Crochet from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide — PickAClass
★ 4.8 (9) ⏱ 3h 10m 📚 28 lessons

Crochet from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide

Go from holding a hook for the first time to creating your own simple and beautiful handmade projects with confidence.

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About this course

Ever wanted to create your own cozy scarves, cute toys, or handmade gifts? Crocheting is a relaxing and rewarding skill, and this course will guide you from the very first step, even if you've never picked up a hook before. You will start with the fundamentals—how to hold the hook and yarn, create a slip knot, and form the basic stitches. By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence to read simple patterns and complete your first few projects, transforming a simple ball of yarn into something unique. What you'll learn: - Learn the essential crochet stitches, including the chain, single crochet, half-double, and double crochet. - Understand how to read and interpret standard crochet abbreviations and written patterns. - Practice fundamental techniques like creating a foundation chain, working in rows, and crocheting in the round. - Master the process of changing colors and neatly weaving in ends for a professional finish. - Build foundational skills to create popular projects like granny squares, dishcloths, and simple amigurumi shapes. - Gain the confidence to select the right yarn and hooks for your future projects. The course begins by introducing you to essential tools and terminology. You'll then progress through guided written exercises to practice each new stitch before applying your skills to create simple, satisfying items. This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior experience with crocheting, knitting, or any other fiber art is required. Start your creative journey in crocheting today.

Course contents

6 modules · 28 lessons · 3h 10m

1 First Steps and Tools
Prepare the student with the right materials and posture to start crocheting.
4 lessons · 25 min
  1. Your Starter Kit: Yarn and Hooks
    How to choose the right yarn weight and hook size to get started.
    6 min
  2. Posture and Tension
    Techniques for holding the hook and yarn comfortably and with control.
    7 min
  3. The Slip Knot
    How to make the first loop on the hook to start any project.
    5 min
  4. The Foundation Chain
    Creating the chain of stitches that serves as the foundation for the fabric.
    7 min
2 Fundamental Stitches
Master the basic stitches that form the foundation of almost any pattern.
5 lessons · 36 min
  1. Single Crochet (sc)
    Learn the most compact and firm crochet stitch.
    8 min
  2. Half Double Crochet (hdc)
    Create a stitch with an intermediate height and soft texture.
    8 min
  3. Double Crochet (dc)
    Master the most common stitch for making fast progress on projects.
    8 min
  4. Slip Stitch
    How to use this stitch to join pieces or move across without adding height.
    6 min
  5. Turning Chains
    Understand how many chains to make at the start of each row depending on the stitch.
    6 min
3 Reading Patterns and Structure
Enable the student to follow written instructions and keep track of the stitch count.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Crocheting in Rows
    How to turn the work and keep edges straight when working back and forth.
    7 min
  2. Dictionary of Abbreviations
    Identify standard codes (sc, dc, hdc) in patterns.
    6 min
  3. How to Read a Written Pattern
    Break down the structure of a pattern step-by-step to avoid getting lost.
    8 min
  4. Counting Stitches and Rows
    Visual techniques to know how many stitches you've worked and which row you're on.
    5 min
  5. The Gauge Swatch
    Why it's important to crochet a test square before starting.
    7 min
4 Color and Professional Finishes
Learn to give an aesthetic and clean touch to your creations.
4 lessons · 23 min
  1. Invisible Color Change
    How to introduce a new color without a noticeable jump in the fabric.
    6 min
  2. Fastening Off
    The correct way to cut the yarn and secure the last stitch.
    5 min
  3. Weaving in Ends
    Using a tapestry needle to securely hide loose ends.
    6 min
  4. Introduction to Blocking
    How to give the final shape to your pieces using water and pins.
    6 min
5 Circular Crochet and Shapes
Explore crocheting in the round to create three-dimensional objects.
5 lessons · 40 min
  1. The Magic Ring
    The preferred technique for starting to crochet in the round without leaving a center hole.
    8 min
  2. Flat Circles
    Increase rules so a circle doesn't ruffle or bowl.
    7 min
  3. Increases and Decreases
    How to shape pieces to create curves and volume.
    7 min
  4. Amigurumi Basics
    Crochet a basic sphere, the foundation of crochet toys.
    8 min
  5. The Classic Granny Square
    How to crochet the famous granny square from the center out.
    10 min
6 Practical Projects
Apply everything learned to useful and satisfying projects.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Project: The Dishcloth
    Create a rectangular cloth by practicing stitch changes and rows.
    8 min
  2. Project: Circular Coaster
    A quick project to master crocheting in the round and finishing.
    6 min
  3. Mini Amigurumi: A Ball
    Put increases, decreases, and stuffing into practice.
    8 min
  4. Planning Your Next Project
    How to read yarn labels and choose your next pattern with confidence.
    6 min
  5. Final Tips and Community
    Where to find inspiration and how to keep improving your technique.
    5 min
Final project

