25+ Crochet Hacks For Beginners [Pro-Tips From A Crocheter With 20 Years Experience]
- Posted on 31 March, 2020
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// TIPS IN THIS VIDEO
1 - Storing tapestry needles 0:43
2 - Storing crochet hooks 0:57
3 - Crochet essentials pouch 1:22
4 - Doubling yarn 1:56
5 - Threading a tapestry needle 2:20
6 - Easy slip knot 2:40
7 - Crocheting in the chain 3:05
8 - Foundation stitches 3:26
9 - DIY yarn bowl 4:30
10 - Avoid twisting your chain 5:01
11 - Joining to work in the round 6:01
12 - Avoid holes at end of row 6:24
13 - Invisible decrease 7:25
14 - Alternative stitch markers 8:20
15 - Use markers to count chains 9:11
16 - Mark stitch for storage 9:48
17 - Maintain stitch count in rows 10:10
18 - Knotless color change 10:57
19 - Carry yarn when striping 11:33
20 - Join as you go granny squares 12:18
21 - Invisible join in the round 14:24
22 - Standing double crochet 15:33
23 - Crocheting evenly along rows 16:28
24 - Weaving in ends the RIGHT way 17:09
25 - Best time management method 18:05
26 - Best books for your crochet library 18:47
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Hi friends, Tony here from teal yarn crafts and welcome to my studio. I'Ve been crocheting for over 20 years, and I've learned a few things along the way in this video I'm sharing over 25 of my favorite tips tricks and pro level hacks that I use to make crocheting fun and ensure that my projects are picture-perfect. I'M super excited to partner with my friends at we crochet for this video. We crochet provided most of the yarn and tools used in this video, all of which are linked in the description below and you'll, also find links to several crochet patterns. I'Ve created in collaboration with me, crochet finally stay tuned to the very end for a special announcement. Now, let's get to those tips, if you like to use metal tapestry needles like me, here's a great way to store them. Metal tapestry needles are magnetic so grab a magnet from your local craft store and keep tapestry needles in their place. So I have a lot of crochet hooks. I mean this is barely half of them. My favorite way to store hooks is in a makeup brush organizer. This one has nine compartments and I label each compartment with the hook size and a piece of washi tape. So I know exactly where everything is, whether I'm heading out to crochet with friends or just taking a project from my studio to the couch, which is most days I like to have a crochet essentials kit nearby, I pack this cute pouch when we crochet with everything I need including a small notebook, a pair of scissors, the crochet hook for my current project, my favorite tape measure stitch markers as well as tapestry needles of different sizes and my favorite pen, if you don't have the exactly on, you need in your stash for a Project consider doubling lighter yarns to get the gauge that you need. Two strands of lace equals fingering, two strands of fingering equals worsted, two strands of worsted equals bulky and two strands of Voki equals super bulky. While these combinations are generally accepted, be sure to check your gauge in your project anyway, when it's time to weave in your ends, don't get frustrated with frayed yarn thread, your tapestry needle the easy way fold the yarn over the needle tuck, the yarn snugly between your Fingers slip out the needle and then shimmy the yarn into the eye of the needle. It works every time for this tip. Let'S make a slipknot the easy way grab the end of the yarn in your hand, wrap it twice around your first finger, bring the second loop over the first first loop over and off your finger grip, the yarn in the palm and lift with your first finger. Your Slipknot is done, and now it's time to crochet like most crochets, you probably learn to work in the front of your chain to start a project, but let's try something different. Instead work, your first row of stitches in the back bump of your chain. This makes for a much neater bottom edge of your project, especially if you're planning to seeing pieces together. There are lots of benefits of starting your project with foundation stitches instead of a traditional chain. The most obvious advantage is how flexible foundation stitches are. You can do foundation stitches with any stitch here. We'Re gon na make foundation single crochet, we'll start with a slip, knot and then chain. Two one and two pull up a loop in the first chain that you made chain one and then yarn over and pull through. Both loops on your hook pull up a loop in both loops to the left of the stitch that you just made pull up a loop chain. One yarn over pull over two and you'll keep doing that. Pull up a loop make sure it goes under both of those loops at the base of the stitch chain. One yarn over pull through two check down in the description for a link to a more in-depth look at foundation. Crochet stitches, I'm sure, you've seen plenty of gorgeous yarn bowls floating around. But if you're in a pinch, you can make your own grab a binder clip and secure it to the side of a heavy bowl just like this then grab the outside edge of your yarn and thread it through the loops of the binder clip and now you're Ready to start crocheting every now and then you'll see a pattern that starts with a long chain, and then it tells you to join to work in the round without twisting the chain, it's basically impossible, but I've found an easy way to do it so begin by Making your chain and then once you have a few on there drop your hook and insert it through the front of the first chain and then back into the working loop continue making chains until you have enough for your project, then slip you're working loop through your First, loop and you've got a perfect chain in the round. Now you can start working and there won't be any twists in sight. Hey friends, Tony here, and I have many more crochet tips to come. If you're enjoying this video, please give it a like and hit that subscribe button. Now, let's get back to it. If you want to just skip the business of joining a chain in the round at all, try a foundation row simply make your row then bring the