Hot Knitting & Crochet How-Tos
How To: Crochet the center round of a granny square
Granny squares are fun and easy to do. Crochet a whole bunch and put them together to create a quilt out of granny squares. This how to video tutorial shows you how to make the center round of a granny square.
How To: Crochet the basic double crochet stitch
Want to learn how to crochet? Then watch this how to video to learn a more advanced stitch in crocheting. Once you have mastered the basic single crochet stitch you can try the double crochet stitch. The double crochet stitch is a little more advanced, watch the video and follow along.
How To: Crochet the single crochet stitch
Want to learn how to crochet? Then watch this how to video to learn some of the basics of crocheting. Once you have mastered the basic single chain stitch you can try the single crochet stitch. The single crochet stitch is very simple to do, just follow along with the video.
How To: Crochet the basic chain stitch
Want to learn how to crochet? The first step in learning how to crochet is the chain stitch. To get started with the chain stitch you will need a medium sized hook and some yarn. Watch and learn how to hold the hook and yarn to start crocheting the basic chain stitch.
How To: Crochet a double crochet stitch for beginners
Want to learn to crochet? Then watch this how-to video tutorial. This particular video shows you how to crochet the double crochet stitch. The double crochet is a basic stitch in crocheting, start off by learning this simple technique. Once you have mastered the art of the double crochet you can move on to other crochet stitches.
How To: Start a crochet chain
Want to learn to crochet? Then watch this how-to video tutorial. This particular video shows you how to do a basic crochet chain. Crochet chains are first step in crocheting, start off by learning this simple technique. Once you have mastered the art of the chain, move on to the basic stitches.
How To: Cast on for knitting
Want to learn to knit? Then watch this how-to video tutorial. This particular video shows you how to cast on for knitting. Casting on is the first step in knitting, so to start off learn this simple technique. Once you have mastered the art of casting on loops you can move on to the basics of knit and purl stitches.
How To: Crochet cat ears for Japanese anime cosplay
Watch this cosplay how to video and learn how to make your own kitty ears for cosplay anime role play! Crochet a cute pair of Japanese cosplay cat ears with this helpful crochet how-to video tutorial. These crochet cat ears will add a decorative touch to any anime costume.
How To: Crochet decorative picot edging
Learn decorative edging to enhance the look of crocheted projects. Watch this how to video to learn how to crochet picot edging. This video demonstrates the technique on a short chain but you can use picot edging all around a small or large crocheted piece.
How To: Crochet a bobble stitch
Learn decorative crochet stitches for your yarn projects. This particular how-to video demonstrates how to do bobble crochet stitches. Grab your needle, watch the video and follow along to learn how to crochet this fun bobble stitch.
How To: Crochet a treble crochet stitch
Want to learn how to crochet? Then watch this how to video to learn the basics of crocheting. This particular video demonstrates how to do the treble crochet stitch. Once you learn this stitch you will be able to create beautiful crochet pieces.
How To: Crochet a double crochet base chain
This video crocheting tutorial, brought to you by thecrochetside.com, demonstrates how to crochet a double crochet base chain. Learn how to crochet by watching this instructional video.
How To: Crochet a single crochet base chain
Learn to crochet with these easy to follow how-to video tutorial. This particular video demonstrates how to crochet a single crochet base chain. It is very simple to do, start by making a basic slip knot and chain two. Insert your hook into through the back, yarn over and pull through. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over once to make a chain and yarn over a second time to complete the single crochet.
How To: Make a knitted post card
Nguyen Le, aka Knitknit teaches how to make knitted post cards. If you are teaching yourself how to knit, you will love this video. This is also a great way to use your knitted test swatches to make a special something to send to someone! You will need two colors of yarn, a hole punch, a post card, knitting needles, and a needle. Learn how to make a knitted post card by watching this video crafting tutorial.
How To: Determine which side is the right and wrong in crochet
This video crocheting tutorial, brought to you by thecrochetside.com, shows how to tell which side of the fabric is the "right" side and which is the "wrong". Learn how to crochet by watching this instructional video.
How To: Crochet front and back post stitches
This video crocheting tutorial, provided by thecrochetside.com, shows how to crochet front and back post stitches. Learn how to crochet by watching this instructional video.
How To: Crochet the basics
This video crocheting tutorial series shows everything that needed to know to learn how to crochet. Start off with an understanding of the crochet hook and yarn, working up to tying a slip knot, and covering several basic crochet stitches. Watch these video and learn how to crochet the absolute basics. Great for beginners!
How To: Crochet a bind off stitch
This video crocheting tutorial, provided by thecrochetside.com, shows how to bind off at the end of your work. Learn how to crochet by watching this instructional video.
How To: Crochet the linked treble stitch
This video crocheting tutorial, provided by thecrochetside.com, shows how to make a linked treble crochet stitch. Learn how to crochet by watching this instructional video.
How To: Crochet a Tunisian forward pass increase
This video crocheting tutorial provided by thecrochetside.com, shows how to increase on the forward pass in Tunisian crochet. The Tunisian crocheting method uses an elongated hook and is considered a mixture of knitting and crochet with no need to turn the work over. Learn how to forward pass increase in Tunisian crochet by watching this instructional video.
