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Crochet is a fun, relaxing hobby that anyone can do! In this step-by-step guide, we will discuss how to crochet. We'll cover everything you need to know to get started - from the basics of how to hold your hook, to the six most common crochet stitches. We'll even talk about the best yarn to use and where you can find beginner crochet patterns for free.

If you are interested in starting a new hobby or learning a new skill, you're in the right place! After reading this crochet starter guide, you'll be ready to create beautiful wearable items like scarves, hats, and blankets.

How to Crochet for Beginners

If you've always wanted to learn how to crochet, but didn't know where to start, this guide is for you! You'll be able to learn the basics of crocheting with these easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

What is Crochet?

Crochet has been around for centuries and is still one of the most popular yarn crafts today. It is a method of creating a looped fabric from yarn with a crochet hook.

It's not difficult to learn how to crochet, but it can be a little tricky in the beginning. Like learning any new skill, mastering crochet will take a fair bit of perseverance and patience.

To learn crochet, start with the fundamental techniques and a few basic stitches. Then, once you've mastered them, you can move on to intermediate and advanced techniques.

Once you've learned the basics of crochet, you can make all sorts of cozy crocheted items, from baby booties to granny squares.

What do you need to start crocheting?

One of the great things about crochet is that you don't need many tools to get started. In fact, you only need these two things:

The right tools can make learning easier. Set yourself up for success by choosing hooks and yarns that are easy to work with. Here are my recommendations for the best crochet supplies for beginners.

Yarn

Yarn comes in many different weights: from super-fine baby weight yarn all the way up to bulky-weight wool. Different patterns will recommend various types of yarns. But for beginners, I recommend using medium-weight (number four) acrylic, wool, or cotton yarn. You can buy this type of yarn online, or at any craft store!

Medium yarn weight. I recommend that beginners choose a worsted weight yarn.

Smooth texture. It's easier to see your stitches when you use a ball of simple, smooth wool or acrylic yarn.

Light color. It can be hard to see exactly where to insert the hook when you use dark or multicolor yarn.

Some of my favorite yarns to teach with are Bernat Maker Home Dec and Swish Worsted from WeCrochet.com

Crochet Hook

Crochet hooks come in a range of sizes, shapes, and materials. The most important thing to remember is to match the size of the hook to the weight of the yarn. Use larger crochet hooks with thicker yarns and smaller crochet hooks with thinner yarns.

For beginners, I recommend starting with an ergonomic hook in a medium size - like G6 (4.25 mm) or H8 (5.00 mm).

If you aren't sure what the right size crochet hook is for your yarn, check the back of the yarn label. It will suggest an appropriate hook size for your specific yarn.

You can find out more about crochet hook sizes here: Crochet Hook Sizes and Conversion Chart

Other Supplies

If you want to grab a few more items, you could also pick up:

Check out this post for more information about the best crochet supplies for beginners.

How to Crochet Step-by-Step

Let's get started! Gather your supplies and find a comfortable workspace with bright lighting.

I encourage you to read through the steps before you pick up your hook. And remember, learning to crochet takes practice - so keep going!

Note: This guide uses U.S. terms for crochet stitches and demonstrates right-handed instructions. Check out this handy crochet terms conversion guide to learn the difference between British and American crochet terms.

Step 1: How to Hold the Crochet Hook

The first step is to learn how to hold the yarn and the crochet hook in a way that feels comfortable for you. Most people hold the hook in their dominant hand and the yarn in their non-dominant hand.

Note: I'm right-handed, so the pictures will show me holding the hook in my right hand and the yarn in my left hand. I'll be writing the directions from the perspective of a right-handed person - but lefties can reverse the directions to learn how to do left-handed crochet.

Most people hold the crochet hook in one of two ways: the pencil method or the knife method.

Pencil Grip: Hold the crochet hook like a pencil between your thumb and index finger. Use your third finger underneath for more balance and control.

Knife Grip: Place your hand over the hook, palm facing down. Hold the hook between your thumb and index finger. Wrap your other three fingers around the shaft of the crochet hook for greater control.

Personally, I prefer to hold the hook with the knife grip. Try both options and see what feels the most natural for you.

How to Hold the Yarn for Crochet

To hold the yarn, loop the yarn through the fingers of your non-dominant hand. Pass the yarn over the pinkie, under the third and middle fingers, and over your index finger. To create more tension on the yarn, you can loop the yarn once around the pinkie before passing it under the third and middle fingers and over the index finger.

Holding the yarn this way may be awkward at first, but keep practicing. With time, you will find your favorite way to hold and keep tension on the yarn.