beginning of the row around to meet the current stitch and start crocheting it seriously as easy as that, there are A lot of recommendations out there on how to prevent holes at the beginning of your crochet rows. I'M here to share mine in this swatch of double crochet, the rows that start with a chain three have holes, but you can see that these top rows do not to achieve this. I start my double crochet single crochet and half double crochet rows off with just a chain one. When I turn my work, I place the first stitch at the base of that chain one. So I don't skip any stitches at the beginning of my rows. A double crochet will go here and in each stitch across the row when I make it to the end of my row. My last stitch goes into the last stitch of the row not into the chain, so I'm gon na go under both loops of the last stitch and leave the chain untouched, and that's how I make sure the beginnings and ends of my rows. Don'T have any holes now. This tip is really great if you need to do shaping when you're working in the round like if you're, making crochet toys. Now, when you normally do a single crochet decrease, you pull up a loop in each of the next two stitches yarn over and pull through all three. But if we work a couple more stitches, you'll notice that our decrease is very obvious. It'S got an extra bar on it and it doesn't look like the stitches around it. Instead, let's do an invisible decrease now to do that. You'Re gon na insert your hook in just the front loop of each of the next two stitches. So here's one in the front loop and go directly to the second and then we'll yarn over and pull through those two loops yarn over pull through the last two loops. And if we put a couple of stitches after that, you'll notice that this decrease looks exactly like a normal single crochet stitch and you can barely see it now. I heard somewhere that stitch markers are like the hair ties of the crochet world they're, just never there. When you need them, but I bet you have some other items around your home - that you can use in place of a stitch marker, a bobby pin works just open it up, insert it into the stitch and that's definitely going nowhere. You can also use a paperclip just be extra careful when you're inserting this into delicate stitches, because it can split the yarn. You can also just use a scrap piece of yarn, cut it to a length that works, insert your hook into the stitch, pull the yarn through and then pull the tails through the loop in the yarn tighten that down and then, when you're ready to crochet. Again, you can pull it right out if you're starting a really big project like a sweater or maybe even a blanket, you might have to begin with a long row of chains it in account right on this amount of chains can be tedious, but stitch markers can Help place markers on your chain at even intervals may be at every 10th or 25th chain. Then, when you count your chain, you can count the markers instead of the individual chains. These split ring markers from we crochet are my favourites for doing this, because they slip into stitches so easily, and you can easily slip them right back out when you're ready to start crocheting. This next hack is especially useful if you store in your project for a while and don't want little hands or ripping out your work, lift your loop up, nice and high, and you could leave it like this. But let's secure it with a stitch marker tighten down that loop and no matter how hard they tug that stitches going nowhere. I'Ve heard a thousand stories about new crochet errs who get weird shapes in their work, because they're, missing or adding stitches to the beginning or the ends of rows. Here'S an easy way to keep stitch counts consistent row by row when you reach the end of your row, complete that row chain 1 turn your work, make your first stitch in that mark, stitch and move your stitch marker up to this. Did she just completed now? You'Ve marked the beginning of your row. It can work across to the end of your row again once you reach the end of this row, do it all over again work that last stitch work? The first dish of the next row place your marker and continue moving. Those markers up as you go, this hack shows the easiest and most seamless way to change color, while working in crochet simply work your stitch until you get to the last step for a double crochet. That'S when you have two loops left on your hook: drop the old color grab the new color, making sure you leave a nice long tail yarn over and pull through those last two loops with your new color. Now you can continue working with the new color if you've ever seen a pattern that says to carry your yarn up the side of your work when doing stripes. This is how you do it so work your color until you get to the last stitch and complete that stitch to the last step drop the old color grab the new color yarn over and pull through, make sure you don't pull that new color too tight. So your stitches and Stripes state the correct height. Now you can continue to work in that new color across until you make it back to the other side. You will have some floats along the side of your work, but just keep them even in consistent, and they shouldn't interrupt the pattern. I am a sucker for a good granny square, but I really hate seaming, all those squares together, so here I'm going to show you how to join as you go with a traditional granny square when joining granny squares as we go, we want to pay special attention To the chain spaces in the corners and between our sets of three double crochets, now I'm going to join this end of this unworked granny square. With this end of this finished granny square, so I'm going to continue working to my corner place. My three double crochets and each of my corners has two chains so I'll complete the first chain and the next chain is where I'll join. I simply place a slip. Stitch in the corner chain, two space of the completed granny square and that takes a place of the second chain for my uncompleted granny square, I'll, put three more double crochets into that corner space and then before my next set of three double crochets is