HOW TO CROCHET FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS | EPISODE ONE

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  • ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CROCHET | EPISODE ONE | In this episode you will learn; What you need to get started, How to prepare you yarn, How to make a slip knot, How to hold your hook and yarn, How to chain stitch.
    In this first episode of our how to crochet video series, I'll be teaching you the basics of crochet. We'll be starting off with the very basics, so that by the end of the video, you'll be able to create slip knot, start a chain and get some tips for keeping your tension. These are all techniques to help you with making a granny square and more. Watch and learn, and start crocheting today!
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    Intro 00:00
    Slip Knot 02:41
    Chain Stitch 03:10
    Tension tips 06:26
    PLEASE NOTE AT 5.13 THERE ARE 5 STITCHES NOT 4 AS STATED IN THE VIDEO
    PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 11 STITCHES AT THE END NOT 10 AS STATED IN THE VIDEO
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  • @esme9089
    @esme9089 3 года назад +31492

    My parents are wondering why I'm sitting at the table, with yarn in my hands, and crying right now.

    • @thehayleysociety
      @thehayleysociety 3 года назад +930

      That happened to me two years ago lol. But now I am making a comeback. ✨

    • @theworm4366
      @theworm4366 3 года назад +558

      Yeah I can’t do it at all. Her hook has a tall grasp (top hook thing) and mine is TINY. It doesn’t grab any of the yarn when I do yarn over at all

    • @thehayleysociety
      @thehayleysociety 3 года назад +192

      @@theworm4366 SAME!!! Mines hook is sooo small for some reason 😶

    • @rinakhan4202
      @rinakhan4202 3 года назад +81

      Same here. I tried doing but the single one going somewhere else🥰🤗🤔

    • @shookii
      @shookii 3 года назад +208

      I am so happy there is a comment section here :)) happy to know I'm not alone..

  • @xpotatochipx9195
    @xpotatochipx9195 2 года назад +8650

    Yallllll I did ittttt after at least 50 try’s. The trick is to talk to the yarn nicely and be calm with the yarn… The yarn will sense your frustration and use it to its advantage

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  2 года назад +555

      Well done, just remember that crochet is practice and patience :)

    • @maddieschulz3537
      @maddieschulz3537 2 года назад +203

      Bahaha I'm researching into crochet, saw this comment and laughed out loud. Very familiar with the concept of speaking to inanimate objects. I work in IT, do it with computers all the time, so speaking to yarn will be easy!

    • @lifebeyondpanicattacks7549
      @lifebeyondpanicattacks7549 2 года назад +68

      Thanks for the tip I usually yell at my crafting supplies when I’m frustrated 🤣

    • @kashish9285
      @kashish9285 2 года назад +12

      @@maddieschulz3537 Oh yea! i totally relate :)

    • @sanemisharma3412
      @sanemisharma3412 2 года назад +21

      the yarn still won’t cooperate

  • @Rabika-123
    @Rabika-123 2 месяца назад +841

    Is there anyone watching it in 2024

  • @adrien4565
    @adrien4565 9 месяцев назад +583

    i have gained a new respect for crocheters after this.

    • @LaiWhieldon
      @LaiWhieldon 3 месяца назад +3

      Tar 😂😂 pain in the arse it is 😂😂

    • @user-fh8dq5hi7c
      @user-fh8dq5hi7c Месяц назад +3

      Yeah really..people who sell their handmade crochets deserve better..

    • @nirmalavs8559
      @nirmalavs8559 Месяц назад

      Agree

    • @AnkomaheneAlbe
      @AnkomaheneAlbe 5 дней назад

      This is too difficult but interesting ❤❤😮

  • @niahale3171
    @niahale3171 3 года назад +18281

    ✨ Successfully ties a slip knot on my 20th try ✨
    Me: “Time to set up my Etsy shop!”

  • @gloriafied
    @gloriafied 2 года назад +7606

    I watched this when I was first starting off and I was so frustrated that I couldn’t get the chain down. I probably watched this 10 times to get it right. Now, a year later I can crochet almost anything! Don’t give up ❤️

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  2 года назад +292

      That's brilliant well done :)

    • @Killerghostbunni
      @Killerghostbunni Год назад +64

      Congrats hun! 😊 That is my goal. Since im just starting.

    • @elieshara496
      @elieshara496 Год назад +35

      I needed this, so thank you, this is my 5th video and I've just done my first slip knot. Safe to say I was close to giving up!

    • @elizabethjet8508
      @elizabethjet8508 Год назад +4

      Good job and thanks

    • @GlorTheGorg
      @GlorTheGorg Год назад +1

      Nice, watching this the first time, lets see where i go

  • @paperstreetparlour8401
    @paperstreetparlour8401 5 месяцев назад +124

    I've been knitting for most of my life and decided I wanted to learn crochet. After a week of absolutely failing to be able to do a single stitch, I found this tutorial, and I was finally able to make a chain. A million thanks!

  • @kaylacosy
    @kaylacosy 6 месяцев назад +156

    😭😭😭I haven’t even TOUCHED my tools yet & everyone is saying theyre crying… knowing the typa person i am i’ll be crying too

    • @jsb8738
      @jsb8738 Месяц назад

      Right.

    • @patrickjuniper8689
      @patrickjuniper8689 Месяц назад +1

      Yeah, I'm definitely going to have to wait until I'm emotionally stable before trying this

    • @shell470
      @shell470 24 дня назад

      Naurrr ya'll can do it I learned it after 5min 🎉

    • @shell470
      @shell470 24 дня назад

      ​@@patrickjuniper8689it takes 5-10min if your cal enough, u can definitely do it

    • @person6070
      @person6070 4 дня назад

      nah i didnt cry tbh....i got it in my 10th try the chain know is easy

  • @Funnyfish66
    @Funnyfish66 Год назад +3918

    I took really well to learning a slip knot. My sis already does this and gave me white yarn to practice with. Im making the world's longest tampon string!

