Guides & Tutorials

Welcome to the Guides & Tutorials section at HandAndHeartCrochet — the place to learn crochet from the ground up, one stitch at a time.

Whether you're picking up a hook for the first time or looking to fill in a gap in your technique, these free beginner crochet tutorials will walk you through everything clearly and step by step. Each guide includes written instructions, stitch counts, and practical tips drawn from years of making.

This collection covers 14 essential topics including how to single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet; how to start with a magic ring; how to increase and decrease; how to attach safety eyes; and how to fix common crochet mistakes. You'll also find a full guide to crochet hook sizes to help you choose the right hook for any project.

All tutorials are written for complete beginners with no experience assumed. Start with the basics and work your way through — by the end you'll have all the foundation skills you need to tackle any pattern on this site.