Blankets·The list
22 Newborn Crochet Blanket Patterns for Brand-New Babies
Twenty two patterns, plus the yarn and safety rules that matter for a newborn.
Beginner10 to 20 hours
Supplies·Tested
12 Crochet Kits Worth Buying, by Skill Level
Twelve kits that contain what they claim, sorted by who they actually suit.
Beginnervaries
Stitches·Step by step
Magic Ring Crochet: How to Make One That Never Slips
The adjustable loop that closes the centre of anything worked in the round, and how to stop it...
Beginner10 min to learn
Stitches·Step by step
Half Double Crochet: The Stitch Between the Two You Know
Shorter than double, softer than single, and the best drape-to-speed ratio in crochet.
Beginner15 min to learn
Learn·Step by step
How to Read a Crochet Pattern: Every Abbreviation Decoded
Every abbreviation, bracket and asterisk, and how to spot a US pattern from a UK one.
Beginner30 min
Stitches·Step by step
Double Crochet: How to Work the Stitch Everything Uses
The stitch most patterns are written in, worked slowly, with the three mistakes that make it look wrong.
Beginner20 min to learn
Seasonal·The list
12 Crochet Christmas Wreath Ideas for the Front Door
Twelve wreaths, and which yarn survives a winter outdoors.
Easy2 to 4 hours each
Seasonal·The list
10 Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns, Free and Paid
Ten skirts, plus the flat circle maths that decides whether yours lies flat or ruffles.
Intermediate8 to 15 hours
Seasonal·The list
16 Crochet Pumpkin Patterns for Autumn Shelves
Sixteen pumpkins, and the trick that turns a ball into something that looks like a gourd.
Beginner45 min to 2 hours
Seasonal·The list
18 Quick Christmas Crochet Projects for the Last Fortnight
Eighteen things you can still finish, honestly timed, sorted fastest first.
Beginner15 min to 2 hours
Seasonal·The list
12 Crochet Christmas Garland Ideas for Mantels and Stairs
Twelve garlands, with the spacing maths that stops them looking shop bought.
Beginner2 to 5 hours each
Seasonal·The list
20 Crochet Snowflake Patterns That Stiffen Beautifully
Twenty flakes, and the stiffening method that actually keeps them flat.
Beginner20 to 45 min each