a chain. Instead of working in that chain, I'm gon na slip stitch into the next chain space on my completed granny square, so that takes this place of the chain. That'S between my three double crochet groups place a three double crochet group into the next chain: space on the motif that I'm working on slip stitch into the next chain; space on my finished granny square, three double crochet group into the corner and remember that there's a Chain two space between three double crochet groups in the corner, so I'll make one of my chains and then join with a slip stitch into the corner of the finished motif and place three more double crochets into the corner of the granny square. That is unfinished. So there's one two and three - and I can finish this granny square as normal, and these are joined together, beautifully when finishing up motifs that were worked in the round like a granny square. We usually finish our stitches and slip stitch in the top of the chain. 3, now that's fine, but it does leave kind of a knot. It doesn't look super pretty. We can do it better. What we'll do is an invisible join in the round, so I've got my three double crochet group I'll complete my chain one and now I'm gon na pull my loop up nice and high and cut my yarn leaving a pretty long tail. I'M gon na pull that loop up and out of my work and put that end on a tapestry needle I'll then find the next stitch and then the stitch after that, which is right here, insert from front to back through both loops of that stitch and then Insert from front to back, just through the back loop of the last dish that I created, pull that nice and taut, and now I have a seamless and beautiful, join between those stitches when working motifs with different colored rounds. An easy way to add a new color is with a standing stitch. Here'S how to do it typically in a pattern when adding new colors for around you'll insert your hook into the stitch yarn over with the new color pull through and do a series of chains and again that's fine, but that does not look like a double crochet. Instead, do a standing stitch by placing a slip knot on your hook, tighten it down and for a double crochet. We will start by yarning over hold that loop, nice and tight insert your hook into the stitch yarn over and pull up the loop yarn over pull through two yarn over pull through two. You can now continue with your stitch pattern as normal and that very first stitch looks exactly like a double crochet. Sometimes in a pattern. After working your regular rows, you might be instructed to work evenly down the side of your rows. This might be a little bit tricky if you don't know what to do, but here's an easy guide to figure that out you'll work, one stitch in the end of each single crochet row work three stitches over two rows of half double crochet work, two stitches in The end of each double crochet row and work three stitches in the end of each treble crochet row. This should give you a nice even edge, make sure that you're working around the stitch and not into the stitch to make sure your edges stay nice and neat. I have had the unfortunate experience of my ends. Coming unwoven out of my project. I switched up how I weave in my ends, and I'm gon na show you how to do it securely. First, I'm going to find five stitches to weave my end under and I'm gon na work, my tapestry needle under both legs of those stitches of all five of those stitches, and then I'm going to pull my yarn through. Then I like to stretch the fabric a little bit to make sure that end isn't too tight and instead of zigzagging through my project, I'm going to skip the first leg and go to the second leg of that last stitch and weave it back through the same Way that I came this way, the end is secure and it'll never come out. Now that I run teal yarn crafts full-time. I wear a lot of hats and I need to get a lot done in just one day. I like to use the Pomodoro method for productivity on those really busy days, simply set an alarm for 25 minutes and do focused work. Don'T check your phone, don't take a break just keep working when the timer goes off, then set it for five minutes and take a short break. Take that time to stretch your hands, drink, some water or even get up and move around when now five minutes is over, set the timer for 25 minutes, and do it all over again, this type of discipline schedule helps you get more done in less time, with Less distractions as a new crochet er books were one of my favorite resources. If you're looking to beef up your crochet library here are the top 5 books. I recommend every whichway crochet borders by etyek. Minh has a hundred and thirty nine patterns for custom. Edgings Roche. Stitch dictionary by Sarah hazel has two hundred essential stitches with step by step. Photos crochet every way, stitch dictionary by door. Ornstein helps you master shaping in over a hundred and twenty-five crochet stitches. Also by etyek, men is connect the shapes a book full of unique crochet. Motifs and how to join them, and last but not least, my most prized book melissa, Lehman's, indispensable stitch collection for crochet errs it's chock-full of stitches orders and instruction that you'll need thanks. So much for watching this video, you are the real MVP and i can't wait to see your crochet improve to celebrate. Reaching a hundred thousand subscribers on my channel. We crochet and i are giving away a beginner crochet prize pack. One winner will receive all of the prizes you see here, plus five beginner patterns from the TL yarn crafts library to enter. Follow these three steps. First, like this video second subscribe to my channel and third comment below letting me know your favorite tip from this video or give me useful tip that I didn't mention I'll pick a winner on Sunday April 5th 2020, and this giveaway is open to us residents. Only good luck,
Comments
Kathy Costello: I have been crocheting for 50 years and you have taught me so much in such a clear and succinct way. And can I just say, anyone who does a thumbs down is ridiculous. You do a wonderful job and I appreciate the great editing and clear camera work.
