Crochet Flowers for Beginners

Flowers are the perfect accents for spring and summertime crochet projects, including scarves, Afghans, and lightweight shawls. While an entirely undecorated shawl is a great basic piece for your wardrobe, adding a few of these five petaled flower accents tacks on a feminine t ...more

Looking for a quick-and-easy crochet project (and happen to be left-handed)? Make a small decorative flower from yarn with this crafter's guide. While this tutorial is geared toward people already posessing some knowledge of crocheting, beginners should be able to follow along ...more

Looking for a quick-and-easy crochet project (and happen to be right-handed)? Make a small decorative flower from yarn with this crafter's guide. While this tutorial is geared toward people already posessing some knowledge of crocheting, beginners should be able to follow alon ...more

Flowers are the perfect accents for spring and summertime crochet projects, including scarves, Afghans, and lightweight shawls. While an entirely undecorated shawl is a great basic piece for your wardrobe, adding a few of these five petaled flower accents tacks on a feminine t ...more

A 10 minute video showing how to crochet a radiant flower. You will only need a crochet and wool. The flower can be made with one or two different colors of cotton or wool. The size of the flower can be adjusted a some point as she explains. The tutorial is well filmed but the ...more

In order to do a single crochet, you need to start with a knot. To make a slip knot, make a loop with the yarn and insert your needle. Take the hook and grab the yarn from the skein and pull through. Pull the yarn from the skein and the extra yarn from the loop to make it tigh ...more

Watch this video to learn how to make a double crochet stitch.

Want to learn to crochet? Then watch this how-to video tutorial. This particular video shows you how to crochet the double crochet stitch. The double crochet is a basic stitch in crocheting, start off by learning this simple technique. Once you have mastered the art of the dou ...more

Puff Stitch Demonstration. Are you knew to crocheting? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to crochet a puff stitch. The multiple is 2 plus 4. That means that it takes 4 chains to start off the crochet pattern and there are two chains for each pattern stitch that you want i ...more

The great thing about a double lattice stitch is that it looks a hell of a lot more complicated than it actually is. With small, lace-like holes and intricate designs, it's great for lightweight scarves and also fuzzy table runners. The crochet lesson is suitable for crochet ...more

Just because it's spring doesn't mean you have to forego wreaths! This tutorial shows you how to crochet leaves, butterflies, daffodils and flower buds to assemble into a spring wreath. Since this is for spring, choose pastel colors for your yarn. Part 1 of 4 - How to Crochet ...more

A pansy is a delicate, two-tone flower. This tutorial shows you how to crochet an entire bouquet of beautiful pansies. This makes a great gift or get well present - especially if your recipient is allergic to flowers! Make sure you choose your yarn carefully.

These star flowers look complex and difficult to fold, but they're actually customized for beginners to the art of origami. Check out this tutorial to learn how to crease and fold several beautiful star-shaped flowers. Stick them in a terra cotta pot for a cute tabletop center ...more

Personally we think fake flowers - whether they're the kind you buy in bunches at Michael's for your vases, crochet flowers, or paper flowers - are better than real flowers. Why? Real flowers are sure pretty, but what exactly does handing your date a bunch of dead flowers say ...more

Add personal touches to you projects by creating crochet flowers. This how to video is a crocheting tutorial that will show you how to create a marigold flower. Crochet several of them, and use them to decorate your scarves, bags, or sweaters.

This left-handed crochet tutorial teaches you how to complete a Catherine wheel stitch, which consists of a row of vibrant pinwheels surrounded by an undulating, wavy edge. This crochet tutorial is not for crochet beginners, but if you understand the basic ideas of crochet st ...more

In this tutorial, Nancy goes over the star tip. The star tip is the most popular tip used for cake and cookie decorating. This tip is fantastic for beginners and can look like stars, flowers and also be used to fill in colors for other designs. Follow along with Nancy for fabu ...more

For those of you who are knitting beginners, an Afghan may sound difficult but it's actually just a fancy schmancy term for a crochet blanket. The blanket's texture varies according to your choosing, from thick wool yarn to light and airy summertime yarn. If the very pretty p ...more

For those of you who are knitting beginners, an Afghan may sound difficult but it's actually just a fancy schmancy term for a crochet blanket. The blanket's texture varies according to your choosing, from thick wool yarn to light and airy summertime yarn. If the very pretty p ...more