  • @ItsyaboiMikhail
    @ItsyaboiMikhail 4 года назад +6185

    Quarantine squad where ya at?

    • @elizabethdawn7502
      @elizabethdawn7502 4 года назад +55

      yeah after three weeks i found stuff my grandma gave me years ago and figured why not. I cant be much more bored than i am now

    • @stufs27
      @stufs27 4 года назад +20

      AYYYEEEE

    • @scotty6640
      @scotty6640 4 года назад +19

      Honestly have crochet stuff for some reason band just want to see my friends

    • @TheLeah2344
      @TheLeah2344 4 года назад +6

      Here

    • @katyb2793
      @katyb2793 4 года назад +2

      Elizabeth Fawl I'm wanting to make some jug covers the same as my great grandma did with my grandma's crochet kit.
      proving harder than I thought.
      does anyone know how to get the chains to look tight like hers did without having too much tension that you can't get the hook to pull thru?

  • @elsalarsson1203
    @elsalarsson1203 Год назад +45

    I love that she showed how to unravel the first piece of yarn. I was struggling to find the end but she was so confident when she did it that I realized that naybe the firs piece goes into the yarn itself.

  • @hortiek4604
    @hortiek4604 Год назад +5

    Have been crocheting for 30+ years. Great video! She shows beginners how to wrap the yarn around their little and pointer fingers! Notice that her little finger opens and closes a little bit sometimes. The little finger controls the flow of yarn to either; remain the same, slow down, or speed up. If you think you’re crocheting too loosely tighten up your little finger a bit. If you think you’re crocheting too tightly, open your little finger a bit and relax your shoulders. An indentation on your pointy finger means you’re either crocheting too tightly or your yarn is rough/scratchy.

  • @potatoaj5563
    @potatoaj5563 3 года назад +4054

    whoever is reading this and you feel like giving up, just know that it will be worth it when you make your first successful project! Remember no one knows how to do something at first, you have to learn and it can take time! Good luck and know you CAN DO IT!!

    • @kateissupercool
      @kateissupercool 3 года назад +44

      THANK YOU!!! 💕 I keep telling myself that I should be able to know this by now even though Ive been at it for only 10 minutes, I need to calm down 😂

    • @monki2825
      @monki2825 3 года назад +8

      What if i just practice and never actually create any projects

    • @lucyjoyhart
      @lucyjoyhart 3 года назад +13

      I’ve been practicing for hours crying but this gave me happy tears

    • @parimalnavya8862
      @parimalnavya8862 3 года назад +5

      Thanks for motive

    • @anombeiruti484
      @anombeiruti484 3 года назад +4

      I spent 3 years just to make one stitch ( of course I gave up)

  • @singingmyblue8000
    @singingmyblue8000 4 года назад +631

    I'm literally studying rn and I just thought that I needed to learn crochet. I swear it's crazy.

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  4 года назад +21

      👍

    • @nithisha2399
      @nithisha2399 3 года назад +1

      @@bellacococrochet can anyone which needle is best for weaving

    • @holacomooduh
      @holacomooduh 3 года назад +4

      i was studying one day and then i was like i wanna learn origami and crochet. like outta nowhere

    • @OnyxMoon81
      @OnyxMoon81 2 года назад +11

      It is usually when i need to study that i also get inspired to learn new things other than what I'm supposed to be doing lol

    • @holacomooduh
      @holacomooduh 2 года назад +2

      @@OnyxMoon81 ikr

  • @SHERICKAPowell
    @SHERICKAPowell 11 месяцев назад +39

    Oh boy I've learned from so many people how to do a slip knot and I could never get it to stick. And then here comes you with THE SIMPLEST METHOD EVER!!! Thank you so much❤

  • @briannagainey8584
    @briannagainey8584 6 месяцев назад +7

    back in 2016, i watched your video on how to hand crotchet a chunky knit blanket. ive made 3 blankets since then, and recently got a crotchet kit and ive never done crotchet like that before. this video is extremely helpful. thank you for teaching all of us. i have you to thank for this wonderful hobby

  • @simplycrochet1430
    @simplycrochet1430 2 года назад +946

    My grandmother taught me to crochet/sew during summer visits when I was 7 yrs old. I must have been a very patient little girl & her a patient teacher. she made beautiful blankets for the church. Those memories with her have stayed with me all my life.

    • @sharimeyers292
      @sharimeyers292 Год назад +13

      That is such a lovely memory.

    • @semidecent4395
      @semidecent4395 Год назад +18

      My grandma tried to do the same thing except I was a little gremlin with undiagnosed adhd so I never got the hang of it. Now that I’m older and actually have an attention span I want to get back into it

    • @iixrosetta
      @iixrosetta Год назад +2

      @@semidecent4395ooh have you started crochet yet, if so hows your progress?? its fun once u get the hang of it ahaha

    • @ashleymiranda5188
      @ashleymiranda5188 Год назад +1

      ❤that is so sweet

    • @alistu2528
      @alistu2528 Год назад +1

      Awwww, so sweet!❤

  • @Ariel-lx4tp
    @Ariel-lx4tp 3 года назад +4079

    I’m trying to make an octopus but I can’t even make a chain 👁👄👁

    • @allisonflynn6976
      @allisonflynn6976 3 года назад +59

      SAMMMMEEE

    • @amberlocket7847
      @amberlocket7847 3 года назад +76

      👁 👄 👁 we’re all in the same boat bud.....

