Whether you're a total beginner or a lifelong crocheter

Crochet is made with yarn and a hook, and that's it. It's simple, and yet you can make all kinds of things with it, from blankets to clothing to toys to accessories like scarves and hats, and so much more.

You'll learn how to crochet if you don't know how yet, or you'll learn tips and tricks and more advanced techniques that'll help you enjoy crochet more if you already know the basics.

Plus, unlike traditional kinds of online classes, this one is like a living workshop – it'll be updated over time so you'll get more and more help, tips, lessons and inspiration as time passes. All for your one-time registration fee.

16 years' worth of expertise

All in one place

From tutorials that have stood the test of time to brand new photos and videos to help you out to patterns and tips and tricks.

About Your Instructor

Camp Counselor for Grownups

Kim Werker

I'm a writer and craft instructor specializing in helping people try new things and have fun doing it. I've written six crochet books and also a book about making ugly things on purpose as a way to confront our creative demons, and I teach crochet at Craftsy. In 2014, I started making something every single day, and it's a habit that changed my life (not to be too dramatic about it). I live in Vancouver, BC, where I carve stamps inspired by my family's road-trips, knit and crochet, and read lots and lots.

We'll Cover

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  • Basic Stitches

  • How to Keep Your Edges Neat

  • Why Practice Is Key

  • Materials You Need to Get Started

  • Common Mistakes & What to Do about Them

  • PLUS: Newly Made Content Includes Visuals for Lefties & Righties

Lessons (with more added regularly)

  • 1

    You're on your way to crochet!

    • A message from Kim

    • Before you go, tell me...

    • Next Steps
  • 2

    Getting Started

    • How to Use the Class Platform

    • Tools & Materials

    • About Yarns & Substitutions

    • A Note About Comfort (and Mistakes)
  • 3

    Lessons for Righties

    • How to Hold Your Hook

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Start with a Slip Knot & Chain Stitch

    • Anatomy of a Chain

    • Single Crochet

    • Half Double Crochet

    • Double Crochet

    • Treble Crochet

    • Crochet in the Front Loop or Back Loop Only

    • 3 Ways to Begin Working in the Round

    • How to Make a 1-Colour Granny Square
  • 4

    Lessons for Lefties

    • How to Hold Your Hook

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Start with a Slip Knot & Chain Stitch

    • Anatomy of a Chain

    • Single Crochet

    • Half Double Crochet

    • Double Crochet

    • Treble Crochet

    • Crochet in the Front Loop or Back Loop Only

    • 3 Ways to Begin Working in the Round

    • How to Make a 1-Colour Granny Square
  • 5

    Lessons & Techniques for Both Righties & Lefties

    • How to Count Your Stitches & Rows

    • How to Measure Gauge

    • How to Read & Follow a Pattern

    • Crochet in the Back Loop Only

    • How to Figure Out the Number of Foundation Chains You Need (for a Zig-Zag Pattern)

    • Dc3tog – Double Decrease in Double Crochet (Used in Zig-Zag Pattern)

    • How to Make an Adjustable Ring for Crocheting in the Round

    • How to Crochet a 2-Colour Spiral
  • 6

    Troubleshooting

  • 7

    Tips & Tricks

  • 8

    Patterns

    • In Threes Zig-Zag Scarf

    • Simplest Beanie

    • Hat for Science

    • Resa Shawlette

    • Land and Sea Baby Blanket

    • Celia Circle Scarf

    • Virtual Planetoid Hat

    • Sybil Cowl

    • Pet Mat
  • 9

    Student Questions

    • What does right and wrong side mean?

    • History of Crochet

    • Holding the yarn

    • Single crochet is curling?

    • Double crochet?

    • Granny squares

    • Joining yarn

    • Tight spine bumps

    • Hat for Science pattern...

    • Foundation single, double crochet, etc...

    • Granny squares in multiple colours?

    • Counting stitches and rows

Reviews

5 star rating

Thank you, Kim!

Jody Ouradnik

I've been crocheting for a number of years, but have learned that it's always possible to have an "Ah, ha!" moment and learn something new, no matter how lon...

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I've been crocheting for a number of years, but have learned that it's always possible to have an "Ah, ha!" moment and learn something new, no matter how long you've been practicing a craft. Kim's clear and concise instructions provide the support that a beginning crocheter needs, as well as helpful tips and tricks that are sure to hold something new for those who have been crocheting for awhile. Thank you for your hard work in putting this course together!

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5 star rating

Thanks for the review of the basics

Shawna Lincicome

I taught myself to crochet using various YouTube videos (not a course) and it seems I've missed a few items. Thanks for such clear instructions!

I taught myself to crochet using various YouTube videos (not a course) and it seems I've missed a few items. Thanks for such clear instructions!

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Great Presentation

Carol Brown

Clear, precis instructions. I will now adapt the way I hold my yarn! I also noticed how smoothly Kim kept the tail out of the way - that's been awkward for m...

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Clear, precis instructions. I will now adapt the way I hold my yarn! I also noticed how smoothly Kim kept the tail out of the way - that's been awkward for me. I'm off to make chains, chains, and more chains :D

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Great teaching

Linda Derivois

The instructions (oral and written) are detailed and clear. Thank you for the patterns. Need to be able to read them by taking your advance classes. Thank y...

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The instructions (oral and written) are detailed and clear. Thank you for the patterns. Need to be able to read them by taking your advance classes. Thank you Kim! Linda

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Pricing

  • $29.00

    One-time fee covers new lessons & resources posted over coming weeks and months!

    Get started now

Testimonials

online student

Kenyata M.

I didn’t fully understand how to crochet until I found your class.

student, Crochet: Basics & Beyond

@l.gabrjolek

I feel so privileged to have learned so much from you in your online classes & now I can’t picture my days without crochet (especially throughout the pandemic). 🎉🧶

student, Next Steps in Crochet

Edith B.

Kim is a great instructor. She shows her students, very slowly how to crochet new fabric with any of the basic stitches we learned in class. Thank You Kim, for sharing the world of knowledge, at least some of what you have learned.