Step 2: How to Tie a Slip Knot

Next, tie a slip knot to attach the yarn to the crochet hook.

To make a slip knot:

1. Pull a length of yarn from the ball. Start the loop approximately 6 inches from the end of the yarn, leaving a tail to weave in later.

2. Place the ball end of the yarn in a clockwise circle, laying it over the top of the tail end.

3. Insert the crochet hook into the center of the loop, from front to back. Use the hook to grab the ball-end yarn, and pull it through the center of the loop.

4. Pull both ends of the yarn to tighten the loop around the hook.

The slip knot is complete, and you are ready to start crocheting.

Step 3: How to Yarn Over

The "yarn over", abbreviated YO, is a foundational crochet technique that you'll use to make all of the basic crochet stitches. For example, you'll use yarn-overs to make a starting chain in the next step, and to make single crochet stitches after that.

Here's how to yarn over:

1. Loop the working yarn over the hook clockwise from back to front.

2. Use your left-hand index finger to wrap the yarn over the crochet hook, or use your right hand to pivot the hook under the yarn. Either action accomplishes the same thing.

Once you've practiced the YO motion by itself, you use it as part of the basic crochet stitches. Let's continue.

Step 4: How to Make a Starting Chain

The next step is to make a starting chain. A starting chain is a number of crochet chain stitches that forms the foundation for the rest of the crochet project.
To make a starting chain:

1. Hold the hook in your right hand and the yarn in your left hand. Insert the hook into the slip knot, if it isn't there already.

2. Hold the end of the slip knot between the thumb and middle finger of your left hand.

3. Bring the working yarn over the hook from back to front (aka "yarn over").

4. Rotate the hook slightly to catch the yarn in the bowl (or mouth) of the hook. Pull the hook through the loop on the hook. One chain stitch is complete.

To make another chain stitch, yarn over the hook and pull up another loop. Repeat this process, making as many chain stitches as your pattern calls for. To follow along with my swatch, make 11 chain stitches.

As you work, move your left-hand fingers up along the chain. For the most control, hold the chain two or three stitches away from the hook.

It can take some practice to keep your tension consistent from one chain stitch to the next - so keep practicing! In time, you will find your rhythm.

Note: When counting how many chains you've made, do not count the loop on your hook or the slip knot as a stitch.

Step 5: Working Into the Chain

Let's take a closer look at the chain stitches you've just made.

The front of the chain looks like a series of interlocking Vs. And, if you turn the chain over to the reverse side, you'll see that each stitch has a bump or back bar.

You'll work the first row of crochet stitches into this foundation chain. Depending on the type of stitch, you'll make the first stitch of the row into the second, third, or fourth chain from the hook. The pattern instructions will tell you where to make your first stitch.

To work into the starting chain, insert the crochet hook into the chain stitch from front to back. The tip of the hook will pass through the center of the V.

Note: Some patterns will ask you to turn the chain over and make the first row of stitches into the back bar only. Working into the back bar can give your project a cleaner edge.

The first row of crochet can be difficult, especially for new beginners. Working into chain stitches is tricky: it's hard to know exactly where to insert your hook, and there isn't much fabric for your other hand to hold.

Even so, I hope you will persevere! After the first few rows of stitches, it will be much easier to know where to insert your hook and hold the work steady.

Step 6: How to Single Crochet

Single crochet is a simple stitch that's perfect for your first project. It is one of the most basic and most common crochet stitches. It's often abbreviated SC in crochet patterns.

Let's make the first row of our swatch in single crochet stitches.

1. Start with a chain of 11 stitches. (You can use the starting chain that we made in the previous section.)

2. Then, insert the hook into the second chain from the hook.

3. Bring the yarn over the hook from back to front. Draw the yarn through the chain to pull up a loop. (You will now have two loops on the hook.)

4. Next, yarn over again. Draw the yarn through both loops on the hook. You will now have one loop on the hook, and your first single crochet is complete.

Repeat these steps, making one single crochet stitch into each of the nine remaining chain stitches for a total of 10 single crochets. As you work, be careful not to twist the chain.

For a lot more information about the single crochet stitch, read: How to Single Crochet for Beginners

Step 7: How to Make a Turning Chain

When you come to the end of a row, you will turn your work over, make one or more chains stitches (for the turning chain), and then begin the next row of stitches.
Turn the Work
To turn your work, simply rotate the piece 180 degree clockwise. The opposite side of the work will now be facing you.

I like to keep my hook in the stitch as I turn the work so that I don't lose my place.

Turning Chain
After you turn the work, you'll need to make one or more chain stitches. These chain stitches, called the turning chain, bring the yarn up to the correct height to work the first stitch of the next row.

