Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago

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In this first video, Cynthia will introduce you to some basic crochet stitches and get you started on your crochet journey. Please note that we'll be using the North American crochet terms. Our video begins with an introduction to the materials and tools required to begin. If you'd like to have a look at our recommended "crochet kit", here's what we show you:

River City Yarn's Epic wool: rivercityyarns.com/collections/rcy-originals/products/rcyepic
Clover Amour Crochet Hook: rivercityyarns.com/collections/crochet-hooks/products/cloveramourcrochethook
Scissors: rivercityyarns.com/collections/notions/products/triumphrainbowscissors
Wool Needle: rivercityyarns.com/collections/notions/products/aluminiumwoolneedlesunique
Locking Stitch Markers: rivercityyarns.com/collections/notions/products/lockingstitchmarkers

In this first video, we will cover:
04:29 Slip Knot
07:33 Chain Stitch
12:20 Single Crochet
23:30 Half Double Crochet

Other helpful resources

Craft Yarn Council: craftyarncouncil.com and click on the Standards link

Learn to Crochet Part 2: youtu.be/fZkKsIsKR3Y