Crochet Department
Crocheting is a lovely needlework art that has a wide variety of stitches you can use to create many things. In the Needlepointers.com Crochet department, you can learn different crochet stitches and techniques—including broomstick lace, filet and hairpin lace—as well as get a plethora of project ideas and free samples. Our own Youtube videos will show you different stitches and give you project ideas.
To help you with this craft, we feature a yarn calculator and a link to handy conversion charts (such as U.S. to English, steel hook and thread and yarn sizes). In addition, our online shopping center allows you to order your yarns, hooks, patterns and other crocheting supplies easily and quickly.
Looking for Knitting? Our Knitting department is where to go.
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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What American Girl Doll doesn't want a necklace? A cute crochet beaded necklace will make a nice fashion accessory to her wardrobe. Learn how to make this project with this tutorial.
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Incorporating beads into crochet work may seem intimidating. However, it actually is a fairly easy technique. If you have mastered the single crochet, you can do the beaded single crochet. Learn how.
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A free pattern and tutorial on how to make a gorgeous blanket for any size, from baby blanket to king-side bed. The pattern is so simple even someone learning to crochet can make it.
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Make yourself a pretty Fall Colors rug from a pattern available from Annie's Craft Store. This rug is easy to make and can be made in any color scheme. This would be a good project for a beginner crocheter.
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With this free crocheted dish cloth pattern, you can stitch up fun and easy dish cloths.
Chris at Needlepointers.com has been making these dish cloths and would like to tell you about them.
Get the free pattern and purchase supplies for making this pattern.
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With light up crochet hooks you can crochet in the dark. Learn about these crochet hooks by Yarn Story watch our video and reading our product review.
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This video will show you how to make a pom pom using a quick and easy method with cardboard.
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No More Messy Yarn Stash! Yarn storage with plastic bins, egg cartons, shoe boxes, scotch tape and hair clips are a few excellent yarn storage solutions.
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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Sarah ZimmermanDiscover how simple crafting your own crochet plush animals can be. From alligators to zebras, Crochet Cute Critters features 26 beginner-friendly patterns for creating all kinds of cuddly companions.
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This magazine features creative patterns for crocheted toys, dolls, doilies, clothing, afghans and more.
New Stuff
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La technique de base
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Tricotin
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Cro-tat history and information.
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Rainbow Valley
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A comprehensive printable booklet, "Learn to Crochet" from Lions Brand Yarn.
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Lion Brand Yarn
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A video tutorial that shows how to put the stitches on the hook - a double stitch and a picot. Video by Rainbow Valley Crochet.
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YouTube
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This video by Rainbow Valley Crochet will show and explain how to take the stitches off the hook.
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YouTube
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A joining picot is used to join two rings together when you want them held in a certain place. Learn how here.
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Rainbow Valley
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When: March 20 - 22, 2010 Where: Double Tree by Hilton, Green Tree, PA For more information on this festival, check the website.
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Photo and step-by-step instruction for learning the crochet puff stitch.
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Stitch Diva
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How to crochet a broomstick lace stitch.
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Our Pastimes
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When: May 1 - 2, 2020. Where: Seguin/Guadalupe County Coliseum, 950 S Austin Street, Seguin, Texas. Do you want more information? Go to the website.
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Yellow Rose Fiber Producers