In this nine-part knitting tutorial, learn how to make an amazing pair of warm, high top, cocoon slippers! The knitted booties made in this video are size 7-8 ladies. This video was made for beginners, and for those who despise reading patterns! Crochet cozy high top cocoon sl ...more

Granny squares are not in fact grannies who can't think out of the box. When it comes to knitting, granny squares is the terminology for a knit square project. They're termed "granny" because they look old and soft and remind us of that stereotypical image of an old cat lady k ...more

Personally we think fake flowers - whether they're the kind you buy in bunches at Michael's for your vases, crochet flowers, or paper flowers - are better than real flowers. Why? Real flowers are sure pretty, but what exactly does handing your date a bunch of dead flowers say ...more

It is easy to make Crochet flower motif left-handed method by knowing the following steps. One who is interested how to make crochet motifs on their left hand can do easily by using bullion stitch. The two types of crochet hooks are H Crochet Hook and F Crochet Hook. The start ...more

Watch this instructional crocheting video to crochet a pansy flower. Use any size of yarn or thread and your choice of crochet needle. This method will allow you to crochet unique pansy flowers that can be added to sweaters or blankets, or hung as decorative ornaments on their ...more

This is a free pattern showing you how to crochet beautiful Paton flowers for use as an applique. Add to skirts, coats, shoes or anything else that needs a little extra floral decoration. You're shown how to create both large and small flowers.

Calling all crochet-loving beginners! In this two part video tutorial, learn how to make the single crochet stitch and the first row of a sampler scarf, as well as the second row of a sampler scarf. Steps are gone over step-by-step for those of you who are beginners. Good luck ...more

This is a great craft project to dress up your plain Christmas tree ornaments! Take a basic round holiday ornament, measure it, and then use some sturdy white thread to crochet a lace cover with beaded flowers around it. A beautiful addition to any tree!

Real flowers are seasonal and paper flowers can dust or tear, but a yarn flower will stand the test of time. Learn how to crochet a water lily by watching and following along with this video crafting tutorial series. Part 1 of 3 - How to Crochet a water lily. Part 2 of 3 - Ho ...more

Interested in learning how to crochet? This video has been made with beginners in mind. All you need to start is a crochet needle and some yarn or thread in the color of your choice. Then follow this tutorial, and you'll be well on your way to completing your first afghan!

This slow motion video shows beginners the basics of making a granny square. Learn how to crochet a granny square by watching this video handicraft tutorial. Part 1 of 2 - How to Crochet a granny square. Part 2 of 2 - How to Crochet a granny square.

This video crocheting tutorial series shows everything that needed to know to learn how to crochet. Start off with an understanding of the crochet hook and yarn, working up to tying a slip knot, and covering several basic crochet stitches. Watch these video and learn how to cr ...more

This wonderful two part tutorial will have you crocheting in no time. It's a back to basics account, to have you easily crochet your very own treble stitch scarf. Using single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet. This is great for beginners or someone looking for ...more

This is a tutorial on how to crochet a pen holder. This is a project that beginners should be able to follow. You will need a tin can, two colors of yarn, and a crochet needle. Follow the visual guidelines, accompanied by written instructions.This method works with all kinds o ...more

The single stitch is a very simple stitch, easy for beginners to master, which can be used to join two granny squares together. This is a useful technique for joining any two crochet pieces together of any size or shape, not just granny squares!

They're known the world over and grow in some pretty strange places. But, as Allen Smith shows us, orchids don't have to be foreign to you. They can however be tricky to care for. Phalenopsis orchids are a great orchid for beginners. Watch this video gardening tutorial and lea ...more

Not rotating your needle when crocheting is exactly what causes beginners the most frustration. Don't know how to hold the needle when crocheting or why you need to rotate it? Then here's exactly why you need to rotate your needle. Watch this how to video to learn more.

