Crochet Memberships For All Skill Levels
From First Stitch to Crochet Career, Unravel Your Complete Journey With The American Crochet Association!
Hi, I’m Salena!
I picked up a crochet hook at age 5 — and honestly, I’ve never put it down.
Since 2009 I’ve published over 500 patterns, authored 17 crochet books (including this Learn How To Crochet book), taught 2 courses with Craftsy, and launched the American Crochet Association.
My goal is to help pass crochet to the next generation in better hands than we found it. If you love crochet as much as I do, let’s reach our goals together!
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Crochet Challenges
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Crochet FAQ
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I want to teach crochet – got any tips to help?↗
Yes! Here are my top 3 tips (plus patterns and tutorials) that will help you teach beginners how to crochet!
What is my crochet skill level?↗
There are only 4 levels of skill in crochet and we have a chart (with patterns) to define them all.
When does a chain count as a stitch?↗
When a pattern says to chain at the beginning of a row (or round), does it count? Yes, and no… I can explain!
My crochet hats never fit right, why?↗
If you’re tired of crocheting hats that are way too big, or way too small, we have a simple math tip to help you with size every time!
How do I keep my edges straight when crocheting?↗
Tired of having wonky edges that should be straight? Here’s why it happens and how to fix it.
I want to learn how to crochet – where should I start?↗
Here are the easiest step-by-step instructions (plus videos, tips, and patterns) to help you learn how to crochet!
Crochet Resources
Patterns, tips, guides, and so much more!
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Yarn Bombing
Ever walked down the street and noticed a tree wrapped in vibrant yarn, or a bike rack decked out in crochet? If you have, then you’ve already seen yarn bombing in action! Yarn bombing is street art—except instead of spray paint, it’s all about using yarn to cover public spaces in colorful crochet (or knit)…
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My Crochet Career Part 2: Separate a crochet hobby from a crochet career
Part 2 of 3 in a series, where I talk about strategies that helped turn my crochet hobby into a business.
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Crochet Classes Near Me? Why the American Crochet Association is Your Best Bet
Looking for crochet classes near me? The American Crochet Association is not only here to help, it can also be your best bet! While local classes can be a great way to connect with fellow crocheters, online education with the American Crochet Association offers a unique and flexible approach that stands out from traditional options….
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