Tips for beginner crocheters!

Hi, I've been crocheting for 6 years! You are able to ask me questions!

📝Description: I am a crocheter who started her journey in March 2019. I ended up stopping for 2 years before continuing my crocheting.

⭐️ 🤔 Why crocheting: I chose crocheting because I thought it was unique. I was bored one night, so I thought, "Hey! How about I learn to crochet!" and since then, I haven't changed.

💸 Price Range/selling: No! Unfortunately, I do not sell my crochet items as of now.

✨ Pros: Fun, YARN SHOPPING!! 🧶

👀 Cons: Bad wrists, expensive 😞

#crochetquestion #crochetforfun #crochetthings #crochetfun #crochetidea

Miami
2025/6/18 Edited to

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Meli.ki

where do I go to see the absolute crochet beginners videos?? is there an app or link that you recommend for beginners as well?? I've only been able to make single chains😅

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Echoo L.

I can get a nice first row, when I start a second it’s all over. I like can’t see where to hook it or whatever. I have tried multiple different types of yarn and followed advice for like super beginners. Crochet just doesn’t click with me 😭😭😭

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