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15 Lovely Crochet Stitches for Beginners

Crochet newbies and seasoned stitchers alike love exploring new stitch patterns. I like finding new crochet stitches on Pinterest, in stitch dictionaries, and through the amazing YouTube community. Start your search for lovely stitch patterns in this post, then see where your exploration takes you.

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If I could describe my thirst for crochet knowledge in one word, it would be INSATIABLE! I have over 100 crochet books and stitch dictionaries, I save all of my fun stitch swatches and attach notes to them, and I love sharing that knowledge with others.

For my crochet stitch pattern videos, I walk you through each stitch from beginning to end, explaining stitch multiples and pattern repeats. Watch these three videos and build your crochet toolkit of fun and lovely crochet stitches.

1 // 5 Crochet Stitches for Beginners

This collection of stitch tutorials is aimed at brand new crocheters (hey y’all!). Nearly every crocheter can make and identify these basic stitches. Use these crochet stitches for blankets, wearables, and accessories.

Stitches Covered:

  • V-Stitch
  • Linen Stitch
  • Puff Stitch
  • Griddle Stitch
  • Shell Stitch
15 crochet stitches for beginners - easy video tutorial for beautiful crochet stitches for blankets, accessories, and other projects. | TLYCBlog.com

2 // 5 MORE Crochet Stitches for Beginners

Just a little bit of crochet practice can take you a long way. This video highlights five MORE of my favorite beginner crochet stitches. Practice these stitches and incorporate them into your next project.

Stitches Covered:

  • Linen Stitch
  • Alpine Stitch
  • Shell Stitch
  • Granny Stripe
  • Wave Stitch

3 // 5 Crochet Stitches for Blankets & Afghans

Blankets are my absolute favorite crochet project, but picking the perfect stitch pattern can be tricky. Get lost in the rhythm of these fun, classic stitches when you make your next afghan. Consider adding some fun stripes, or play around with crochet borders to make your project pop.

Stitches Covered:

  • Extended Single Crochet Mesh
  • Clawfoot Stitch
  • Block Stitch
  • Mesh Chevron
  • Puff Stitch
15 crochet stitches for beginners - easy video tutorial for beautiful crochet stitches for blankets, accessories, and other projects. | TLYCBlog.com

Which of these stitches was your favorite? Are there other stitches you’d like to see in a tutorial video? Let us know in the comments!

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