    • @mohamedadel-kj8hi
      @mohamedadel-kj8hi 3 года назад +6

      ruclips.net/channel/UCxrs5C8f_bwk67bppUrJjNw

    • @kvaasli
      @kvaasli 3 года назад +18

      I can make a chain and some other things than that. I want to do an octopus too but I can't it won't work lol

    • @briellecagas7361
      @briellecagas7361 3 года назад +2

      Ariel Da Giraffe
      Bru whats harder elephant or octopus

  • @Shima_2510
    @Shima_2510 Год назад +120

    I have wanted to learn how to crochet for ages just never gave it a try until today. Your videos and instructions are so clear. The chain was a bit of a struggle but I finally did it. Going to practice before I move on to the next step! Thank you so much x

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  Год назад +4

      You are very welcome and remember that crochet is practice and patience so the more you do the easier it will become :)

  • @lindapearson2376
    @lindapearson2376 4 месяца назад +8

    I used to crochet quite a bit. Never anything “fancy”, only single or double crochet. Anyway, after years of NOT crocheting, I forgot how! I have watched your videos over & over. They are great refreshers. Thank you for sharing these instructions. I really appreciate the absolute “beginner” instructions also. Trust me, I need them! 😊

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  4 месяца назад

      You are very welcome, I'm glad that they have been of help to you :)

  • @hf4189
    @hf4189 4 года назад +2064

    This looks easier in the video than when i try it in real life
    Edit: Wooah ty for the likes. Btw I learnt how to make a crochet square now so just keep trying 😊

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  4 года назад +175

      Just remember crochet is patience and practice 😀

    • @fatimahhabeeb9697
      @fatimahhabeeb9697 4 года назад +5

      Artaholic24 hf because she practiced

    • @marklola12
      @marklola12 4 года назад +25

      Yeh i tried and tried and just ain't working for me, mum even showed me and nopd

    • @romingmanansala4297
      @romingmanansala4297 4 года назад +6

      Same thats why its hard but i try and try and try and try and try and any patience i figure it out

    • @karenjeanes1558
      @karenjeanes1558 4 года назад +3

      Oh great guys as I am a beginner and will make some mistakes so hi everyone I’m karen xx

  • @plats7139
    @plats7139 Год назад +373

    5 months ago I tried crocheting and stopped because I got too frustrated, I am now getting back into it! I watched this video and another of yours and i improved a lot. Thank you!

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  Год назад +17

      You are very welcome and remember that crochet is practice and patience so keep trying and it will get easier :)

    • @AmisCosmetics
      @AmisCosmetics 10 месяцев назад +2

      updatwe??

    • @Thatone.maya110
      @Thatone.maya110 8 месяцев назад +1

      Wow that inspires me a lot Tysmmm ❤❤❤

  • @MR-pr8tp
    @MR-pr8tp 9 месяцев назад +22

    Used to crochet some 25 years ago and as a senior trying to return to it as it is so relaxing. Your videos are to the point, explaining well and have helped me tremendously. As I have returned to renew my skills, realize how tense I am, my stiches are very tight which is presenting problems. Need to learn to chill out! Thank you for your videos.

  • @grey2249
    @grey2249 9 месяцев назад +40

    I always thought that crocheting would be hard(which it currently is for me), but it’s turning out to be a lot better and easier than I thought! My friend already knows how to crochet, and she made me something which got me into crochet. I thank her so much for that, haha. I thought I might have to watch multiple videos, but no, yours made my first experience wonderful❤

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  9 месяцев назад

      I'm so glad that it has been of help to you :)

  • @erinm9870
    @erinm9870 2 года назад +36

    The fact that everyone else seems to be dying over this is somewhat comforting

  • @tanyueyn7615
    @tanyueyn7615 3 года назад +402

    Sometimes covid makes us learn new things 💭

    • @shroomtoons9183
      @shroomtoons9183 3 года назад +7

      Well no because I can’t learn it

    • @thebusybeanhomecafe4035
      @thebusybeanhomecafe4035 3 года назад +5

      @@shroomtoons9183 yes you can, it takes lots of tries and practice

    • @shroomtoons9183
      @shroomtoons9183 3 года назад +1

      @@thebusybeanhomecafe4035 I would try to be patient with it but I have ADHD and I can’t keep my mind straight 😅

    • @thebusybeanhomecafe4035
      @thebusybeanhomecafe4035 3 года назад

      @@shroomtoons9183 ooh.. yea

    • @lavenderlesbian
      @lavenderlesbian 3 года назад +2

      @@shroomtoons9183 during quarantine I’ve learned:
      Embroidery, macrame, bookbinding, witchcraft(no joke), woodworking, and jewelry making

  • @LeahInTheRye
    @LeahInTheRye Год назад +435

    For those struggling with the slipknot, watch at 0.5x speed. There's a point where the yarn goes to the other finger which I was missing. Very clear when slowed down

    • @pinkqqq
      @pinkqqq 8 месяцев назад +8

      oh my god thank you so much! I was struggling and about to cry 😭 God bless you and have a good day

    • @LeahInTheRye
      @LeahInTheRye 8 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@pinkqqqhaha no problem! I was there too!

    • @ChatswithLoco
      @ChatswithLoco 6 месяцев назад +1

      BLESS YOU. So helpful!!

    • @KimberlyOnnen
      @KimberlyOnnen 6 месяцев назад

      That’s brilliant!!!

    • @sassicrass
      @sassicrass 5 месяцев назад

      Or tie a slip not the other way, the simple way lol.

