Crochet guides
In-depth answers to the questions crocheters actually ask, from gauge and yardage to fixing wonky edges and pricing your work. Every figure is sourced, and we say so when sources disagree.
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Crochet Basics8 min readWhat Is Crochet Gauge? How to Measure It and Why It Matters
Gauge is the translation key between the designer's hands and yours. Learn how to make a swatch that tells the truth, measure it, match the pattern, and use the math to size any project.
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Yarn8 min readHow Much Yarn for a Crochet Blanket? Chart and 3 Ways to Estimate
A full yardage chart for every blanket size, what changes the numbers, and three ways to estimate, including a swatch method that's accurate to within a few percent.
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Crochet Hooks7 min readCrochet Hook Sizes Chart: mm, US Letters and UK Sizes Explained
Why millimeters are the only size you can trust, a full conversion chart, steel hooks, which hook suits which yarn, and how hook shape and material change the way you crochet.
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Yarn7 min readYarn Weight Chart: Categories 0 to 7 Explained for Crochet
What yarn weight really means, the standard 0–7 chart with hooks and gauges, international ply names, how to identify unlabeled yarn, and how to substitute one yarn for another.
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Crochet Basics5 min readUS vs UK Crochet Terms: Conversion Chart and How to Tell Them Apart
A UK double crochet is a US single crochet. Here's the full conversion chart, why the systems differ, how to spot which one a pattern uses, and how to convert without mistakes.
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Crochet Basics8 min readHow to Read a Crochet Pattern: The Complete Guide
Every part of a crochet pattern explained, from skill levels and multiple sizes to repeats, stitch counts, shaping language, charts and schematics, plus what to do when something seems wrong.
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Crochet Troubleshooting6 min readWhy Is My Crochet Blanket Getting Wider? 5 Causes and Fixes
A blanket that turns into a trapezoid is gaining stitches or changing tension. Diagnose which in two minutes, fix the five common causes, and rescue a blanket that's already wonky.
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Crochet Troubleshooting5 min readWhy Is My Crochet Curling? Fixes for Rows, Circles and Granny Squares
Curling almost always means one part of the fabric is tighter than the rest. Here's how to fix curling rows, circles that cup or ruffle, and granny squares that won't lie flat.
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Crochet Techniques6 min readHow to Fix Uneven Crochet Edges and Keep Them Straight
Almost every wobbly edge comes from the first and last stitch of each row. Learn the turning chain rules, the fixes for gappy edges, and how to tidy a finished piece with a border.
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Crochet Business7 min readHow to Price Crochet Items: Formula, Worked Example and Etsy Fees
How to work out what a crochet item really costs you, set an hourly rate, add profit, handle wholesale and Etsy fees, and price for fairs and custom orders, with a full worked example.
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