paula piñones: i watched this last year with 0 experience in crochet and i didn't realize how much i had absorbed from it until i rewatched it again now ! the joining of colors, the strap of yarn as a stitch marker, the way to make the rows look straight and without holes . i forgot i learned so much from this so i just wanted to say thank you for this video . <3
Gracie Messer: When you did the invisible join on the granny square I literally gasped! Great tips, I'm not a complete beginner, but I've been trying to increase the quality of my work and deepen my understanding of crochet patterns, all of these tips were really helpful! thank you so much!
Cindy Gray: I've crocheted since I was in middle school. I'm 60 now. I'm still learning new tricks! My favorite was the one on how to join the granny squares. I could have used that several times over the years!
Stacey Marner: My jaw is on the floor! Thank you so much! I'm a grandma-trained crocheter and you taught me so much in just a few minutes that I will be incorporating. I am going to trying out your strategy for the foundation row and for clean sides. And of course, watching all your other content!
Ashika Ad: Time stamps for tips: 0:45 - storing tapestry needles 0:58 - organizing crochet hooks 1:23 - crochet essentials kit 1:57 - thickening yarn 2:21 - threading tapestry needle 2:41 - easy slip knot 3:07 - neat bottom edge 3:28 - foundation stitches 4:31 - diy yarn bowl 5:02 - working in the round hack 6:02 - joining in a ring 6:24 - preventing side holes 7:26 - invisible decrease 8:22 - alternative stitch markers 9:13 - counting chains 9:49 - storing work protection 10:10 - counting stitches 10:58 - knotless color change 11:34 - carrying yarn up the side of work 12:19 - join granny squares as you go 14:24 - invisible join in the round 15:33 - standing double crochet 16:28 - crocheting evenly around 17:11 - correctly weaving in ends 18:06 - how to productivity 18:47 - crochet books
Meenakshi S: Being a beginner in crochet and trying out different patterns every day, I always had the hassle of woven ends coming off my completed projects over time while using them. That hack to weave in the end through the legs of the stitches and not going zigzag literally saved my day! Thank you so much! ❤️
Amelia Jones: You cannot imagine how helpful this is to me. After learning to crochet as a child I only recently picked it up again and there are a lot of details I don't know. Thank you for sharing your experience with others!
CarJohn: I've been crocheting and knitting for over 40 years. It's my lifelong passion and I'm always on the hunt for new ideas, new stitches, a better way, etc. This is an awesome video! I think the only 2 tricks you didn't mention was how to "invisible join" 2 strands of yarn and how to make the "magic circle." I hate it when my skein runs out and I'm in the middle of a row, but it happens to us all. The invisible join, aka the Russian join, eliminates having an ugly knot in your work. The magic circle eliminates the hole in your work when you are doing something like a granny square and the pattern tells you to "chain 4 and join the ends together with a slip knot" so you can work stitches into the loop you made. Instead, you can make a magic circle and make your work look so much nicer. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with us! You are one of the best on youtube!! Two thumbs up!! God Bless!
Peace Hassel: I’m a new crocheter and these tips have helped so much! I’ve watched a ton of videos and yours is easy to listen to, to the point , and easy to follow along. Thank you so much!
Florence Stewart: My favorite tip was how to prevent adding or losing stitches while crocheting from one end to the next. I'm a beginner and I have taught myself to crochet by reading a how to paperback. Videos are new to me and wonderful. I'm 72 years old and now that I'm retired I have time to devote to a long time desired craft skill I always wished I could do. You're never too old to learn! Thank you so much for the tips. I have stored them on my smartphone for future reference. Are you still giving away the beginners gift pack you mentioned? If so please put my name in the hat.
