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Whether you've never touched a crochet hook before, or you're looking to refresh your skills, Crochet Lab with craft champion Vickie Howell will have you crocheting like a pro in no time at all.
In this introductory course, Vickie guides you through the basics of crochet -- picking the right yarn and hooks for your projects, basic stitches (including single, double and half-double crochet), and how to put them all together to create a square motif. You'll finish with the skills to create wonderful items, and the courage to express your individual style with nothing but yarn and a crochet hook. You'll create granny squares and crochet an adorable cozy for your tech gadgets. You'll also master the art of measuring gauge and reading a crochet pattern. Vickie crochets along with you, from your very first slip knot to an assortment of projects, including original decor items and fun accessories.
Designed to fit your schedule, Crochet Lab is available any time of day, at your own pace. Your access to the course never expires, so watch it as many times as you like. Sign up now for Crochet Lab, but be warned: Once you start hooking, you'll never want to stop!
Vickie Howell is a mother, designer. author and crafty spokesperson. She's best known as the host and creative consultant of TV's Knitty Gritty, co-host of DIY Network's Stylelicious and the Needle Arts host for myLifetime.com's CRAFTED series. She's the author of six knit, crochet and craft books, including her most recent, Craft Corps: Celebrating the Creative Community One Story at a Time.
Vickie has contributed to the Today Show, PBS Parents, HGTV, Southern Living and CRAFT: Magazine. She's also the celebrity spokesperson for Caron International, maker of Sheep(ish), the first yarn in her Stitch.Rock.Love line.
She lives, breathes and crafts with her husband and three children, in Austin, Texas. Check in with Vickie and all of her projects at www.vickiehowell.com.
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Introduction | 2:44 |
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Materials | 9:00 |
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Chain Making | 8:41 |
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Single Crochet | 12:02 |
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Double Crochet | 10:42 |
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Techie Cozy | 28:46 |
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Gauge | 8:38 |
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Half Double Crochet | 5:47 |
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Granny Squares | 38:55 |
perfect! May 16, 2012
Just what I wanted! I am a complete beginner to crochet but desparate to learn. I am quite an advanced sewer but crocheting is all new. I don't think I could have learned from a book. Its not the kind of thing you can explain in words or even pictures. You need to see the action. Vickie is my kind of teacher too. Lots of personality and happy to let you 'trim' corners rather than get beginners tied up in strict technique. Great. Thanks x
I just learned to Crochet!! May 16, 2012
I am a long time experienced knitter who avoided crochet. This class taught me everything I needed to know! I still have a lot of practice ahead of me, but I am thrilled with my first class experience! Thanks Viki and Craftsy for making this possible! :)
Excellent! May 15, 2012
A friend at work started to teach me how to crochet, but this was better. I was able to learn how and what the names were for each stitch. I have even already made a few granny squares! I think I am even getting the hang of reading patterns. My only complaint would be that for future classes, if you can slow down while doing some of the stitches. It's hard to see when you do them so fast. Though the 30 second feature is great for repeating sections. I registered for the crochet ...
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