Getting Started: What Level are You?

[@priyafromindia]

I am a Absolute Easy Level Beginner ❤🎉

[@jennyharvell3817]

I have been crocheting for almost 50 years. Learned sitting at my mom’s feet. She was right handed and I am left handed. Watching her from that angle taught me the left handed way. From your explanation, I fall between Intermediate and Advanced. I still struggle with some patterns. Let’s face it, some are poorly written and some I come across have errors. I can change yarn anywhere within a pattern, but I have serious ADHD and find it annoying! I have made all kinds of things except adult sweaters, so after I finish my last project for my first grandchild (who is due in 2.5 months), I am going to make my first sweater. With the exception of some scarves, I have never made myself anything. So glad I found your channel!

[@lessons9745]

Thanks! I have been crocheting for about 7 months. According to your chart, I' m an advanced beginner.. As soon as I learn charts, I will be at easy level.. Lol.

[@melissatamer9193]

Im an intermediate level. I love crocheting and try to challenge myself but life sometimes gets in the way. I just finished an afghan for my Dad. I love crocheting afghans.

[@sparkle4051]

It has been over 30 years of learning and creating with this beautiful craft for the second time. I crocheted and knitted when I was in HS. Too busy at that time to take it seriously. Picked crocheting backup after I quit smoking in my early 30's. It was time to learn how to make doilies, my passion. After that I started making baby afghans and so on. I consider myself between an intermediate and an advanced crocheter. Making clothes has never interested me, so I am not well-versed in that area. In the future, I want to learn how to crochet working with more colors than I currently use in a pattern to upgrade my colorwork skills. Crocheting is a great passion of mine and has made me very happy to see what I can create. It amazes me. Plus, I love to give away many of the afghans and dishcloths I make to various people and organizations where items are needed. It makes me very happy to crochet for others as well. I hope to hand down many crocheted items to my children, their children, someday their children, and so on. This is a very satisfying thought for me. Happy Crocheting to everyone, no matter how many years you have been crocheting or what level you are; find your happy, calming space and crochet away!!!!

[@WhimsicalCrochet]

I learned to crochet as a young child but stopped for a while, now I have been crocheting for about 2 years and just found out that I am an advanced crocheter! Yay! That feels great. I do prefer intermediate projects because I love a good mindless project, however I also love free handing pieces and creating new patterns with intricate designs! Thank you for this video, it made me feel so confident and proud of how far I’ve come in such a short time.

[@susanscott8653]

I have been crocheting since the early '80s.I think I am in the advanced level. I can usually tell when there's a mistake in a pattern and correct for it, though I can still make mistakes myself. I am always finding new things to learn when I crochet

[@HellesBellz]

HI Tiffany. I started crocheting during the Pandemic when we were locked down. (I did crochet as a child but didn't remember anything except for making a chain). I watched alot of videos, and also took some zoom classes. I think i'm somewhere between an easy and intermediate crocheter. I just love to crochet and 'make memories" for myself and others. Thanks for the info!

[@leslief.3137]

"Don't just crochet, create a memory" I love your saying! So true! I like the lady below started crocheting with the start of covid. I had all this time on my hands so I learned with you and some others and I love it! I have got myself a supply of yarn (that I cannot quit adding to) and off I go. While I am working on a project I am thinking of other projects that I want to do. I will never live long enough to do all that I want!!! Thank you for your channel. I enjoy your channel and look forward to seeing you. Hugs

[@lorettahall9930]

Have enjoyed using your videos. I'm an advance beginner who will probably never make easy level as I just can't read those patterns! No matter. I enjoy learning from videos. Thank you for all the videos you've put out there for us.

[@baflake1]

I am intermediate. I am not familiar with double treble crochet and I am unsure of reading diagrams but those are the only 2 things that I need to complete those levels. I love your channel and how you take your time explaining things. Thank you for this video, I look forward to more from you!

[@BegayveCreation]

I’m somewhere between beginner and immediate crocheting person. But I just crochet for relaxation and because I love yarn so much! I learned crocheting with with double crochet stitch and now that’s my favorite stitch. I’ve always looking for pattern that has a lot to do with double crochet stitch. Easy to something advance.

[@darlashannon1202]

Wow, I never thought of myself as advanced level.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

How Exciting!!!!!! I love this Darla.

[@lenaparnell2417]

This was very informative. Thank you. I now know that I’m an intermediate crocheter.

[@tiahill832]

Thanks for sharing this!! I would say that I am an intermediate/advanced crocheter. Have a great week!! 😊❤️

[@judyburns3377]

Thank you for this video...I been crocheting for one year and five months... it's fun to learn new stitches and trying to read patterns I'll get there....😊

[@scrapper4563]

Well,...I've only been crocheting for just over a year now (self taught and many thanks to Tiffany here!)...I would say I'm an "easy" level with a pinky toe into the "intermediate" level--I've done projects with bobbles/shells/fpdc/bpdc in combinations, but that's about it. I can read a written pattern (easy ones) but learning the diagram is taking a little bit longer. I have go back to the legend to remember the symbol of hdc, dc, etc. One day I would love to learn how to make my own patterns, do more advanced projects.

