The Foundations of Crochet is a beginner-friendly course designed to help you confidently start your crochet journey. You’ll learn how to choose yarn and hooks, read yarn labels and pattern requirements, understand crochet terminology, and build essential beginner skills through clear, practical video lessons. Whether you fell in love with a yarn or found a pattern you need to make immediately, this course gives you the foundation to begin with confidence.

Episode 2 explores the two ways most people begin crocheting: falling in love with a yarn or discovering a project they can’t stop thinking about. We’ll walk through how each starting point changes the choices you make, from selecting materials to understanding patterns, while helping you build confidence before you even make your first stitch.

Learn how to read a yarn label using two different yarn examples: Scheepjes Whirl and Berroco Ultra Wool DK. In this lesson, we’ll cover yarn weight, hook recommendations, gauge, fiber content, yardage, care instructions, dye lots, and how different yarns affect the look and feel of a finished crochet project. Because yarn labels are less intimidating once you know what you’re actually looking at.

Learn the basics of crochet hooks, including hook sizes, tension, gauge, and how different hooks affect your stitches and finished fabric. This lesson also covers the difference between straight and ergonomic hooks, beginner-friendly hook recommendations, and how to choose the right hook for your yarn and projects.

Learn how to read crochet pattern requirements with confidence! In this lesson, we’ll break down yarn weights, yardage, hook sizes, gauge, sizing charts, abbreviations, and pattern notes using the Reforged Cardigan pattern as a real example. By the end, you’ll know how to choose the right supplies and avoid common beginner mistakes before starting a project.