Magdalena Oseguera Munive: Thank you for everything you taught us. I love to crochet. I'm a beginner, but I'm learning so much from you. Thank you again.
Lesley Rutz: Wish I had seen this years before. Joining the granny squares! Dang that was good! Also, loved foundation stitching and the changing color. Shor, it was all great! Thank you!
Donna Goodwin: Thanks for the tip on keeping sides straight. Yours was the first tip I’ve actually completely understood and was able to use for this. So, nicely done! Also the tip on threading the tapestry needle.
Binbin: You are amazing. I found myself getting scared I wasn’t going to absorb everything. Then I thought thank goodness this is a video. A MasterClass in 13 minutes. Wow!
KATHY MORGAN: Love these tips. I’ve been crocheting since I was 18, I’m now on the downward side of 65 and haven’t slowed down. I crochet baby blankets to donate to children’s hospitals or other charity groups. I’ve always had trouble getting that straight edge, definitely going to try your method. You can teach an old “mom” new crocheting tips. Thank you, I’m looking forward to more videos.
Louise: I LOVE your tip of joining a new color! It looks so easy! I always thought the yarns had to be tied together in order to keep them from unraveling.,. I am going to change my ways for sure. Thanks!!
Mary Durrett: OMG thanks so much for the tips…I’ve been crocheting for years and these were helpful. The tip that I learned and was so glad you showed was the standing stitched vs. the chain 3; I always hate the way the Chan the looks and sticks out. Much love ❤️
matt: Fabulous & simple instructions and tips! Wow, learned so much in one episode! Cannot wait to watch more!
Renee W: Thank you so much for sharing your tips! I especially like your method for beginning end ending rows so there are no holes. I have been crocheting on and off for about the last 50 years and definitely learned from you. Thanks again!
Marci Keesler: I've been crocheting for almost 50 years, and I learned some valuable tips today that I never thought of. Thank you!
Jana Johnson: watched this one multiple times, and i keep coming back. That decrease tip --- WOW! my favorite is the 1st stitch when turning!!!! my work looks so much better (beginner here and I'll do this from now on).
ThePinkBinks: Almost facepalmed at the first one for not twisting stitches on joining in the round. Every single tip is gold! And the standing stitch? *mwah!* Thank you so much for these tips.
Beth Adamik: I was taught to crochet at 4 years old by my grandma and that was 51 years ago so your tips and tricks are so up to date I find myself replaying the video each time I start a project. Thank you!!
Sue Lloyd: You have so many wonderful tips! I need to watch this again! They really make the crochet look sooooo much better! I especially like the foundation stitches. There are so many things I have never seen or heard of but they are great and make a lot of sense! I have been crocheting for a long time - about 40 years and still sometimes feel like a beginner. Thank you so much!
evilpompom: I love crocheting and this is so helpful! So many smart tricks and neat solutions. I' learned a lot from this, thank you so much!
K Johnson: Toni, This was absolutely fantastic! Great tips, clearly and professionally presented. I enjoyed this very much and can use many of the tips now. I look forward to learning all by rewatching (and practicing) all of them. Thank you so much!
Amy Madurzak: I've been crocheting for several years and I'm so glad I came across this video. The tips are super useful and I'm looking forward to really improving the look of my next project!
Karessa Schmidt: Love you and how you describe everything! I just started crochet because my life is too crazy and I needed a mindful outlet. It’s not easy to learn and I started with some simple foundation classes. However, you have really added some value to my brain being newer to all this! Ty! Can’t wait to watch more of your videos
chrissie hardman: Omg! I learned a lot today, & didn’t once have to say “Come ON! Tell us, already!” I thanks her for going at exactly the right pace for me and, because not everyone’s the same, she tells them where else to look. She’s one cool lady!
Sdhiorm Ing: Beyond impressed. Just getting back into crocheting. Thanks for the inspiration and amazing tips. Love the bowl and binder clip trick. Saves so much time and i am not stressing my yarn. Thank you, again. Keep making these videos.
Mary John Trevino: This video was so helpful. I liked the end weaving you did and will promptly add this hack to my toolbox! Thank you!