  • @iqrarehman3904
    @iqrarehman3904 4 года назад +646

    AAANND I JUST MANAGED TO UNTIE MY SLIP KNOT

    • @Kate-ec9mp
      @Kate-ec9mp 3 года назад +21

      SAME IT KEEPS CONING UNDONE

    • @iqrarehman3904
      @iqrarehman3904 3 года назад +22

      @@Kate-ec9mp 3 months later.. ive completely given up lol

    • @Kate-ec9mp
      @Kate-ec9mp 3 года назад +5

      Catra's blue eye lol

    • @frogaroo
      @frogaroo 3 года назад +11

      I see a she ra fan 👀👀

    • @sweetnbliss
      @sweetnbliss 3 года назад +3

      Catra's blue eye OMG NOO KEEP GOING WE GOT THIS

  • @weirdseagull7675
    @weirdseagull7675 3 года назад +556

    This video really helped me learn! My mom doesn’t like to do crafty things, but after watching this she got really interested and started along with me. As I’m writing this, my mom is crocheting next to me :)

    • @chelsiewhoo
      @chelsiewhoo 2 года назад +1

      This is awesome! Did you both keep goin?

    • @katiefernandez2254
      @katiefernandez2254 2 года назад +1

      Aww, I love that so much! I hope y'all have continued crocheting together. 🥰

    • @Darkrose01923
      @Darkrose01923 2 года назад

      awwwwwh

    • @onilobo
      @onilobo Год назад

      That’s the cutest thing I’ve heard today. You guys are 🥰 adorable.

    • @yusinu6642
      @yusinu6642 Год назад

      Thank you for the cuteness

  • @Yukicqx
    @Yukicqx 11 месяцев назад +5

    What the heck. This is so simple. Why the heck did I think it was one of the most complex things ever. I LOVE IT OMG??? New special interest unlocked, this will be so useful for doing projects with my recycled yarn. Thank you, you are amazing and have a great day.

  • @tolulopeakinsanya7175
    @tolulopeakinsanya7175 4 месяца назад +1

    thank you so much my nine year old daught wanted to learn and you were so slow and went through evry step😀

  • @styles1d235
    @styles1d235 3 года назад +159

    I’m just here to make a Harry Styles cardigan Quarantine crochet squad where y’all at

  • @kaushikdr
    @kaushikdr 2 года назад +162

    The tension on the bottom string is something I wanted but didn’t know how to achieve! Don’t give up guys! I went from taking two days to tie a slip knot to making 10 stitches in a row :)

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  2 года назад +5

      Well done! Tension is something that will get better with practise, but I do have a tutorial with some hints and tips here: ruclips.net/video/SRVA_4uNsNw/видео.html 😊

    • @ryzyka.
      @ryzyka. 7 месяцев назад +2

      blud cantt even spell practice@@bellacococrochet

  • @doctorcobbley7757
    @doctorcobbley7757 10 месяцев назад +6

    i love slipknot, such a good band

  • @SilverOnTheCloud
    @SilverOnTheCloud 4 месяца назад +2

    Aha, GOT IT! 😃 The part about holding the loop at the bottom to get the tension wasn’t explained well in another channel’s video and I ended up stuck trying to figure out how to actually get the yarn moving. This video put me on the right track and I managed to get an itty bitty practice chain going in about 15 minutes! Thank you! 🙏

  • @galaxywarrior1019
    @galaxywarrior1019 3 года назад +893

    Me with adhd quarantined trying to make a bee I saw on TikTok 👁👄👁 I’m now wrapped in yarn confused

  • @elenaholt5008
    @elenaholt5008 3 года назад +1654

    me watching this so I can make a crochet mushroom (eventually): 👁👄👁

    • @modesandspiritsart3993
      @modesandspiritsart3993 3 года назад +15

      Hey I’m not the only one!

    • @estowe5445
      @estowe5445 3 года назад +57

      Bee and a mushroom. I'm a simple human

    • @yeetmeoffabridge9546
      @yeetmeoffabridge9546 3 года назад +3

      same 👁👄👁

    • @xoxxosam
      @xoxxosam 3 года назад +1

      Any luck lol ? I need to know

    • @elenaholt5008
      @elenaholt5008 3 года назад +14

      @@xoxxosam omg ye I made a tiny mushroom it's so cute. It took me a while tho bc I had to redo it it a few times until I got the hang of it, also bc I kept losing count of how many stitches I'd done

  • @Marigoldenn
    @Marigoldenn 7 месяцев назад +5

    Thanks mom. You’re a star!

  • @alistu2528
    @alistu2528 Год назад +1

    Your so amazing, because just the thought of hundreds of people learning because you help them so much. Thank you! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @noodle_1578
    @noodle_1578 2 года назад +494

    Never in a million years would I have thought I would finally learn to do this. This video helped so much ty

  • @inayascreations8471
    @inayascreations8471 3 года назад +682

    I remember watching this 5 months ago learning how to chain. Now I have made my onw tutorial on how to crochet!
    edit: i posted this a year ago 😭 im a lot better now lmfao also 666 likes 💀

    • @NeIIIIIV
      @NeIIIIIV 2 года назад +15

      You've made a business and a crochet bucket hat??!? No way

    • @inayascreations8471
      @inayascreations8471 2 года назад +22

      @@NeIIIIIV Woah I wrote this a while ago...YES I do still have my own business and I'm 10 😌

    • @kingsley_okonedo
      @kingsley_okonedo 2 года назад +5

      Same age as me . What's you YT chanel?

