Olivia Ghosh

Now that you have learned some basic crochet skills, it is time to create your first project! A comfort square is a great beginner project because it uses simple stitches and helps you practice what you have learned. Comfort squares can also be joined together to make blankets, or they can be donated to help bring warmth and comfort to others. This project is special to me because I want to use crochet not only for creativity, but also for kindness. Small projects can grow into something...

Making mistakes is completely normal in crochet. I still make mistakes sometimes too! One thing I like about crochet is that if something does not look right, you can usually fix it and try again. Learning how to fix mistakes is part of becoming a better crocheter. If you notice a mistake, first take your crochet hook out of the loop carefully. Then gently pull the working yarn, which is the longer piece connected to your yarn ball. As you pull, your stitches will start to come apart one by...

A double crochet is another common stitch in crochet and is a little taller than a single crochet stitch. Even though it has a few extra steps, it is still easy to learn with practice. Double crochet stitches help projects grow faster because they create taller rows. They are often used for scarves, blankets, and many other crochet projects. Start with your row of chain stitches. After making your desired number of chain stitches, add two extra chain stitches. These extra chains help give...