Lorilee Crane: Love, love, loved your video. You covered a number of struggles I was having with my projects. Thank you so much for sharing. What a beautifully done video; so easy to follow. You actually motivated me to try my first large project using a foundation stitch instead of chaining. Bless you!
gardengrrlWendy: As a beginning crocheter, your video was so clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much! New subscriber! <3
Mitzi Lustgraaf: I love your tips! I’ve been crocheting over 45 years and am able to still learn something new from you. I really love the trick to keep a long chain from twisting when joining the ends! Wonderful and welcomed lesson for me. Thank you!
anya: i learned when i was in elementary school (only about 8 years ago) and i’m now teaching myself new skills. i appreciate the community for supporting new learners and experienced learners. these are very cool tricks!
Alisha Martin: I’ve been crocheting for 35 years and learned a ton from this video! The tip about joining the round with the top down double crochet was so interesting, along with the foundation chains! I’m excited to try these!
Kenna Roberts: Your tips were fascinating and so helpful. You did a great job making each one clear. My favorite was making the sides even. Even though I have been crocheting for years, I still struggle with that. Can't wait to see your next video. Again, well done!!
Michele Pappagallo: I have been crocheting since I was 6 years old (my grandmother taught me)....but you are the very first crochet magician I've ever seen! Your tips are soooo awesome! Can't wait to check out the rest of your channel! Thanks so much!
Darci Shook-Woolley: I’ve been crocheting for decades and I only knew a few of these tips. Thank you! Excellent teaching skills. Excellent video. I love the colors of the project shown between tips, too. Subscribed.
Brooke Weiser: 0:43-Storing Tapestry Needles. 0:57-Organizing Crochet Hooks. 1:21-Crochet Essentials. 1:56-Doubling Yarn for Thickness. 2:20-Threading a Tapestry Needle. 2:40-Easiest Slip Knot Ever. 3:05-Working in a Starting Chain. 3:26-Foundation Stitches. 3:41- 4:29-DIY Yarn Bowl. 5:01-Hack For Working in the Round. 6:01-Joining a Ring. 6:24-Prevent Holes on the Side of Work, 7:07-(Last Stitch of Row) 7:25-Invisible Decrease. 8:20-Alternative Stitch Markers. 9:12-Use Stitch Markers to Count Chains. 9:48-How to Save Your Projects While You’re Storing Them. 10:10-Mark Stitches to Maintain Stitch Count. 10:57-Knotless Color Change. 11:34-Carrying Yarn Up the Side of Work 12:19-Join Granny Squares as You Go. 14:24-Invisible Join in the Round
Nancy Beaudreault: I've been crocheting for almost 40 years and I love the part about the invisible stitch now to put into my work, can't wait to try it
rae0521: I've watched countless dozens of "how to" videos on YouTube. That, plus having had a long career in broadcasting, puts a bit of credence in my opinion when I say that your presentation is among the best available. I learned a lot... and wasn't annoyed even once. Thank you.
Leo Lindsey: One of the tips I really liked was how to have even straight rows. I have crocheted for 60 years (since I was 16) and I love your video’s. Thank you for sharing.
Jenny G: I absolutely LOVE and APPRECIATE your knowledge and skills! Thanks for helping all us fellow yarn lovers☺️
AbleEverything: Thank you so much for the great tips in this video! I've learned so much and I really appreciate your time and your help xx
S J: Hi, I am new to crochet, feel blessed to have access to such great projects. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with the world. Your tips are amazing.
Valerie Stevens: Wow! I learned so much already in the first two minutes. I never considered pairing up different yarn weight to create a bulkier weight needed for certain projects. Thank you for such a wonderful video.
tammygurl64: Omg! What a wonderful tutorial! ❤️❤️❤️ I learned to crochet as small child in the early 70's but had forgotten how to join my granny squares as I go. Thanks for taking the time to share ALL your tips!
Karen Hernandez: This is invaluable information! I JUST started crocheting last week and am very ambitious so these tips are exactly what I need to do all the things I want. Thank you so much I’ll be saving this to my playlist
Dawn Tank: Thank you for all your hack tips! I sure just learned a lot from this video! Thanks Toni I loved them all, but I think my favorite was the foundation chain and not twisting your chain! Thank you for sharing!!
Sandra Barnes: Been crocheting for years. Loved the tip for getting rid of the "hole" at the start of the DC row by just going ch1...brilliant!
Joseph Duplechain: Thank you for this!! I just started crocheting and my goal was to make a 3ft tall mushroom and I did it! I want to make a sweater now but I kept getting ugly holes when I was making the double crochet squares so now thanks to you I can avoid that.
Deb K: Thank you for the wonderful tips! I especially like the invisible end for rounds, the new color dc join for rounds and getting rid of the gap at the beginning of rows. Saved this video, subscribed to your channel and can't wait to learn more!
