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 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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Crochet Christmas Stockings – Book Review
Whether you are looking for a stocking reminiscent of Christmases past, or want a fresh twist on tradition, you’ll find just what you need in my newest pattern collection: Crochet Christmas Stockings – 10 Delightful Designs to Fill with Holiday Cheer! Styles include colorful textured patterns, various shapes and sizes, joined motifs, stripes, bobbles, cables,…
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Crochet Cowl with Buttons: Beginner Pattern with 4 Sizes
The Button Up Cowl is quick to make, really simple to follow, and can be worked in 4 different sizes!
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Granny Stitch Blankets – Book Review
Granny Stitch Blankets is my sixteenth crochet book, and the patterns in this collection go way beyond the iconic granny square! When I was five, the very first thing I learned to crochet was a granny square. Our teacher taught us the motif in class, then stitched all our little squares together to make blankets…
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