Crochet Basics
Dip your toes into the world of crocheting with our Crochet Basics: from Fundamentals to your First Shawl!
Taught by Charlotte Lee, this online workshop covers all of the basics steps of how to start crocheting, including:
- how to choose yarns and hooks
- how to hold yarn & hooks
- how to chain stitch
- how to single crochet stitch
- different pick up methods & how do they look
- how to half double crochet, double crochet stitch
- how to treble crochet stitch and beyond
- finishing techniques: how to join crochet stitches, weave in ends & how to alternate colours without cutting the yarn
- how to swatch for the After Midnight Shawl
- how to troubleshoot
- crochet pattern inspiration after you finish your first shawl
We include a comprehensive workbook with all the instructions for the course’s swatches & the shawl’s swatch. With these new skills, you’ll be able to crochet the gorgeous After Midnight Shawl to show off and enjoy your wonderful new crocheting skills!
You can find the course materials here:
If you run into any trouble, check out the troubleshooting video, plus you can always chat with us & share your progress and questions in the SOS community forums! We’re here to help and support you on your fibre arts journey!
We hope you’ll join us! Tag your posts on Instagram #soscrochet and #schoolofsweetgeorgia so we can see them!
At the School of SweetGeorgia, there’s a big emphasis on trying new things and adding techniques to one’s fiber-crafting toolbox. I love exploring the fibre arts, including disciplines I don’t have the time or space for at the moment (weaving and natural dyeing, I’m looking at you!), but today’s post is about returning to the basics, even when it’s something you think you already know, like yarn overs.
When Charlotte Lee’s @charlotte_milkteacup Crochet Basics course launched last year, I knew I had already learned all the skills that were outlined in the syllabus. However, I also realized I was a self-taught crocheter with fewer years of experience than Charlotte. She would likely have tips and tricks to teach that would make me a better crocheter overall. In the end, I learned lots of neat tricks, but the biggest lesson took me completely by surprise. …
Continue reading knit and crochet designer Ruth Nguyen's @redearthdesignstudio new Changing Yarn Over Directions blog article at the School, sharing how a basic refresher can yield startling results! Read the article by clicking our link in bio »
ON THE VLOG // This week, I’m still in the midst of cleaning up all my old projects I’ve been working on – kind of clearing the deck so I can get started fresh for the new year.
I have recently finished making a crochet granny square (… a giant granny square), and so on today’s Taking Back Friday episode, I want to show you the basic step-by-step of how to crochet a granny square! If you’re interested in learning more about crochet, I really encourage you to also check out the Crochet Basics course over at the schoolofsweetgeorgia. Charlotte Lee charlotte_milkteacup has put together a comprehensive class including everything you know to get started. There you can learn about all the intricacies of how to tension your yarn, how to make a chain stitch, multiple crochet stitches, differences between crochet hooks and more!
Watch today's video at our link in bio »
I would also love to see your own crochet projects! Tag us on your posts with sweetgeorgia – then we can see what you’re working on, what kind of things you’re crocheting or what you might make with your granny square!
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NEW at the SCHOOL // We’re ready to dip our toes into the world of crocheting with the first crochet course now available at the schoolofsweetgeorgia – Crochet Basics! From fundamentals to your first shawl, instructor Charlotte Lee charlotte_milkteacup covers all of the steps on how to get started crocheting!
Helping students learn how to choose yarns and hooks for crochet, how to chain stitch, work a variety of commonly used stitches, troubleshooting and more, learn how to swatch and crochet Charlotte’s beautiful After Midnight design. Included in the course is also a new pattern, Lace After Midnight, featuring a one-row lace stitch in the body that every level of crocheter can enjoy!
Join in Crochet Basics at the SOS site – link in bio »
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Available all weekend long until the the end of tomorrow, November 29th, don't miss our Holiday pattern sale! Featuring select designs from over the past year, these crochet, knitting and weaving patterns are sure to bring joy to your holiday making plans!
Use the code COZY2021 to save 40% off our Black Friday pattern collection – link in bio »
Psst! The After Midnight crochet design shown here is also available for free to all School of SweetGeorgia members as part of the new Crochet Basics course taught by Charlotte Lee charlotte_milkteacup!
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Our first crochet course at the School is here! From fundamentals to your first shawl, join us at Crochet Basics where instructor Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup covers all of the steps on how to get started crocheting!
Helping students learn how to choose yarns and hooks, how to chain stitch, work a variety of commonly used stitches, troubleshooting and more, learn how to swatch and crochet Charlotte's beautiful After Midnight design. Included in the course is also a new pattern version, Lace After Midnight, featuring a one-row lace stitch in the body so that every level of crocheter can savour the experience.
Learn more at Crochet Basics with Charlotte – link in bio!
We'd also love to see what you're making – be sure to tag your posts #soscrochet and #schoolofsweetgeorgia!
We're ready to dip our toes into the world of crochet!
First with the launch of our newest crochet pattern, Lace After Midnight! Designer Charlotte Lee charlotte_milkteacup took the original After Midnight Shawl, tweaked the edging and eyelets, and used our decadent Merino Silk Lace for an accessory that is effortlessly elegant. It features a one-row lace stitch in the body so that every level of crocheter can savour the experience.
The Lace After Midnight pattern is now available at the SweetGeorgia online shop (link in bio) and on Ravelry, or you can join us over at the schoolofsweetgeorgia Crochet Basics online course where the pattern download is included. There, Charlotte covers all of the basics steps on how to get started – from fundamentals to your first shawl!
Helping students learn how to choose yarns and hooks for crochet, how to chain stitch, work a variety of commonly used stitches, troubleshooting and more, learn how to swatch and crochet Charlotte's beautiful shawl designs (both the DK and lace-weight versions are included). Join us for some new crochet project fun!
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Relaxed, easygoing mornings perfect for some chain stitch practice! Over at Crochet Basics, instructor Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup talks about the importance for beginner crocheters to practice their chain stitch to help get familiarized with holding the yarn and hook, working yarn overs, and getting into the rhythm of crochet. Pull out some stash yarn and join us!
Find the Crochet Basics course over at the School!
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- After Midnight Shawl Pattern- DK Weight (PDF) »
Decadent and soft, like the quiet that comes after midnight. After Midnight super-easy lace patterning paired with a luxurious DK-weight yarn promises the ultimate in a beautiful first gift for your loved ones (or you!). - Lace After Midnight Shawl Pattern- Lace Weight (PDF) »
Decadent eyelets in a lace-weight yarn bring airy elegance to every wardrobe. This pattern, inspired by the original DK-weight After Midnight shawl, features a one-row lace stitch in the body and a captivating openwork edging. Naturally, this accessory is the perfect gift to give yourself. - Crochet Basics Workbook (PDF) » Download the workbook for materials list, swatches instructions & tips.
- Crochet Basics Full Transcripts (ZIP)
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