    • @milkglassfairy7641
      @milkglassfairy7641 2 года назад +5

      Amazing aw I want to learn so I can make a baby blanket haha

    • @suzannefong546
      @suzannefong546 2 года назад

      i randomly wanted to start learning to crochet and cant really find an answer to a question. does every crochet project start with a chain or are there other ways to start? and congrats on your business!

  • @WhiffleWaffles
    @WhiffleWaffles 8 дней назад

    I found these videos a few years ago and they helped me and I felt confident, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I had went from an absolute beginner confident at making chains and slipnots to the beginning and struggling. I'll give it my all. Thank you for your calm voice and tutorial. Even if I can only end up making a chain, it's great to fidget with!

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  7 дней назад

      Please remember that the more you do the easier it will become so don't give up keep trying - good luck :)

  • @t.t.9081
    @t.t.9081 8 месяцев назад +1

    Finally! A true beginner tutorial. THANK YOU!!

  • @lemoncupcakes6587
    @lemoncupcakes6587 3 года назад +100

    Quarantine got me trying all kinds of new things... One day I was just laying in bed and thought
    *"I wonder how hard it is to crochet..."*
    And here I am...

  • @rinoffixz2980
    @rinoffixz2980 Год назад +68

    I DID A SLIP KNOT ON THE FIRST TRY WAHOOOO THANK YOUUU IM SO EXCITED TO MOVE ON INTO THE TUT
    Edit 1: 42 MINS LATER, I MADE A CHAIN. GUYS I MADE A CHAIN OMG OMG SJDJKEKWQKKSKSKWO

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  Год назад +5

      Well done and remember that crochet is practice and patience so the more you do the easier it will become :)

    • @rinoffixz2980
      @rinoffixz2980 Год назад +2

      @@bellacococrochet thank you!! ❤️:)) I’ve gotten so much better 💗

    • @SSourP
      @SSourP Месяц назад

      how is it so easy for you:(

  • @taniadoyle7013
    @taniadoyle7013 9 месяцев назад +11

    Who else literally just tries gets angry then literally throws it across the room cries and tries again and just gets so angry and literally just starts crying really hard and getting really angry

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  9 месяцев назад +1

      You have to remember that crochet is practice and patience so the more you do the easier it will become, if you find yourself getting frustrated then put your work down and go back to it either later or the next day. Good luck with your crochet journey :)

  • @ArcanineBr
    @ArcanineBr Год назад +11

    Awesome tutorial! I got it within a few minutes, the biggest help was not pulling too tight, I’ll be using your tutorials from now on

  • @NycGemQueen
    @NycGemQueen 4 года назад +202

    I've always wanted to learn how to do crochet and now i have enough time on my hands due to Covid 19 is the perfect time for me to learn . I've subscribed to your channel and will be on here everyday now so Thank You .

  • @katherinehunter9526
    @katherinehunter9526 3 года назад +4

    I just found out that I am going to be a Grandma in late April 2021.
    So I want to start making blankets and clothes for my grandchild. Yeah!.
    We knitted and crocheted back when I was a girl in grade school. We made items, mainly blankets, some girls in the older grades made socks and sweaters, we sent it off to the War effort in Vietnam.
    I did make a few items for my children when they were babies, but that was over 45 years ago now.
    So I needed to brush up on the techniques.
    This internet and RUclips channel is really something,, it's been especially wonderful during this Global pandemic.
    Thankyou so much for sharing your video's here.
    Now on to the next stage.
    ✌❤🧶👍
    😎🇨🇦🐈

  • @danielarmenta4946
    @danielarmenta4946 4 месяца назад +1

    Just started about 10 minutes ago… this is the 2nd video I watched. The way you wrapped the yarn around your pinky and index finger helped me out a lot. Compared to just my index finger. Looking forward to watching more videos. Ready for step 2 lol.

  • @annschroeder3188
    @annschroeder3188 Месяц назад

    Have been a knitter for many years, giving crocheting a go, Bella s a fantastic teacher! Spring 2024

  • @DocBrewskie
    @DocBrewskie 3 года назад +137

    Watching my 10 yr old daughter trying this is priceless. Thank you for this lol.

  • @Rosie-od4kc
    @Rosie-od4kc 4 года назад +2321

    Me: gets past the first step
    Also me: *im a crochet genius*

    • @_d3m0n_26
      @_d3m0n_26 4 года назад +3

      Jammy rodger so true

    • @waterwolf982
      @waterwolf982 4 года назад +10

      When my mom taught me the first time, I loved it and so I crocheted a very long line that at the time, was two times the length then of my height

    • @mindyjh
      @mindyjh 4 года назад

      『』 Reeses_Cat『』 same

    • @allyisalright
      @allyisalright 4 года назад

      mood

    • @mjaneote4053
      @mjaneote4053 4 года назад

      She talks a lot 🤦

  • @Sun_Flower667
    @Sun_Flower667 9 месяцев назад +1

    I loved doing this as a child in Germany. Thank you for the WAY you explain stuff. The repeated words help me remember what I need to do .

  • @nywonderboy
    @nywonderboy 8 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely the best video on crocheting for an absolute beginner like myself. I’ve watched numerous videos this chain knot thing and couldn’t get it and started to lose interest in crocheting until this video. It was so easy to understand the chain knot that made me wonder why I couldn’t get it from other videos. Anyway I’m excited to watch more of her videos and learn more. But first I am going out to shop for yarns.

  • @xSpookyBaex
    @xSpookyBaex 2 месяца назад +2

    This is my second crocheting video I've come to and the comments sections just make me wanna cry and I haven't even started crocheting yet 🥲😅🤣

  • @vxlntnxz
    @vxlntnxz Год назад +65

    I am young and wanted to try crochet and this video helped me sooo much!! From someone that never tried to crochet in her whole life, I struggled a lot with the slip knot and had to restart over 20 times!!