Jennifer Myers: I Just Started crocheting about 2 weeks ago and Love IT!!! I love all the tips, but how to use the markers to keep from having "wonky edges" was the best!
Villagesteader: Love the standing stitch idea…it’s perfect!♥️
Esther T: I learned how to crochet since I was nine. My mom taught me all the basics. When I was old enough to buy books during the pre-Youtube era, I learn all I knew about crochet by looking at diagrams. Today, I learned all these tips just by watching this awesome 20 mins video. Thank you, Toni, for creating this video. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks, Toni has proved them wrong.
michele drejka: I love this video! TL is so smart, clear and organized. Since I haven't crocheted in more than 30 years I will need to repeat this video. So good! Thank you!
Sunita Gupta: I found the beginning of second round in a circle with a different colour amazing. All the others were interesting to learn
reena21bean: This video has changed my life!!!!! Self taught crocheter here and my mind is blown. You have covered all the things I really struggled with! Thank you so much for this. You are amazing!
Sarah Van Benschoten: Wonderful video! Thank you so much for the clear visuals and precise language. So easy to follow. Well scripted. You make crocheting so accessible! Looking forward to picking up crotchet again after these tips.
Julie RocketQueen: The working chain in a round tip is brilliant... so simple, I can’t believe I never thought of that before! Thank you so much for sharing!
Zara: That bowl trick blew my mind. Thank you so much for all of these tips & tricks. I learned more from you in 20 minutes than the first couple of years I was learning how to crochet!
Pamela Cuffe: Loved all your tips but probably my favorite is weaving in the ends, since mine come out also. Will definitely try this on my next project! Thank you for all the great tips!
Ana Martins: Thank you so much for all the tips! I've tried Crochet and Knitting in the past but never really got into it, mostly because my mom was teaching me and her patience to teach her own daughter was pretty shot (she works a lot so nowadays I understand). I'm back at it and loving it, super relaxing.
Taneisha Parker: I love the way you help keep the ends from having holes between the stitches. I definitely had an issue with understanding how to achieve the correct stitch at the end of my rows. Thank you for this video. Definitely will help a person like me.
Kaizoku Mugiwara: Thanks. I always did everything my own way after I was taught chain, single, and double. It's fun learning some new thing to improve what I've been working on. I have a freestyle sweater I've been working on, and I really need to learn a few things to make it wearable.
Charlotte Keith: I have always had trouble weaving in ends and threading needles. Both those tips are going to be essential for me from now on. I love your videos.
Kim Riggles: Toni, I stumbled across your channel while looking for how to know when a row ends. I am in love with you and your channel. Your thorough explanation of your tips in this video is perfect. I've been crocheting forever since my grandmother taught me. However, your tips were very appreciated and will help me to create projects that are picture-perfect. I'm so glad I found you! Kim
April Roberts: Pro tip at 16:11 is brilliant! Thank you for putting this info out there. Even the most experienced crocheter can benefit.
Terrilee68: Thank you for this video. As a long time crocheter myself, I knew most of these; however, your tip for starting crochet in the round is priceless to me as the majority of my projects are crocheted in the round. I use safety pins or a paper clip in a pinch, as stitch markers
Lyndsey Douglas: Thank you for tip 24!! I have a striped scarf with about 50 ends to sew in, that looks so easy!!!
Isa Lavinia: Ms. Toni, I've been crocheting for 3 years and I still learned so much from this video! Thank you!
3rdsister 70: I have been crocheting for over 50 years and you have just taught me how to avoid so many things that have always bothered me about the process and my finished products. I subscribed IMMEDIATELY and can’t wait to try these things. You are amazing! (also easy to follow your video!) Thank you so much!
Sonja C: I may have missed the deadline for the giveaway, but I already think that i won a prize with these timps that you shared with us. Thank you so much!!
bet ni: Just started learning how to crochet and you are a GODDESS! Thank you so much for these incredibly helpful tips, I feel even more inspired to continue learning.
Susie’sDarnYarn: I use all of your tips…but I especially love the beginning row, with one chain and then your first stitch goes into your last stitch. Oh, I was doing the invisible join wrong, yours is easier. …thank you for sharing
Delia Rivera: Hi Toni, I’m a beginner and just super loved your video and all the magnificent tips you explained in such a clear way for me to understand. I truly enjoy watching all your videos they inspire me to continue crocheting, and get better at it. Thank you for being such an excellent instructor. Gracias
Kate Currah: Great tips to help keep our hooks, stitch markers, etc. I've been crocheting for well over 20 years myself but I always find new useful ways that improve my crochet game. Thanks for the helpful tips!!
