Tutorials and Tips

temperamental artist shawl made using tunisian simple stitch

Learn how to work the Tunisian Simple Stitch in this step by step photo tutorial.

Get started with Tunisian crochet with this primer and step by step photo tutorial to learn make your first row and return pass.

Basics

a bag of small balls of yarn spills over a grey cloth with scissors and a camera

Keeping your yarn from tangling when working with multiple colours

Avoid the tangles and work with multiple colours like a pro.

Basics

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How to wind a skein of yarn into a ball (with no equipment)

So your yarn didn't come in a ball ready to work from? - here's the ultimate guide to winding it, no equipment needed.

Basics

Swatching

This tutorial takes you through what swatching is, why its so important and exactly how you do it. Learn how to check your tension, or gauge, is correct is key to making things that fit.

Basics

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Advice for crochet beginners

I learnt to crochet as an adult and still vividly remember the frustration of moving from being a proficient knitter to being a novice crocheter. Here's the advice I wish I'd been given before I pi...

Inclusive Sizing

All of our patterns are sized from XS to 5X. We also include guidance within our patterns for altering to fit different body shapes. And if that's not enough, check out our free guide to making garments that fit.

Charted and Written Patterns

We included charts and written instructions in all our patterns. Unsure about reading a chart? No worries. Check out our guide.

Help When You Need It

We have a bustling Facebook Group that is full of folks who have made our patterns (sometimes many times over!!) and are always willing to help get you going when you are stuck!

FAQ

Here is some more information about buying from The Crochet Project.

How do I download PDF Patterns?

Our books and patterns are sold as PDF downloads, you will be sent an email to download the file to the email address you enter in the shipping information. Simply click the link to download it to your device.

Can I add PDF patterns to Ravelry?

Yes! You can add your purchase to your Ravelry library for safe keeping. Details of how to do that are here.

Can I print PDF patterns?

Yes! You may print the PDF out at home or take it to a print shop to print a copy for yourself.

Do you sell printed patterns?

Yes! A selection of our books are available to buy in print. Print orders are fulfilled using a print on demand service that takes around 10 days to 2 weeks to ship.

Need more help? Email customer support at info@thecrochetproject.com.