50+ Crochet Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Beginners

Whether you’re a brand new crocheter or you’ve been stitching for decades, there are plenty of common mistakes that yarn lovers consistently make. Avoid these mistakes with my two incredibly popular crochet hacks and tips videos. I’ve put them in one convenient place so you can soak in all of this crochet goodness!

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Pro level designer reveals 50+ crochet tips, tricks, and hacks for beginners. Master the slipknot, prevent holes in your work, and much more.

Crochet tutorial videos are a dime a dozen. My biggest gripe with them is that you have to jump from one video to the next, trying to find the answer to your dilemma. For my crochet tips and hacks videos, I compiled every idea I could into two quick videos. Each addresses crochet issues from multiple angles, including learning the basics, managing your yarn stash, and even books and tools that are vital to crochet success.

Grab a pen and paper, and take notes on these 50+ crochet hacks and tips from a seasoned crochet designer. Enjoy!

25+ Crochet Hacks, Part 1

My first crochet hacks video was released in March 2020, when droves of new crocheters were entering the scene. It gained immense traction then and is still one of my most re-watched videos.

What You’ll Learn

  • Crochet hook storage solutions
  • Avoiding holes in the beginning of your rows
  • DIY yarn bowl hack
  • Using household items as stitch markers
  • How to properly weave in your ends
  • 20+ more crochet tips
Pro level designer reveals 50+ crochet tips, tricks, and hacks for beginners. Master the slipknot, prevent holes in your work, and much more.

25+ Crochet Hacks, Part 2

After the success of my first crochet tips video, I gathered expert advice from the crochet community and produced another fun hacks video. This one dives even deeper into the crochet world, helping you broaden your skillset and tackle any pattern you encounter.

What You’ll Learn

  • A simple solution for yarn substitutions
  • The best (and worst) yarns to learn to crochet with
  • The difference between popular crochet hook types
  • A delightful starting chain hack that I constantly use now
  • The importance of mobility and stretching as a crocheter
  • 20+ more crochet tips

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Pro level designer reveals 50+ crochet tips, tricks, and hacks for beginners. Master the slipknot, prevent holes in your work, and much more.

Which of these hacks were your favorites? Were there any hacks we missed in this video? Let us know in the comments!

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