Crochet 101: Quick Basics for Beginners - From Crochetpedia

I found a lot of the you tube tutorials to be either very long with several episodes, or short and confusing so I thought I'd make one for everyone. :) After this video you should be able to start making things!

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This video will cover all a beginner needs to know to get started in crochet. After watching this video and practicing the stitches you should be able to do any beginner project out there and start making things!
Topics covered:
1. What yarn to buy/use
2. Hooks and which ones to use for different applications
3. How to do a slip knot
4. How to Chain
5. How to work a square project like a scarf or a round project like a coaster
6. Basic stitches such as
a. Single Crochet
b. Half Double Crochet
c. Double Crochet
d. Triple Crochet
7. How to do a magic circle
8. What to do with yarn ends, working over or sewing them in
9. How to change colors
10. and more...

Beginner Recommended Videos:

Hat:
(Needs really thick yarn and H-5m hook)
Crochet Geek - Chunky Yarn Crochet Cap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY3rD_-kTBM

Flower:
(4 ply yarn and G hook)
Easy Pretty Rose Flower - Crochet tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94vYpcZ3W64

and more from me of course!

2D Crochet Hippo Applique

Ok so I found this hippo pattern... I'm a little skeptical about it i haven't tried it but it seems that the mouth part of the pattern might not be right... anyone agree? Love the picture of the crochet hippo... but you might have to tweak this pattern a bit.

So below is a pattern for a hippo face you can get from "one and two company" here

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/other/hippo-applique/14337

 This is really cute too... it's from "KramersSinphony" she says it is on Dewanda but I couldn't find it there:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kramerssinphony/4427323159/in/photostream/
Just for reference that is where I found the photo. I think it's really cute and here's something else you can do with 2D animals. Just stick them on a wall! ^^

2D Crochet Camel Applique

Ok so this guy is a loner...I don't think many people have a reason to make camel appliques...but guess who found a pattern!?! It is very simple and looks quite nice try it out!

Enjoy!

2D Crochet Elephant Applique

For some reason I've always loved elephants. Check out these two symbol patterns. The first one is pretty basic but still you know it's an elephant! This first design belongs to "Podarok"  The second one is quite oriental looking I love it but not sure who's design it is!

 So these pictures belong to the Ravelry site. They have a nice free pdf pattern for the elephant at this link. I think the elephant on the pants looks so cute... unbelievable...
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elephant-applique-5

Finally I found a video tutorial on youtube! This is the cutest thing ever really my favourite if you want a sideways view. This was done by "Julia Woolpedia". Check it out!

Enjoy!

2D Crochet Rabbit / Bunny Applique

Everyone likes bunnies so there are many many different patterns for making them. Found the first 5 online but don't know who designed them. They are all pretty cute in their own way.

The bow-tie on this bunny below is kinda freaking me out not sure if I like that... :P Looks kinda like a mustache!

I love how this is displayed  the bunny looks so cute here on the square it has a beautiful finish.

This last one i'm guessing is a bunny... I can't imagine what else it would be... I think the eyes are just a bit too close together in the picture which is just confusing...:P

Here "Weiver Birdie" has a free pattern for making this bunny with really nice pictures to follow along.

http://weaverbirdie.blogspot.com.es/2012/04/cute-bunny-applique.html

These bunnies were made by "VoodooMaggie" and she has a nicely explained tutorial below.

http://voodoomaggie.blogspot.com/2011/04/bunnies.html

Who doesn't love a video tutorial! This one is done by "theDulanefamily" and it is her design. 

Here is another video tutorial by "Hectanooga1"!

Last pattern I just found by "Kimbles". These are small little bunnies and are simple to make she has all the instructions written out here!

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=412330.0#axzz2MbrG7Tcg

These two pictures I had to add. I don't have the pattern for them but they are very cute and tidy and look very simple. The first is from "barbara'scrochet" on etsy:
 http://www.etsy.com/listing/66033613/5-pcs-crochet-bunnys-appliques

This is from "makehandmade". She has so many applique animals it's worth checking out her site.

http://make-handmade.com/2011/07/05/ornament-craft-cute-motif-crochet/

Enjoy!

How to Read Crochet Symbol Patterns

I just did a symbol pattern post and realized you guys might not know how to read the symbols so here is a symbol key I found online. It is universal so any pattern I post should follow it.

If there are any questions about the abbreviations or how to do the stitches send me a post and i'll explain further.

About Crochetpedia!

Heard of an encyclopedia? Crochetpedia will be your encyclopedia for all your crochet needs! From video tutorials to inspiration from other artists, recommended projects, different kinds of stitches, books and free crochet patterns, it will all be here. All different kinds of crochet projects will be posted here; hats, scarves, blankets, pillows, baby clothes, jewelry, modern art. Anything that looks cool will be here and credit will be given to everyone with links to their websites as well.

Crochet is a fun relaxing hobby where you can make an endless possibility of things for clothes and home decor. This will be your 1 stop place for looking for new projects and to learn new things.

If anyone has questions about a confusing tutorial or book tutorial and can't seem to get the look they want just send in a link to it or a picture and a solution will be posted just for you.

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