The number of chains in the turning chain depends on the height of the stitch you'll be making in the next row.

Single crochet: one chain

Half-double crochet: two chains

Double crochet: three chains

Triple crochet: four chains

Which Comes First: The Turn or the Chain-1?
Should you turn your work first or chain first? It actually doesn't matter which step you do first!

The only thing that matters is that you pick one way and stay consistent throughout your piece. It's also a good idea to always turn your work in the same way - either clockwise or counterclockwise.

Step 8: How to Work Row 2

Let's go back to our crochet swatch and make the second row of single crochet stitches. This row will be worked into the previous row of single crochet stitches, not into the starting chain.

1. Turn the work and chain 1. (The turning chain worked at the beginning of a single crochet row does not count as a stitch.)

2. Insert the hook under the top 2 loops of the last stitch of the previous row.

3. Yarn over from back to front. Draw the yarn through the stitch and pull up a loop. There will be two loops on the hook.

4. Yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook. There will be one loop left on the hook. The single crochet stitch is complete.

Work right to left across the row. Repeat these steps, making one single crochet stitch in each of the nine remaining stitches. Count your stitches, and make sure you have the correct number.

At this point, you can turn your work to make another row of stitches. Keep making more rows of single crochet until you've reached your desired length. Then, cut the yarn and fasten it off.

Step 9: How to Fasten Off

Once you've completed the last row of your crochet swatch, you'll need to fasten off the yarn so that the stitches don't unravel.
To fasten off:

1. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch yarn tail.

2. Use the hook to up draw the yarn tail through the loop on your hook.

3. Remove the crochet hook from the work, and pull on the yarn tail to tighten it.

At this point, you may want to weave in the yarn tails to secure them.

To weave in the ends, thread a blunt-tipped yarn needle with the yarn tail. Then, weave the needle back and forth through the crochet fabric.

And there you go! You've just completed your first crochet swatch.

More Crochet Stitches

Ready to learn more crochet? After you've mastered the single crochet stitch, add more crochet stitches to your repertoire.

How to Half Double Crochet

The half-double crochet stitch, abbreviated HDC, is another one of the 6 basic crochet stitches. It's a beginner-friendly stitch that's easy to learn and fun to make. You can use half-double crochet to make a variety of projects, including baby blankets, pillows, scarves, and warm sweaters.

The half-double crochet stitch is similar to the single crochet stitch, with one extra yarn-over at the beginning. That extra yarn-over makes half-double crochet taller than the single crochet, yet shorter than the double crochet stitch.

Click here for my half-double crochet step-by-step tutorial that will show you how to crochet the half-double crochet stitch and give you lots of tips for working with HDC stitches in patterns.

How to Double Crochet

The next stitch on our list of the basic crochet stitches is the double crochet stitch, abbreviated DC

Double crochet is a beginner-friendly stitch that's used in all sorts of patterns, like the classic granny square pattern.

A double crochet is taller than both a single crochet and a half-double stitch, but shorter than a treble crochet stitch. Double crochet fabric is a little more open and flexible than fabric made from plain single crochet.

To learn how to work double crochet stitches, read How to Double Crochet Stitch (dc) for Beginners.

How to Treble Crochet

After double crochet, you are ready to learn treble crochet. Treble crochet, sometimes called triple crochet, is abbreviated TR in patterns.

With an extra yarn over, a treble stitch is even taller than a double crochet stitch. Once you learn the basic technique, you can add even more yarn-overs to make double-treble and triple treble stitches.

Treble crochet creates a looser fabric that drapes well. It's often used in light, lacy, open patterns.

How to Slip Stitch

Last but not least, we have the crochet slip stitch. Slip stitch is the shortest of the basic crochet stitches. In patterns, slip stitch is often abbreviated SL ST.

Slip stitch is a very useful and versatile technique. You can use slip stitches to move the yarn across a row of stitches without adding much height. You can also use slip stitch to join a round of crochet into a circle, connecting the last stitch of the round to the first stitch of that same round. Lastly, you can use surface slip stitch to decorate the surface of crochet fabric.

To learn all about slip stitch and how to make it, check out How to Slip Stitch in Crochet (sl st) for Beginners

More Crochet Techniques

After you've learned the crochet basics, here are some more techniques to try.

Increasing and Decreasing

If you want to make anything other than a flat rectangle, you'll need to learn how to increase and decrease in crochet. Increasing adds stitches to your project, while decreasing subtracts stitches.

Increasing is very simple. Just make 2 or more stitches in the same stitch.

