Your Journey of Firsts

From your first stitch to your first coaster, purse, stuffed animal — and beyond. 10 free lessons. Interactive charts. Step-by-step tips. 100% free, no signup.

What do you want to make?

🌼Coaster4 lessons~2 hrs🍓Purse6 lessons~4 hrs🔲Filet1 lessons~1 hr🧸Animal10 lessons~7 hrs

Pick a goal — we'll build your custom path!

🌱 Phase 1: First Stitches

L1
Your First Stitchesslip knot, chain, sc, turning, counting
first projectL2
Your First Circlemagic ring, round, increase, sl st join
first projectL3
Your First Tall Stitchdc, yarn over, tc counts as
beginnerL4
Your First Granny Squarecluster, ch space, corner
beginner
🌼
Your First CoasterYour first finished thing!

🌿 Phase 2: Color & Texture

L5
Your First Color Workcolor change, weave ends
beginnerL6
Your First New Shapepolygon, chart reading
beginnerL7
Your First Texturebobble, texture
confidentL8
Your First Complex Patternpuff, multi technique
confident
🍓
Your First PurseYour first bag — cute AND useful!

🔲 Branch: Filet Crochet

L11
Your First Filetfilet mesh, filet block
beginner
🔲
Your First FiletA beautiful heart in open mesh and filled blocks!

🌳 Phase 3: Going 3D

L9
Your First 3D Shapespiral, invisible dec, stuffing, closing
confidentL10
Your First Animalmulti part, assembly, safety eyes
intermediate
🧸
Your First AnimalYour first stuffed animal!

Tiny Projects — Unlock as You Learn!

Make real, cute, usable things. Each takes 30-60 minutes.

🌼Your First Coaster30 min · After Phase 1: First Stitches🍄Your First Pouch40 min · After Phase 1: First Stitches🍓Your First Purse45 min · After Phase 2: Color & Texture🌸Your First Wearable60 min · After Phase 2: Color & Texture🐸Your First Bag45 min · After Phase 3: Going 3D🐝Your First Gift30 min · After Phase 3: Going 3D🐻Your First Hat45 min · After Phase 3: Going 3D🍄Your First Keychain30 min · After Phase 3: Going 3D

What you'll make

Crochet stitch chart — pattern 20 rows, 21 stitches wide ? 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Legend sc — Single Crochet
Your First Stitches
Crochet stitch chart — pattern 6 rounds, 126 stitches total ? mr R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Legend sc — Single Crochet
Your First Circle
Crochet stitch chart — pattern 20 rows, 21 stitches wide ? 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Legend sc — Single Crochet
Your First Tall Stitch
Crochet stitch chart — pattern 3 rounds, 117 stitches total ? mr R1 R2 R3 Legend ch — Chain sl st — Slip Stitch dc — Double CrochetColors Color A Color B Color C
Your First Granny Square
Crochet stitch chart — pattern 3 rounds, 117 stitches total ? mr R1 R2 R3 Legend ch — Chain sl st — Slip Stitch dc — Double CrochetColors Color A Color B Color C
Your First Color Work
Crochet stitch chart — pattern 3 rounds, 171 stitches total ? mr R1 R2 R3 Legend ch — Chain sl st — Slip Stitch dc — Double CrochetColors Color A Color B Color C
Your First New Shape

Skills you'll learn

chainscdcmagic ringincreasedecreaseclustercornercolor changebobblepuffspiralstuffingassemblychart readingopen meshfilled block+ 16 more

The path ahead

🧵First StitchesLessons 1-4
🌼First ProjectsTiny projects
🔲First FiletLesson 11
🧸First AnimalsLessons 9-10
👗First GarmentComing 2026
✏️First Original DesignFuture

FAQ

How long does it take to learn crochet?

Most beginners complete Lesson 1 (Your First Stitches) in 30-45 minutes. The full 10-lesson course takes about 7-10 hours spread across multiple sessions.

What supplies do I need to start?

A 5mm crochet hook and one ball of worsted weight yarn. That's it for the first 4 lessons. Lessons 9-10 also need safety eyes and polyfill stuffing.

Is crochet easier than knitting?

Many find crochet easier to start because you only use one hook (vs two needles) and dropped stitches are easier to fix. Both are rewarding once you get the basics!

What should I crochet first?

Start with Lesson 1 — you'll make a simple flat square swatch. After 4 lessons you can make your first coaster. After 10 lessons, a teddy bear!

Tutorials

How to Crochet a Granny SquareAmigurumi BasicsFilet Crochet Guide