How To: Crochet a Tunisian return pass decrease
This video crocheting tutorial from thecrochetside.com shows how to decrease on the return pass in Tunisian crochet. The Tunisian crocheting method uses an elongated hook and is considered a mixture of knitting and crochet with no need to turn the work over. Learn how to crochet a Tunisian return pass decrease by watching this instructional video.
How To: Stitch a double-knitting technique
This video knitting tutorial demonstrates a technique for how to stitch two sides at once with a double-knitting technique. It's like knitting a tube. Learn how to stitch a double-knitting technique by watching this instructional video.
How To: Knit an i-cord bind off to finish a knitting project
This is a way of binding off that will give a beautiful termination on a knitted or crocheted piece. This video knitting tutorial shows how to knit an i-cord bind off to finish a crafting project.
How To: Crochet a front post double crochet and bobble stitch
This video crocheting tutorial shows how to crochet the front post double crochet and the bobble stitch. Bobbles are different for different people; demonstrated is a less complex method. Watch this instructional video and learn how to crochet a front post double crochet and bobble stitch.
How To: Cast on to knitting needles with a slip knot
This video knitting tutorial shows the proper technique to do the knit or cable cast on with a slip knot to begin any knitting project. The cable or knit cast on is the absolute beginning for learning how to knit, and is easy to learn. Watch this instructional video and find out how to cast on to knitting needles with the cable cast on to begin a knitting project.
How To: Crochet a reverse single crochet
This video crocheting tutorial show how to crochet a reverse single crochet, handy for finishing off edges to hats, whether knit or crocheted. This will give you a handsome border to any of your hats or even scarves. It is a great stitch for a strong accented border. Learn how to crochet the reverse single crochet stitch by watching this instructional video.
How To: Crochet the basic Tunisian stitch
This video crocheting tutorial shows how to crochet the basic Tunisian stitch, and how to use it to perform a color change. Crochet Andy's directions are especially easy to follow thanks to color-coded yarn. Learn how to crochet the basic Tunisian stitch by watching this instructional video.
How To: Do Tunisian crochet cast on
This how-to video is a demonstration of a Tunisian crochet cast on. Watch and learn how simple it is to use a long crochet hook to build the foundation for a knitting project.
How To: Add fringe to crocheted or knitted scarfs
This Arts & Crafts how-to video shows you how to make fringe and put it on a scarf. Watch and learn how simple it is to make. All you need to make your fringe is yarn, crochet needle, dvd case, and scissors.
How To: Weave the ends in a crochet project
This how-to video demonstrates how to weave the ends when you are crocheting. The basic concept of weaving ends is that you weave in the ends into the crochet project to make it look neater. All you need to practice this technique is a metal needle. Watch and learn.
How To: Change colors in half double crochet
This crochet how to video demonstrates how to do a color change in the half double crochet stitch. Watch and learn how simple it is to add decorative touches to crochet projects by simply adding a different color.
How To: Do color stranding in crocheting
This crochet how-to video is a quick demonstration on color stranding using single crochet. Watch as our host shows you how to practice color stranding on his single crochet hat.
How To: Crochet a potholder for your kitchen
The joy of crocheting is that you can create almost anything out of yarn. These how to videos show you how to crochet a pot holder, or hotpad, for your kitchen. Watch and learn how simple it is to crochet potholders like the ones grandma use to have. It is so easy a beginner could do this.
How To: Do three basic crochet stitches
Want to start crocheting? Then watch this crochet how-to video and learn the three basic stitches. Practice crocheting chain, single crochet and double crochet stitches.
How To: Crochet a chainless single crochet foundation simply
This crocheting tutorial demonstrates how to do a chainless single crochet foundation. Foundation stitches replace the traditional foundation chain as well as the first row of stitches. It comes in handy when you don't know how many stitches you need to "cast on" for your project. The traditional method creates a tighter row. This method creates a stretchier row that will more closely match the rest of your rows. Watch this crochet how-to video to learn more about chainless crocheting.
How To: Make a half double crochet
This video crocheting tutorial shows how to do the half double crochet stitch. The half double crochet stitch is larger than a single crochet stitch, but not as large as a double. Watch this instructional video and learn how to stitch the half double crochet.
How To: Use single crochet stitches to make a ball shape
This video crocheting tutorial demonstrates how to do single crochet stitches for Japanese amigurumi shapes. This pattern will make a ball shape, useful for amigurumi yarn toys. Learn how to stitch a single crochet for ball shapes by watching this instructional video.
How To: Knit a Turkish cast on with double point needles
The Turkish cast on is a great technique for avoiding the bulk of traditional seams. This video knitting tutorial shows how to knit a Turkish cast on, specifically for rounded doll accessories. Learn how to knit a Turkish cast on with double point needles by watching this instructional video.
How To: Begin basic crocheting
The Gratefulthread has unique apparel and fine yarns. Our fiber artists can crochet, weave and knit. This video crocheting tutorial provides instruction for how to do the basics of crochet. Learn how to make a beginning loop, crochet a chain, and how to add rows.
How To: Crochet using the Bethintx method
This video crocheting tutorial series shows a simple method for learning how to crochet. Start off making simple loop stitches into a chain, and work up to an entire granny square. Advice for yarn and crocheting hooks are also included. Learn how to crochet by watching these instructional videos.