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  Год назад +3

      You have to remember that crochet is practice and patience, the more you try the easier it will get. Good luck :)

    • @natalygarcia-ksor6278
      @natalygarcia-ksor6278 4 месяца назад

      Oh quiet!!! @@bellacococrochet

  • @yvonnemason9137
    @yvonnemason9137 4 года назад +36

    I have tried and failed several times to learn to crochet and am ecstatic that I am now looking at my first line of successful crochet stitches, all thanks to your really clear, step, by step teaching. I even managed to convert them for my being left handed. Looking forward to the next video when I'm a bit more practised. Thanks so much!

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  4 года назад +4

      Your very welcome, I do all the beginner tutorials in left handed as well so if you check me out on youtube and type in bella coco crochet for beginners left handed they will come up in a list. Hope this helps 🙂

  • @janicesanderson3310
    @janicesanderson3310 9 месяцев назад +2

    Oh my goodness your an amazing teacher Iv tried a few times before and I got my first real chain !!! Yay can’t wait to show gramma she’s amazing and English is a barrier n she’s so fast lol

  • @tamikaburt4666
    @tamikaburt4666 5 месяцев назад +4

    The best tutorial I've seen, so thoroughly explained and beginner friendly

  • @namevale8835
    @namevale8835 2 года назад +5

    Thank you SO much for this video! I am a knitter and wanted to learn how to crochet. I bought a learn to crochet kit that comes with video's to learn, well those videos sucked! The instructor was explaining and showing the single crochet( i am from us), but whatever she was showing, my chain was getting all twisted and looked like a tangled MESS! I was getting very frustrated and wanted to give up. Then I found your tutorial...AWESOME you made this fun for me to learn, I picked it up right away. Thank you.

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  2 года назад

      You are very welcome and well done for not giving up :)

  • @crystalmurphy8425
    @crystalmurphy8425 3 года назад +28

    Thank you for explaining so well and slowly! Other instructors move so fast, it's hard to track my eyes with what's happening to the yarn and hook, but you do a nice job of making sure the viewer has plenty of chance to see all of the steps.

  • @suefarrand2906
    @suefarrand2906 5 месяцев назад +1

    I am so thankful that you were here. I was in desperate need of help because I went to my nanas house and she asked “have you done any crochet since we last saw”. I forgot how to and I felt so embarrassed and my mum just said that I lost the needle….
    Tysm I really appreciate it❤❤❤now you have a new subscriber a loyal one too🎉

  • @mhi.h6336
    @mhi.h6336 11 месяцев назад +1

    I watched this video 2 years ago as the intention of making my first ever yarn project. I didn't even know what a stich was, neither what project I would start making. I mainly bought yarn to do some tiktok trendy crafts, but then I came across this video which made me have a second thought. 2 years later now I am able to make stuff I never imagined was possible through crochet and living my best artistic life with crochet being a major hobby amongst others.

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  11 месяцев назад

      I'm so glad that they have been of help to you :)

  • @Roozyj
    @Roozyj 4 года назад +349

    Just to put this out there, because I made a silly mistake and I suppose others might make the same:
    Make sure you make your slip knot the right way round. I did it the wrong way, which made it tighten when I pulled on the short end and it was nearly impossible to get past that first stitch...

    • @saskia9819
      @saskia9819 4 года назад +17

      thanks, this was my exact problem as the slip stitch kept shrinking and making it impossible to even get it over the hook!!

    • @Roozyj
      @Roozyj 4 года назад +7

      @Hannat Balogun I assume you figured it out by now, but you gotta make the loop with the other end of the yarn. I don't know by heart which side, so I keep messing it up but then I can correct myself xD But like, if you make a loop with a short end and a long end (where the rest of the yarn is), you gotta put another loop through it and you can make that loop with either the long side or the short side and one of them is correct xD

    • @Roozyj
      @Roozyj 4 года назад +1

      @Hannat Balogun Did my very vague explaination help? xD

    • @lela5894
      @lela5894 4 года назад +2

      i’m confused i can’t figure out which was it right lol i know you explained but i’m so lost bro

    • @Roozyj
      @Roozyj 4 года назад +1

      @@lela5894 you can also just do the first loop with your fingers and then hook the second onto your crochet needle. It's kind of cheating, but you will be able to go on from there xD

  • @withanimalsinmind
    @withanimalsinmind Год назад +384

    I love how simple and straight forward this is! It isn't overwhelming at all!!

    • @fern9835
      @fern9835 Год назад +15

      truly, most tuts are real struggle for me bc of all the remembering I have to do but combined with the accent and instructions, I'm having a great learning experience

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  Год назад +15

      I'm so glad that it has helped you :)

    • @keira6361
      @keira6361 Год назад +32

      If this isnt sarcastic I’d be concerned

    • @starsbead
      @starsbead Год назад +2

      @@keira6361LMAO literally

    • @ashleysimmons31
      @ashleysimmons31 Год назад +4

      i still can’t do it 😭 idk if my loop is too tight but i can’t make stitches

  • @Katie-uj8xz
    @Katie-uj8xz 4 месяца назад +4

    I started crochet using these Bella Coco videos, kept it up for 6 weeks or so and gave up. Revisited today and found I still remember slip knot, chain and double crochet! It has so inspired me, to see that I can remember. And this time I will keep it up! Don't give up. Thank you for these great videos x

  • @cringejoking_
    @cringejoking_ 9 месяцев назад +8

    You make this look so easy 😭

    • @celialeck5859
      @celialeck5859 7 месяцев назад

      😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😂😢

    • @lisarashica8410
      @lisarashica8410 5 месяцев назад

      Ikr I’m trying 😢

  • @LepordChickrockstar
    @LepordChickrockstar 3 года назад +62

    I'm here preparing for the new year lockdown ☺️

  • @pk.rohilla
    @pk.rohilla 3 года назад +252

    Am I the only 19 y/o boy here ??? 😂
    I find these "feminine" activities /art really attractive 😍💐

    • @ryanbaran9930
      @ryanbaran9930 3 года назад +106

      Nah Fam, I'm here with you. I'm making something for my girlfriend :D

    • @pk.rohilla
      @pk.rohilla 3 года назад +38

      @@ryanbaran9930 Cute ...hope she loves it 💐 All the best !!