This is a long video explaining how to crochet a cupcake hat. This video should not be used for beginners. This video should not be used for someone who is right handed. She includes a convenient link for right handed people but this video was made for lefties. She slowly goes ...more

Basic and simple steps yet elegant in making Crochet Headbands. Start with a chain of two, put the hook through the first chain, wrap the eye over and pull it through, wrap the eye over and pull it through once, and wrap the eye over and pull it through twice. Continue to make ...more

Looking for a fun and functional crochet project (and happen to be right-handed)? Make a hair scrunchie/scrunchy with this crafter's guide. While this tutorial is geared toward people already posessing some knowledge of crocheting, beginners should be able to follow along prov ...more

Looking for a fun and functional crochet project (and happen to be left-handed)? Make a hair scrunchie/scrunchy with this crafter's guide. While this tutorial is geared toward people already posessing some knowledge of crocheting, beginners should be able to follow along provi ...more

Un-dull your crocheted sweater with a little creativity. Adding some decorative details and features to your clothing will do wonders for fashion, and could hide unsightly holes! Embellishing with crochet can be a creative way to repair a piece of clothing, and it can add flai ...more

Recycle your old bedclothes and obtain a fashionable rag rug in the process! Learn to make a rag rugs from old linens with this green crafter's guide. While this tutorial is geared toward people already posessing some knowledge of crocheting, beginners should be able to follow ...more

Bows are a pretty accent to almost anything. You can put a bow in your hair, on your clothing, on accessories, around flowers, around your puppy's collar - anywhere - and they add a hint of adorable. In this tutorial, Nancy of Lady Bug Wreaths shows us how to make bows for beg ...more

For anyone interested in learning a new jewelry technique, this video tutorial shows how to crochet a bead rope necklace. You can use large pony beads like the video tutorial, or use much smaller beads. The pony beads are suggested for beginners so that you can see what you ar ...more

Learn all there is to learn about yarn from Naztazia... watch this video tutorial to learn how to crochet spiral scrubbies with a pattern. The pattern for crocheting a spiral scrubbie comes from Judith Prindle. These crocheted items are great for beginners and advanced users ...more

The author of this video does a wonderful job of explaining to the viewer in easy to follow instructions how to accomplish the double crochet stitch. This video will explain the method in a way that will be easy to follow by beginners or those getting back in crocheting. The s ...more

Teresa Richardson from the crochet-mania blog will be teaching us how to crochet a left handed seed stitch scarf. In her video, she is going to be guiding us through the process of crocheting single and double seed stitches as well as providing us with step by step instruction ...more

What to you announces spring's arrival? For us, it has to be how all the flowerbuds in our garden seem to awaken at the same time, calling forth a beautiful opening ceremony of bright lilacs, hot pinks, and blues. Celebrate spring's many blooms by crafting these origami flowers.

This extensive training video will have you crocheting a flower hair clip. It is an easy to follow training for any level student. The teacher takes you step by step in crocheting this cute flower hair clip for your granddaughter, daughter, or even your girlfriend.

Doing a hobby such as crochet usually offers no instant gratification - in fact, that's probably why we have this stereotypical image of a grandma sitting in her rocking chair, knitting endless bunches of scarves for her grandkids for hours on end. True, many crochet projects ...more

Crochet loopy granny squares will indeed remind you a little bit of your Gran Gran's favorite knitted coasters that she collected en masse throughout her lifetime. But the snuggly, historical and vintage quality of these granny squares is exactly what makes them so delightful. ...more

Are you interested in doing a crochet project? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to crochet a flower. You will need some yarn, a crochet needle and a pair of scissors.

Thread Heads Quickie: turn an old afghan (or some piece of fabric) into a cute little flower applique.

Granny squares are not in fact grannies who can't think out of the box. When it comes to knitting, granny squares is the terminology for a knit square project. They're termed "granny" because they look old and soft and remind us of that stereotypical image of an old cat lady k ...more

These step by step instructions help you to fold your own origami flower - a lily or iris. Perfect for beginners.

After you've mastered the basic double stitch, this tutorial shows you how to execute the single crochet stitch. Single stitches are smaller than double stitches, and used often for baby accessories and other small projects. It takes awhile, but adds a lovely touch to your pro ...more

Crochet a pretty pansy flower. Follow these crochet instructions to knit a pansy flower ornament. You may want to reference some written flower pattern crochet instructions in addition to watching this video. Use this cute crocheted pansy flower for ornaments on larger garment ...more

For people who are completely new to crochet, this tutorial series shows you everything you need to know to get started. From going over the basics of yarns and needle sizes, and then showing you how to execute a few basic stitches, this will get you started on your first proj ...more

In this video, we learn how to crochet a beanie hat as a beginner. Start out with a slipknot then chain 50 chains. For row 1, you will single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Then, chain one and skin the next chain. Repeat this 24 times total. After this, single croc ...more