Crochet with different types of yarn

Yarn types and fibers

When choosing your next project, the choices can be overwhelming. Once you've decided on your next project, your next step is to decide on the type of yarn you want to use. For intricate lace-work or doilies, use lace weight yarn. For bigger projects, you can start using light weight yarn. For chunky sweaters and blankets, you'll need the super bulky yarn. To help, we have a handy infographic for you to use that breaks down the different yarn weights: lace, sport, worsted, aran and chunky…

Before you can start crocheting, you need to make sure you know the basics, particularly abbreviations for crochet. You might know how to complete basic stitches (or not), but you need to learn what the crochet abbreviations are before you make any progress on a crochet pattern... and crochet has a lot of abbreviations. Some abbreviations are quite simple to figure out without a guide, but some might take a bit to remember. If you look at a crochet pattern, you will see a lot of shorthand…

In crochet, each type of stitch has a specific height, determining how tall each row will be. Understanding the height of each stitch is key to creating even and consistent rows, especially in patterns with varied stitches. Here’s a quick guide to the heights of common crochet stitches! #CrochetBasics #CrochetTips #MindfulCrafting #YarnLove #CrochetCommunity #DIYCrafts #HandmadeJoy #LearnToCrochet #CrochetTherapy #CraftingJoy #MindfulMaking #CreativeTherapy #stressrelieftherapy…

Here you'll learn how to choose the best yarn for crochet projects. These tips will help you find substitutes and decide what yarn to use.