The technique for decreasing depends on the type of stitch you're making, whether it's a single crochet decrease, half-double decrease, or double crochet decrease.

Working in the Round

There are two main ways to make a crochet project: work flat in rows, or work in the round.

Working in the round allows you to create crocheted items that start with a circle, like top-down hats, granny squares, amigurumi animals, and more.

To learn more about working in the round, check out this article on how to start crochet projects with the Magic Ring technique.

Different Stitches

You can combine the basic crochet stitches in different patterns to create new unique textures.

For example, moss stitch (aka linen stitch) is a beginner-friendly crochet stitch made from an alternating pattern of chain stitches and single crochet. It's very easy to work, and the perfect stitch to learn after you've masted the basic crochet stitches.

Other fun stitch patterns include shell stitch and corner-to-corner crochet.

How to Crochet in the Front and Back Loop

Another way to change the loop of basic crochet stitches is to insert the hook in different loops. Crocheting in the front loops or back loops only can create a ribbed texture and add a decorative element to your work.

How to Read a Crochet Pattern

Reading crochet patterns can be tricky at first - all those abbreviations can take a while to get used to! Click to read a step-by-step guide to reading crochet patterns for beginners. Once you learn how to decipher written patterns, you'll be able to make so many more projects!

More Beginner Crochet Tutorials

If you've enjoyed this crochet starter guide, you may be interested in these related articles.

Free Crochet Patterns

Here are some free beginner-friendly crochet patterns to practice your new skills.

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One of the scariest parts of CAS may be the CAS project. Common questions we hear at Lanterna are 'what is it?' 'how do I do it?' and 'what are good examples of projects?' We're answering all those questions in this article. It's essential to understand the requirements of the CAS project before diving into choosing a topic, so let's do a quick recap.

What are CAS Projects?

The CAS project is a collaborative series of CAS experiences engaging students in at least one of the CAS strands (creativity, activity, and service). You must do at least one project to complete CAS.

The main purpose of the project is to allow for growth in regard to participation in collaborative projects. The CAS project must take a minimum of one month from planning to completion but many of the examples listed exemplify an ambitious project that will take longer than a month, which is encouraged!

Your CAS project is a great way to not only uplift the community but also improve your skills in an array of areas, from improving your writing skills to how you can raise awareness for a campaign and maintain financial accounts.

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CAS Project Ideas

So... what are some examples of great CAS projects? Read through our list of 50 potential CAS Projects below to spark some inspiration and help you find the perfect CAS Project to take on!
NOTE: This list is made up of CAS Project ideas gathered from Official IBO Resources or successful CAS projects from our IB graduates. Before choosing your final CAS project idea make sure to consult with your CAS Coordinator and bring your project full circle at the end with CAS reflections.
Creativity Project Ideas

1. Organize and execute weekly rap battles at your school to eventually crown one ultimate winner.

2. Organize and execute weekly stand-up comedy events at your school to eventually crown one ultimate winner.

3. A student group plans, designs, and creates a mural (official IB example).

4. A student group sets up regular after-school music classes for younger students culminating in a final performance.

5. Students organize a school fashion show for creative and talented students to display their garments.

6. A student group sets up an after-school extracurricular activity for the student body. This could be a choir, a dance group, RPG, Lego building, or anything else you can think of!

7. Set up Lip Sync Battles at your school during lunchtimes. Conduct the competition over several weeks and ultimately declare a winner.

8. Start an MUN club at your school and join some international school MUN meets!

9. Set up a food blog where you go around and review local restaurants.

Service Project Ideas

1. Students set up an initiative at the schools for students to be able to volunteer at local homeless shelters.

2. Host a book drive!

3. Create and distribute handmade sanitary towels to girls that don't have access to menstrual products.

4. Read to students at a local primary school.

5. Students set up and conduct tutoring for people in need (official IB example). Fun fact - this is how Lanterna got its start 15 years ago!

6. Organise a toy drive before the festive months to donate gifts to disadvantaged children.

7. Volunteer as gardeners in a local public space.

8. Form a group to teach children how to do first aid.

9. Save the environment by regularly going out and planting trees, and perhaps setting up a club so that others can follow in your footsteps.

10. Find a local public area - e.g. a beach, forest or park - and form a clean-up club!

11. Teach others a new language! You can tutor them to enable them to progress.

12. Form a recycling club to take of separating materials that your school might be throwing into landfills unnecessarily for your CAS project.

13. Help with an infrastructure project. For instance, helping build a playground at the local primary school.

Activity Ideas

Students organize and participate in a sports team including training sessions and matches against other teams (official IB example).

