If you’ve ever thought about learning to crochet, but felt overwhelmed (“it looks complicated… what if I mess up…”), I’m here to tell you —
It’s actually really easy to start.
Yes, really.
And I say this as someone with very little patience, zero crafting talent, and the attention span of… well, a baby cat watching dust float in the sun.
So trust me —
If I can do it, you can definitely do it.
🌿 1) Start with a goal — anything you want to make
Your first project doesn’t have to be fancy.
Pick something you actually want to use — like a:
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Beanie
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Bag
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Basket
It’s easier to stay motivated when you’re excited about the final product.
🎥 2) Find a good tutorial video
You don’t need to memorize terms or learn theory first.
Just find a detailed YouTube tutorial (I recommend ~1 hour long).
These long videos usually walk you through every stitch slowly, so you can follow step by step without getting lost.
Play → follow → pause → repeat.
That’s it.
That’s how I learned…
I didn’t even know what “single crochet” or “double crochet” meant — I just followed the video, and somehow it worked.
You learn while making.
It’s the best way.
🧶 3) Pick the right yarn to start: go chunky!
For beginners, I strongly recommend thick yarn (T-shirt yarn).
Why?
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Easier to see where to insert the hook
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Works up faster → more motivation
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Quick results = big confidence boost
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Great for baskets, bags, hats
Thin yarns like mohair are beautiful, but harder to see clearly.
So leave them for later — you’ll thank yourself.
🪝 4) Get the basic supplies
Don’t overthink tools — you only need a few things:
✅ Yarn
✅ Hook
✅ Stitch markers
✅ Yarn needle
Some shops include little tools for free —
mine does ;)
And if you spend $79+ on babatata.com,
→ Free shipping + I’ll send you a FREE crochet hook 🎁
Just leave a note at checkout with the hook size you want.
No note?
I’ll send a surprise size for you — could be fun ;)
🚀 5) Just follow the video — seriously
Don’t worry about whether you’re “doing it right.”
Don’t worry about being slow.
Just follow the video one stitch at a time.
The goal isn’t perfection —
it’s finishing the thing you decided to make.
And you will.
You’ll learn the basics along the way, without even trying:
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Where to insert your hook
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Tension
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Single / double crochet
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Turning
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Finishing
It just happens.
☁️ 6) You’ll enter the “flow state”…
If you’ve seen the 2024 Brad Pitt F1 movie,
you know that feeling when everything goes quiet
and you just… sink into the moment.
Crocheting feels like that.
No phone scrolling.
No noise.
Just hands + yarn + peace.
It’s addicting — in the good, soul-nourishing way.
🎉 7) The moment you finish? Pure joy.
Your first piece might be uneven.
Crooked.
A little funny looking.
(Trust me — mine were.)
But you made it.
With your hands.
And that feeling is… ridiculously good.
Useful things are even better —
I personally love making bags + hats,
since I can actually use them every day.
Seeing something you made become part of your life
is the best motivation to keep going.
💬 Real talk
The only “wrong” way to start crocheting
is to keep thinking about it without trying.
Just:
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Pick a tutorial
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Get materials
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Follow along
That’s it.
You can absolutely do this.
If someone as impatient + clumsy as me can fall in love with crochet,
you might surprise yourself too.
🏠 Where to go next
If you’re starting fresh and need yarn + supplies,
come visit us at babatata.com 🐾
We curate beginner-friendly yarns and tools,
and we’re happy to help you choose what works best.
✔ Free shipping $79+
✔ Free hook included (just leave your size in checkout note)
✔ If no size → we’ll send a random one as a fun surprise 💛
And your order means so much —
it supports a small maker who fell into crochet by accident
and is now happily obsessed.
If anyone asks me
“How should I start crocheting?”
my honest answer is:
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Read this guide.
Pick a project.
Follow a video.
Grab some yarn from babatata.com.
Just start.
You’ll be fine.
Better than fine —
you’ll have fun.
I’m cheering for you.
Now go make something 🧶
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From one not-patient, not-crafty, but very in-love crocheter to another
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Crochet is one of the easiest crafts to begin with, even if you’ve never made anything by hand.
Most beginners start by learning how to crochet a simple bag, hat, or basket using T-shirt yarn, because thicker yarn makes stitches easier to see and finish faster.
All you need is a hook, yarn, and a step-by-step YouTube tutorial.
This beginner crochet guide explains how to choose the right yarn (including beginner-friendly T-shirt yarn), the best crochet hook size for your first project, must-have beginner tools like stitch markers and yarn needles, and how to follow a video tutorial from start to finish.
Whether you’re looking for an easy crochet project for beginners, a calming hobby, or a simple way to make something useful, you can start today.