Crochet Ideas and Guides for Every Maker
Whether you’re learning your first stitches or getting ready for your first craft fair, this is where we answer the questions crocheters ask most. Our guides cover pricing your work, planning yarn, finishing techniques, amigurumi details and seasonal makes, all written in plain, friendly language.
Every guide is built around real problems makers face, with clear steps, worked examples and links to free patterns you can practise on. Pick a topic below and start learning.
What You’ll Find in Crochet Ideas
Make and Sell: if you sell your crochet, start with our guide on how much to charge for crochet items, then learn how to sell crochet at craft fairs. Our free pricing calculator does the maths for you.
Yarn and Planning: never run out halfway through a project. Our guide on how much yarn you need for a crochet blanket explains sizes, yarn weights and stitches, and the yarn calculator gives you an exact estimate.
Techniques: learn how to change colors in crochet without the jog, and master front post double crochet for ribbing and cables.
Fixing Problems: if your edges are slanting or your squares are curling, our guide on why your crochet is getting wider walks you through every fix.
Finishing: give your projects a professional finish with our guides on how to block crochet and how to stiffen crochet.
Amigurumi: learn how to put safety eyes in amigurumi for perfect faces every time.
Seasonal Makes: get ready for the holidays with our Christmas crochet patterns and ideas.
New to Crochet Start Here
If you’re just starting out, begin with the guide on why crochet gets wider, since it covers the habits that keep every project neat. Then try an easy pattern like our easy crochet blanket pattern or our crochet star pattern, both quick, friendly first projects.
Turn Ideas Into Projects
Every guide here links to free patterns you can make straight away. When you’re ready to choose your next project, browse our full collection of free crochet patterns and download the PDF that inspires you.