You Will Be Able to Crochet by the End of This Book

by Zoe Bateman

Overview

Grab a crochet hook and go from beginner to pro in no time with this accessible guide.

You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to tie a slipknot, chain stitch, increase and decrease your rows, and crochet in the round, plus many more skills and techniques.

Once you've aced the essentials, move on to 15 clear, stylish and straightforward projects, from colourful plant pot covers to a chic crocheted blanket. As the projects get more complex, you'll practise and perfect the skills you've learned, and build your confidence.

By the end of the book, you will be able to crochet a range of projects including a mobile phone case, a cuddly toy, a wall hanging and a bobble hat. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and enjoy crafting gifts for your friends, family and home with this beautiful book by your side.

Projects include:
- Pompom hat
- Storage baskets
- Cushions
- Cuddly toy
- Market bag
- Ear warmer
- Cup cosy
- Sleep mask

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781846016189
Publisher:	Octopus
Publication date:	10/07/2025
Series:	You Will Be Able to
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	27 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Zoe Bateman is a freelance crafter, teaching craft workshops and creating craft-based projects for clients. Specializing in fibre crafts, she has had her work featured in magazines, has crocheted pieces for an art exhibition, and taught hundreds of people how to crochet. For more on Zoe, see @toocutecrafting

Table of Contents

Introduction

How to Use this Book 7

Yarn 10

Yarn Weight 10

Yarn Fiber 11

Reading Your Yarn Band 12

Which Yarn to Use 13

Hooks 14

Hook Types 14

Hook Sizes 16

Which Hook to Use for Your Yarn 17

Other Tools and Equipment 18

Crochet Journals 20

Why Should You Keep a Crochet Journal? 20

Planning Future Projects 23

Stitch and Technique Library

U.S. vs. UK Terminology 26

Reading Patterns 27

Right-handed vs. Left-handed Crochet 29

Holding Your Hook 30

Holding Your Yarn 31

Tying a Slip Knot 32

Chain Stitch (ch) 34

Counting Chain Stitches 36

Where to Insert Your Hook 38

Working in a Stitch vs. a Space 40

Turning Your Work 42

Single Crochet (sc) 44

Half Double Crochet (hdc) 46

Double Crochet (dc) 48

Treble Crochet (tr) 50

Counting Stitches 52

Turning Chains and "Fake" Stitches 54

Joining a New Yarn 56

Increase and Decrease Stitches 58

Working in the Round 60

Working in a Spiral 63

Slip Stitch (slst) 64

Ending Your Work 66

Gauge and Sample Swatches 69

Keeping Your Work Straight 70

Decorative Stitches 72

Waffle 72

Linen 73

Star 74

Lemon Peel 76

Crunch 76

Finishing Your Work 78

Weaving in Ends 78

Blocking Work 79

Joining Pieces Together 81

Adding Borders 82

Making Pompoms and Tassels 84

Projects

Ear Warmer 88

Cup Cozy 92

Ribbed Pompom Hat 94

Ribbed Pompom Scarf 98

Color Block Squares 100

Color Block Floor Cushion 102

Color Block Blanket 104

Gadget and Glasses Cases 106

Washcloths 110

Bobble Cushions 112

Zipper Pouches 116

Sleep Masks 120

Wall Hanging 124

Plant Pot Covers 128

Storage Baskets 134

Produce Bags 138

Market Bag 142

Penguin Toy 146

Resources 154

Buying Supplies 154

Further Inspiration 154

Acknowledgments 155

Index 156