My Starter Collection

Create a three-piece set that demonstrates your new skills: a textured dishcloth (rows), a decorative coaster (in the round), and a granny square with a color change.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Reviews (9)

Elif Demirci TR
★ 5 · October 26, 2026

Tığı elime ilk kez aldığımda nereden tutacağımı bile bilmiyordum, şimdi kendi yaptığım küçük tabaklıkları her yere koyuyorum. Zincir ve temel iğnelerin anlatımı o kadar sade ki, takılan her yerde geri dönüp rahatça tekrar okudum. İlk projemi bitirdiğimde gerçekten gurur duydum. İlmekleri eşit tutma konusundaki ipuçları işimi çok kolaylaştırdı, çünkü ilmeklerim hep gevşek kalıyordu. Akşamları örgü örmek en sevdiğim dinlenme anım oldu. Sıfırdan başlayan herkese içtenlikle tavsiye ederim.

Hüseyin Koç TR Verified learner
★ 5 · October 25, 2026

Tığ tutmayı bile bilmiyordum ama bu kurs gerçekten sıfırdan başlatıyor. Temel ilmeklerden başlayıp adım adım küçük projelere geçiyorsunuz, hiç yorulmuyorsunuz. Şimdi kendi yaptığım ilk şapkayı gururla takıyorum.

Lukas Schmidt DE
★ 5 · September 27, 2026

Ich hatte vorher noch nie eine Häkelnadel in der Hand gehabt und war ziemlich unsicher, ob ich das überhaupt hinkriege. Der Kurs fängt wirklich bei null an, mit den Grundmaschen, bevor es zu den ersten kleinen Projekten geht. Jede Lektion baut logisch auf der vorherigen auf, sodass man nie das Gefühl hat, etwas übersprungen zu haben. Nach ein paar Wochen konnte ich schon ein kleines Mützchen fertigstellen, das tatsächlich wie professionell gemacht aussieht. Die Erklärungen zu den einzelnen Maschen waren so klar, dass ich nie das Video zurückspulen musste. Für alle, die komplett bei null anfangen, ist das der perfekte Einstieg.

Pavel Veselý CZ Verified learner
★ 5 · September 7, 2026

I picked this up after years of wanting to learn crochet but never actually starting because I assumed it would be confusing to teach myself. The early lessons on holding the hook and tensioning the yarn were so clear that my stitches actually looked even within the first session. From there it moves into simple shapes and small projects without ever feeling rushed, each new skill builds naturally on what came before. By the end I'd made an actual scarf that doesn't look like a beginner made it, which honestly surprised me. If you've been putting off learning because you think you need someone showing you in person, this proves you don't.

Charles Akwasi GH
★ 5 · August 12, 2026

Went from not knowing how to hold a hook to finishing my first little coaster in a weekend.

Rina Wulandari ID
★ 4 · August 3, 2026

Dari sama sekali nggak bisa pegang hakpen sampai bikin proyek pertama, cuma berharap ada lebih banyak pola pemula.

Krzysztof Wójcik PL Verified learner
★ 5 · June 29, 2026

Nauczyłam się szydełkować od zera.

Isla Miller NZ Verified learner
★ 4 · June 19, 2026

I'd never touched a crochet hook before and the early lessons on basic stitches were really clear. The pacing slows down a bit in the middle when it jumps into shaping, so I had to rewatch a couple of sections. Still finished my first simple project looking genuinely presentable.

Anil Kumar KE
★ 5 · June 13, 2026

I'd never held a hook before and within a week I'd finished a little washcloth I was actually proud of. The way the basic stitches are broken down, slip knot, chain, single crochet, made everything click for me. Now I can't stop making coasters for everyone I know.

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