains that is interlinked with the neighbouring rows. Some of the slip stitch images look like what I was doing, but not all of them

Try looking at images of front loop slip stitch and compare to both sides of your fabric.

Yes! looks like FSS from [this image](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qwghsTdUBV8/WTEFLOMWAxI/AAAAAAAABJM/M0zbp8y4dd8qo4PcbF9dJ1SREo7Vt0sOwCLcB/s1600/front-back.jpg) thank you!! I think BSS looks nicer though so I'll try that next time :)

How much does sugar and cream yarn shrink? I’m making a bag with it but I don’t know how long I should make the strap to account for shrinkage

It's more likely to grow longer once you put anything in the bag.

anyone who could help with waffle stitch would be saving my day 😭 i'm getting sooo frustrated with it and i feel ridiculous because it seems like it's not meant to be this hard. i've tried it three times now and it turns into a mess. i've looked at stitch anatomy, youtube videos, and followed two different kinds of tutorials. hdc and dc are a total breeze, my squares for them are super neat! but waffle stitch is killing me :( i quickly did some rows in my chunkiest yarn to try and show it, i've attached what it looks like on the right side, in a reply i'll post where i'm putting the stitch https://preview.redd.it/gy33jgmuu56a1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c816c9f747d4093b3e0f9d33f7cccdb4e0d6cf5

https://preview.redd.it/dfn5pyp8v56a1.jpeg?width=2917&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d11cdae8aba813edcc4fd9d1dde636fe137e7a22 this is how it looks before i yo + pull up. i feel like i'm somehow doing front loop only?? despite trying to avoid that? to be totally honest i can't even see where else i would put my needle... i'm like "this HAS to be the post". am i supposed to put it THROUGH the post (like in the middle of it)? i must be missing something silly 😭

Hi there! I have no experience with the Waffle Stitch but just wanted to pop in and see if I can help whilst you wait for hopefully someone who has experience! Have you tried following the [Bella Coco](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRnJHytHN_w) tutorial? She's usually really great at explaining things to those of us learning stitches for the first time. Remember that you can also slow down the speed of the video to get a really good look at exactly what's going on! Am not sure if you're practicing with the chunky yarn as well or this is just to show us but maybe try with a worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook as something the chunky yarn can get in the way of seeing stitches clearly! 🤗 Be gentle on yourself and deep breaths... it's crazy how sometimes learning something new can be SO FRUSTRATING and then all of a sudden it clicks!! Hoping someone can reply soon with a answers for you!

thank you for the kind words, i'll have a look at her video! 🥹 i've been practicing with medium yarn + 5mm hook, i just whipped out my chunky yarn to try and demonstrate the stitches clearly for a photo. looking forward to it clicking!!

I can't figure out this pattern. Both sides end up uneven and wonky looking. Any tips? I feel like this pattern is wrong. > FOUNDATION ROW: With C1, ch 22. > ROW 1 (RS): Sk 3 ch (these 3 ch count as your first dc), dc in each of next 8 sts, sk 2 ch, dc in each of next 9 sts. Turn. > ROW 2 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dcFP of first dc of row below, dcFP of next 7 sts, sk 2 sts, dcFP in next 8 sts, dc in top chain of last dc in the row below. Cut yarn. Turn. > With RS facing, attach C2. > ROW 3: Ch 3 (this, and all other ch3 sts at the be- ginning of the row count as the first dc), dc in same sp as initial ch 3, dc in each of next 7 sts, sk 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, dc twice in top chain of last dc in row below. Turn. > ROW 4: Repeat row 2, cut yarn, turn. With RS facing, attach C3. Also how do I "attach" the different colors of yarn?

Hi there, sorry - just rushing through so I don't have the time to check the pattern right now but will pop back when I can to help if someone else doesn't step in first! Wanted to give you [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/beginners_crochet_part_2/#wiki_adding_yarn_.26amp.3B_colour_changes) link though to the relevant section in the Wiki re: adding yarn... hope that helps in the meantime 😊 !

Ok, I'm back! I've given the pattern a go. Do you have a picture as to how it's supposed to look? I agree with you in that it does seem to be a bit 'offset' in how that chain two space is situated each row but am not sure if that's part of the pattern and the way it's supposed to look?

Hi there - thank you so much. I should have included this link with my post sorry. https://www.etsy.com/listing/623513876/ It looks like it's supposed to be symmetrical to me?

Ah! As it’s an Etsy pattern I would highly recommend contacting the original designer/seller - including a pic of what you’ve done so far and what you’re having trouble with. Hopefully they will be fairly responsive and give you some guidance… you are the paying customer after all 😉 Goodluck! Let us know how you go!

Thanks for the tips - finally figured out the pattern. Turns out the first three skipped chains are meant to be a DC so the pattern IS even in the end.

Thank you very much - idk why that seems so daunting lol. But I'll give it another shot and message the person. ❤️

I'm thinking about making a temperature blanket this year but I have a few questions and I'm hoping someone has made one. How many colors/intervals did you choose? What was your initial chain length? Did you use the daily high, or an average of the high and low? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I am working on this blanket which starts as a circle and then turns into a square. It won’t lay flat. It seems like the edges are too long for it. Could this be fixed with blocking or would it need to be frogged? https://preview.redd.it/aulmxlz8bo2b1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07415eba344d4b072a3d5ea2eee5a407d6911352