    • @sunnydays5308
      @sunnydays5308 3 года назад +76

      Piyush Rohilla crocheting shouldnt have a gender 😌 do what makes you happy ❤️

    • @ozgurkuzu2202
      @ozgurkuzu2202 3 года назад +9

      You re not alone 🤫😂👍

    • @ryanbaran9930
      @ryanbaran9930 3 года назад +71

      Haha no need for me to make this anymore. My girlfriend's been cheating on me with my closest friend. Sick now I have a new hobby

  • @AyoB28
    @AyoB28 7 месяцев назад +1

    This was AMAZING!!! I watched a few RUclipsrs teach how to crotchet and this by far was the easiest. I had to go over it several times and get comfortable with my middle finger and thumb holding the yarn, but I finally got the rhythm of it! This is only day 1, and I can’t wait to watch your other videos!

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  7 месяцев назад

      I'm glad it was helpful and well done for not giving up :)

  • @irmacamp46
    @irmacamp46 9 месяцев назад +1

    I’m restarting again after 50 years. I need to refresh my technique. My late mother has all I need to restart. I’m much better at piano. Thank you for your lessons!

  • @mitchelleflores1770
    @mitchelleflores1770 3 года назад +655

    2:41 The Slip Knot
    3:10 Chain Stitch (Thread and Hand Position)
    4:14 Chain Stitch Start

  • @aaronwu7399
    @aaronwu7399 Год назад +3

    I failed lots of times on other tutorials but finally found one that helped me, we eventually got there 🎉🎉😂😂

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  Год назад

      Well done, I'm so glad that they have been of help to you :)

    • @user-cq4ig4uz4n
      @user-cq4ig4uz4n 4 месяца назад

      ohhh. well i just didn,t have the correct tools

  • @learncbse7
    @learncbse7 Месяц назад +1

    I've successfully tied the slip knot. 🎉 I'll try chain stitch now.. Let's see how it goes.

  • @pxxx950
    @pxxx950 10 месяцев назад +1

    literally screamed, sat here for 30 mins trying to do a chain and this video HELPED SO MUCH THANK YOU! I have never crotched in my life

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  10 месяцев назад

      You are very welcome, remember that crochet is practice and patience so the more you do the easier it will become :)

  • @PrincessYeonHee
    @PrincessYeonHee 2 года назад +44

    Thank you for explaining everything so thoroughly, even the different ways of holding the hook and yarn, this was a game changer compared to other tutorials I've watched 🙏🏻

  • @fuhcough
    @fuhcough 2 года назад +38

    Omg I've nailed this class. Previously, I couldn't even do the slip knot from the step by step diagrams in booklet thingy I got with my crochet hooks. Now I'm cooking on gas. Going to my next class now. 🏃🏻‍♂️💨 See you all at lunch.

  • @fixtheticas
    @fixtheticas 22 дня назад

    I started learning it yesterday and with the help of my mother and sister and this video I learned it very quickly so far I know how to do a knot well I learned it at the first step,I know how to double crochet and triple crochet yayy

    • @fixtheticas
      @fixtheticas 22 дня назад

      Everyone saying that it's so hard in the comments I thought I would be crying too well I was frustrated then my sister told me I was doing it all the way wrong like for the second row I was making circle again and again I was so confused where the hell I was wrong then my sister told me I was putting the yarn in the same hole again and again😂

  • @ShaliBegum616
    @ShaliBegum616 Год назад +1

    My friend told me I'll never be able to crochet, but because of this video I think I can.

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  Год назад

      Remember that crochet is practice and patience so the more you do the easier it will become :)

    • @ShaliBegum616
      @ShaliBegum616 Год назад

      Ok,

  • @hisokamorrow2385
    @hisokamorrow2385 2 года назад +11

    I remember watching this over 2 years ago completely clueless about crochet but since then I’ve improved so much since if I haven’t seen this video I would’ve given up on crochet by now

  • @mitchellscott9381
    @mitchellscott9381 4 года назад +23

    Thanks for explaining from the absolute beginning, I’m doing bag Mats for homeless people and haven’t been able to find an instructional video that didn’t start from the middle, you totally rock chick! Thank you, I appreciate you.

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  4 года назад +2

      You're very welcome 🙂

    • @yjzhou1
      @yjzhou1 4 года назад +3

      Hi, was wondering if u could show us how u made those bag mats. Would be interested in doing the same thing :)

  • @e.p.e
    @e.p.e 9 месяцев назад +1

    I've watched a bunch of different videos for beginners and at some point during them I always stopped being able to get the hook through, so I gave up.
    It happened again during this video, but you explained it at the end and it's the only reason I haven't given up. I just need to practice the tension. I will definitely watch the rest of the beginner videos once I've done this right.

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  9 месяцев назад +2

      Well done for not giving up and remember that crochet is practice and patience so keep trying and it will get easier :)

  • @elvacrochet
    @elvacrochet 18 дней назад

    OMG!!! The amount of times I've had to replay this video.....