Activity and Service Ideas

1. Students organize, plan, and execute a local football tournament with entry proceeds going to local food banks.

2. Referee a number of local football matches.

3. Set up a special needs camp for students with learning disabilities at your school. This could involve competitions, games, or learning activities.

4. Check out if your school offers any service trips. Sign up to become a part of it!

5. Students plan and participate in the planting and maintenance of a garden with members of the local community (official IB example).

6. Become a manager! Contact the school's coach (football, basketball, baseball, or any other sport) and see if you can volunteer as an assistant coach for the season.

7. Students organize, plan, and execute a local netball tournament with entry proceeds going to a local mental health charity.

8. Set yourself a physical challenge - e.g. cycling 500 kilometres - and collect donations to give to charity.

9. Volunteer to help out as a lifeguard and help clean a local pool for your CAS project.

10. Form a Yoga group and conduct sessions in local nursing homes.

11. Students organize, plan, and execute a local basketball tournament. You can raise money and donate the entry proceeds to a local homeless shelter.

Creativity and Service Ideas

1. Regularly host a bake sale with cakes, cookies, and pastries and deliver them to a local community retirement home.

2. Set up a website that has healthy food recipes to promote better choices amongst your peers.

3. Hold an art competition and then display the entries during a gallery night to raise money and then donate the profits to a charity.

4. CAS students put together a concert at school and donate the proceeds to a charity.

5. Students write, plan, film, edit, and release a movie. Screen this movie at the school and donate proceeds to a charity.

6. CAS students can organize a school talent show with proceeds going to local charities.

7. Set up an international fair at your school. Students and parents can bring food and drinks from their home countries as well as have their own booths where they can teach others about their culture.

8. Set up a musical performance for people at your local hospital.

9. Create a birthday project at your school where all students and teachers are delivered a gift or candy on their birthday!

10. Make a play and perform it at your school. The proceeds will then be donated to charity.

11. Students identify that children at a local school need backpacks and subsequently design and make the backpacks out of recycled materials (official IB example).

12. Host a video game tournament for your CAS project with the entrance fees all donated to charity.

13. Help create and be in charge of the school yearbook!

14. Write some book reviews for your local library.

15. Students rehearse and perform a dance production for a community retirement home (official IB example).

Creativity and Activity Ideas

50.Students choreograph a routine for their marching band (official IB example).

CAS Projects for Younger Students

So there we have it, 50 top ideas to get you thinking about what you might do for your CAS project! Lanterna support younger students with their CAS project endeavours. These projects are a requirement for IB students at an IB world school. Speak to your CAS coordinator about your ideas and the relevant CAS components in order to make the most out of your project.

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parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning. parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last.

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Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

When: 18 - 27 January 2025

Roles: Front of house, Pricing Attendant, Register Operator, Relief Team, Set Up (Bump-in/out), Tidy Crew.

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Getting to BCEC
The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has three entrances, the main entrance on the corner of Merivale & Glenelg streets, the Grey St entrance, and the exhibition entrance at the corner of Melbourne & Merivale streets.

Walking to the centre
BCEC is a short stroll across from the Brisbane CBD connected by Victoria Bridge. Hotels, restaurants and bars, South Bank beach and its parklands are all within walking distance from BCEC.

Parking
BCEC provides undercover parking for up to 1500 vehicles. The car park has direct lift access to the centre's multiple convention floors and exhibition facilities. Car parks 2 and 3 are best for Exhibition Halls (Bookfest is in Halls 3 and 4).

Public transport
Getting to BCEC via public transport is easy and efficient with bus, ferry and train options available. More information about planning your journey via public transport can be found on the TransLink website.

Train
South Brisbane Railway Station next to the Convention Centre on Grey Street, or South Bank Railway Station, are the most convenient stations to the BCEC.

Bus services
The Cultural Centre Station on Melbourne Street and the South Bank Busway Station on the corner of Colchester and Tribune streets are closest to BCEC.

CityCat and ferries
CityCats operate every day and stop at the South Bank River Terminal on the Clem Jones Promenade. The inner-city ferry travels between the CBD, North Quay and Kangaroo Point, stopping at South Bank Terminal 1 and 2 on the Clem Jones Promenade.

Taxis
Taxi ranks are located outside the main entrance to the centre on Merivale Street and a taxi drop off located at the centre's Grey St entrance.

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Getting to BCEC The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has three entrances, the main entrance on the corner of Merivale & Glenelg streets, the Grey St entrance, and the exhibition entrance at the corner of Melbourne & Merivale streets. Walking to the centre BCEC is a short stroll across from the Brisbane CBD connected by Victoria Bridge.