Tameika Reynaud: #24 weaving in the ends was my favorite tip! This is usually the most frustrating part of my projects. Thanks Toni for this one and all of the great tips!
Pattie Chapman: Toni is amazing. I am new to learning crochet and have watched her videos over and over again. I'm still learning the basics ahd these tips are helping me stick with it and not give up. With Toni as an instructor, THERE IS HOPE FOR ME. THANK YOU!!!!
Rivera Estrada: Wow! Your tips are awesome! I have been crocheting for years, and there were only three that I knew. All the other tips were eye-openers!! ♥️❤️
Vanessa Drake: I've been crocheting for decades. pretty much self taught. my mom only knew the basics and couldn't read a pattern. I love the invisible stitches, joining granny squares and the bits on organization. Thank you.
Carey Ann Nuss: Your foundation stitch, ending stitches and joining granny squares was my favourite tips as I didn't know them. Thank you so much for sharing your tips there all extremely useful and well demonstrated. Plus your video was easy to follow as it wasn't to quick.
Rozzie Ten Eyck: I loved the bowl and clip for the yarn. I'm always having problems with my yarn dancing around while I'm trying to crochet. I really enjoyed all of your tips. And, you explained your tips really well. That means a lot to someone like me that's dyslexic.
Aimee Herd: Great tips, thank you! Especially useful to me at the moment is the weaving in of the ends, for a finished project. Great hack!
Annamarie Hess Gonzalez: I've been crocheting on and off for 22 years driving my tractor trailer cross country now retired. You've taught me so many great helpful tips I never heard of! Thank you!!!
Crystal Wheaton: Thank you for explaining how to do the circle without turning it. I kept struggling with that thing. Very helpful for a beginner like myself. This is something I've always wanted to do and with the help of videos like this one I'll be creating things in no time I hope.
consistently_constance: I crocheted my first jumper one year ago and didn't like working with chains at the beginning and it confused me. So I try to do it exactly like you explained without knowing and without much experience. Just tried and it worked. I am so glad to see that it was a way that such an professional and experienced crocheter like you teach us in this video! Will keep doing it that way and love to try many others of your crocheters life changing tips!
Eboni: You had me “hooked” and subscribed within 10 seconds of this video! It’s difficult to find an engaging and informative video where people get right to the point. Thank you for your video— so refreshing!
Happy Hippy Tree Hugger: Thank you soooooooooooooooooo much for all the tips! I've been crocheting for 30+ years and I learned 7 new techniques from you!! I love this video!!
Lanna W: a few time stamps: threading a tapestry needle: 2:20 easy slip knot: 2:41 changing colors without a knot: 10:57 changing colors when working in the round: 15:33 weaving in ends: 17:11
Maya Brook: I loved spotting you using the tips mentioned earlier while demonstrating the later ones. So clear that you use all of these and they're genuinely helpful and worth it. Great video!
Jamie Davidson: All of these tips are dead-useful! Thanks for sharing! I loved the alligator clip to make a yarn bowl! I’m tired of chasing my yarn across the floor! ❤️
Ya Ya Creations Crochet: The invisible decrease is my favorite tip. I've started doing more patterns lately that require decreasing (wearables) and they seen so unsightly, this is a perfect tip, I can't wait to use it!
Mary J Crisp: These tips are genius and so very helpful. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Tip #23, crochet evenly around is my favorite. I struggled with that!
Evonne Whalen: I just found your channel a few days ago and I absolutely love how you explain everything. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Karen Allen: Loved your video! The things I found most helpful for me were, weaving the ends when you're done, I would always tie off with knots and it would look so awful. Second thing was when you end a row and how to make it even, the sides of my pieces are always crooked and awful. Third thing was threading yarn through a darning needle, OMG! I've been trying it and it works even with the thickest yarn, so thank you thank you thank you for all your great tips. And I subscribed to your channel because I suspect I'll learn much more from you in the future! Thank you for passing on your knowledge with the rest of us. You are much appreciated.
Alex Pond: it. I learned the basics from my grany as a child. I picked it up again, when I became a mother. The 20 year gap is enormous - I've forgotten so much. Thank you for the refresh and new hacks!
Maria Holt: I loved this video. I use to crochet many years ago and just picked it back up again. I didn't realize how much it has changed, like the verbiage and new stitches, how to join new colors, etc. This video is very informative. Thank you.