  • @ethelfabulousreddevil5952
    @ethelfabulousreddevil5952 2 года назад +48

    I have never crocheted. I started watching your videos & then actually having a go & I'm obsessed! Just made the poppy & I'm really pleased with myself. Your videos are easy to follow & I can't wait to do more. Thank 💕 you

  • @jamuslaudat1716
    @jamuslaudat1716 Год назад +6

    This is literally my New Years resolution, well it’s a big part, lmao i wanna stop drinking and smoking so i wanna learn how to crochet to keep my mind focused on something more productive-ish and help me keep my sobriety🙏🏽💯

    • @teshn1229
      @teshn1229 Год назад +1

      Hope it's going well! It's a great strategy to have something positive to do when cutting out something negative.

    • @zupik1894
      @zupik1894 Год назад +1

      Hey I'm getting sober this year as well! How is it going for you? I'm thinking about buying some yarn and trying this crocheting thing. Would be nice to have something to do at the couch.

    • @jamuslaudat1716
      @jamuslaudat1716 Год назад +1

      @@teshn1229 it was a big help for sure! I’ve been slacking late tbh but I’m tryna get back to it and also start back reading

    • @jamuslaudat1716
      @jamuslaudat1716 Год назад

      @@zupik1894 honestly it was really nice when i was sticking to it, was a good way of keeping my hands busy other than rolling up every minute🙄and kept my eyes focused on something other than the tv🤷🏽‍♀️& i have been slacking recently but I’m getting back to it & you def can too…idk how long you’ve been sober but even if you get the urge (which is normal) just try to stay strong 💪🏽

    • @zupik1894
      @zupik1894 Год назад +1

      @@jamuslaudat1716 i'm sober since January 7. There are ups and downs for sure. The key is to keep being focused on the ups.

  • @treeshapedsnacks4078
    @treeshapedsnacks4078 10 месяцев назад +2

    I got like three whole chains on my second ever try!
    I'll keep attempting!
    Thank you for such an easy to follow tutorial!

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  10 месяцев назад +1

      You are very welcome and well done, remember that crochet is practice and patience so the more you do the easier it will become :)

  • @lisa_crochet
    @lisa_crochet 2 месяца назад +4

    Who else is here in 4/2024 ?
    The amount of times I've had to replay this video....

    • @juliewillard1367
      @juliewillard1367 Месяц назад

      I feel your pain. I am a knitter and find this so fiddly but want to persevere 😂😂

  • @sandralin3t
    @sandralin3t Год назад +16

    i’ve seen so many video and this one was the only one that i actually learned thank you !!

  • @stinkthedog1396
    @stinkthedog1396 3 года назад +22

    Thank you!! I have had a crochet kit scene last Easter 😅
    Me and my dad couldn’t get the first stitch so we gave up, and kind of forgot about it
    But with a video it’s WAY easier. I’m planing on getting new yarn so I can make more things!

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  3 года назад +2

      You are very welcome and good luck, remember that crochet is practice and patience :)

  • @-_Violet_-
    @-_Violet_- 2 месяца назад +1

    I know this video is like “old” but I would like to say TYSM FOR THIS OMG I HAVE SEEN SO MANU VIDS BUT NONE HAVE HELPED !!!❤

  • @blehbleh2326
    @blehbleh2326 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for your videos! You were the first person I found and I went from not knowing a single thing about crochet to having my own business! Keep up your amazing tutorials! :)

  • @dolle837
    @dolle837 3 года назад +3

    Me on the couch my moms sees me watching this over and over again

  • @classiccheesecake3348
    @classiccheesecake3348 Год назад +102

    WHEN I SAW YOU DO THE FIRST CHAIN I ATTEMPTED AND DID IT!! THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH!! ❤️

  • @christophercollins2169
    @christophercollins2169 Год назад +2

    A while ago I wanted to learn crochet, i tried and tried but could not get it. I took a break. And now today I made my first chain! I am still having to go very slow, but every chain makes it easier. Some chains dont work out but thats alright because its way better than before when I first wanted to crochet. It takes practice but if you just believe in yourself, you will learn.

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  Год назад

      Yes crochet is practice and patience so the more you do the easier it will become :)

  • @Zuri_the_elfWCUE
    @Zuri_the_elfWCUE Год назад +1

    Im learning to crotchet and i think this video helped me more than any other tutorials I've seen

  • @brentmichael1975
    @brentmichael1975 2 года назад +67

    Thank you for this beginners video. You just made my daughters day. And mine too. It’s so nice to see her loving something other than video games.

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  2 года назад +2

      You are very welcome :)

    • @urgirl_maci
      @urgirl_maci Год назад

      You have the same name as my dad n I'm obsessed w video games 😳

    • @urgirl_maci
      @urgirl_maci Год назад

      Oh wait it says brent micheal nvm

  • @katleigh5434
    @katleigh5434 Год назад +8

    She makes it look so easy!

  • @LoomiLani
    @LoomiLani 6 месяцев назад +1

    LITERALLY I WAS STRUGGLING WITH MAKING ANIMALS, THANK YOU SM!!!

  • @massmanute
    @massmanute 5 месяцев назад

    When I a little boy my grandmother showed me how to crochet a simple stitch because I was curious about it. She told me that sometimes men crochet. However, I never took up the hobby. Now I am an old man, and I might want to give it a try, just for the fun of it and because it is something new and interesting to learn.

    • @bellacococrochet
      @bellacococrochet  5 месяцев назад

      Just go for it and remember that crochet is practice and patience so the more you do the easier it will become :)