[@leesakrall6592]

I've been crocheting over 45 years! I think I'm somewhere between intermediate/ advanced. Right now I'm learning the mosaic patterns and overlay. I just started crocheting these almost a year ago. Thanks for the information.

[@amyjomedaris7613]

Wow! Learned that I am an intermediate crocheter! I didn't think I was that far along but awesome, thanks for the info!!💜🌻

[@lindacobb5148]

I haven’t crochet anything in over 25 years. I am just starting back, so I consider myself as a beginner again. Arthritis is getting in my way though. Lol. I will keep doing this until I get back to actually making a nice lap blanket.

[@heatherbernard2600]

Definitely an intermediate/advanced. I need to work on shaping

[@krystalwithak2889]

I actually take things from , absolute beginner, advanced beginner and easy.

[@Value1lady]

I am between advance beginner level and easy as well. Thanks for explanation and chart!

[@dmtnw4480]

I usually stay with shawls, scarves, blankets, ponchos, hats etc no tops no amigurumi no bags, usually do not use "holes"; like using simple rows when crocheting

[@preciousbeautyj1043]

Great information. I’ve done all these things except garments (tops, dresses, sweaters etc) I’m hoping to try a granny square tank for my niece for the summer. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@sandracarter9222]

I am at the Intermediate level. I started learning to make a simple chain at about 10 and have crocheted off and on for many years. I have gotten more serious about it in the past 5 years. I am retired now and have more time to spend doing it. I love it!

[@jodyheller9577]

Hello from Keller TX

[@livinginthenow]

I learned the very basics as a teenager, and then didn't pick up a crochet hook for the next thirty years. For the last 3+ years I've been doing A LOT of crocheting and watching A LOT of KZbin tutorials. I'd say I'm firmly in the intermediate camp. Will I stop here? Who knows. All I know is that I'm having fun. 🥰🥰🥰

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That’s all that matters Living Inthenow! As long as you are having fun and loving what you are doing keep going. 😊❤️🧶

[@Crochetedbymichi]

Very helpful video Tiffany. I’m definitely comfortable hanging out in the intermediate group 😊🥰 sometimes I come across a pattern that baffles me but then sometimes they are not written very well either 😂Thank you for the work you put in to make this video!! ❤

[@dorislebronhernandez8877]

Dearest Tiffany, just want to thank you , now more than ever for everything you do to help so many of us to really value the greatness of crocheting ♥️I am the lady from South America that learned your basic baby blanket and so far I have made over 15 that donate to the children’s hospital here. Thank you so so much…ah, I am waiting for your video of the popsicles blanket😲

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Thank you so much Doris for you kind words and your kind heart! I appreciate you lifting me up. (Shhhhh don’t say anything but the Popsicle Baby Blanket is next weeks tutorial 🤫) 😄

[@nuriecarelse4531]

I have been crocheting for 8 months now..self taught by watching tutorials ..i like to challenge myself with all sorts of patterns, at the moment i am not sure what level i am ..i will probably know niw after i have watched this tutorial..thank you

[@Ebostic711]

Thank you so much for such an informatal video!

[@lalagamma4452]

Thank you for giving us this information and creating your beautiful digital on it. I've been crocheting for 50 plus years I learned sitting at my grandma's knee just like I learned to sew. I've had a few many strokes which caused me to lose a little bit but I've relearned a lot of it thanks to you and other people on KZbin. I appreciate all your help!!❤️🐞🧶💞

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I’m so glad that my videos and other crochet channels have helped you to carry on your gift of crochet and the loving connection it has with your grandma. Thank you for letting me be a part of that. 😊❤️🧶

[@debbiebridges8807]

I’m a beginner at the moment I’m working on single crochet and doing blankets and learning to make a hat and dishcloth but I would love ❤️ to learn it all.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That is awesome! It sounds like you're really off to a great start! I'm so excited for you!

[@marthabarr4986]

Thanks for your definition of crocheting levels. I would say I am Intermediate Level. Been crocheting for over 45 years. Made tons of different blankets, now working on shawls and have been tenetative on doing clothing such as sweaters and such. I love your channel and I crochet year round.

[@queenmedusa1977]

This is really interesting. I'm an advanced beginner/ easy pattern person. Bought a pattern that's classified as advanced beginner but on your scale it's actually intermediate. I'm comfortable with shells but some of the other parts.... mind blown! Hoping to work up to it but feel a long way away from it at the moment. The pattern is complex and every row is a different stitch type and colour. I'm putting the pattern in the intermediate section now!

[@eevesjunkyard]

I would definitely say I’m definitely an intermediate crocheter and am making my way to advanced, but because of my adhd reading patterns can be so hard for me. Basic patterns are okay, but sometimes the slightly more complex patterns take me several hours to figure out one row and by that point I’m so flustered I want to set my work on fire. The more parenthesis I see in a pattern the more stressed I get lol. I’m pretty comfortable where I’m at and learn so much easier with a visual aid than with abbreviations stretched across a page. I do love to try new stitches out and incorporate them into things I’m making though! KZbin has definitely helped me advance my skills the past few years compared to getting upset at myself for not understanding patterns.

[@beththoreson9216]

Excellent explanation of the levels. I like how you broke it down.

[@rhondaholloway2121]

Thanks so much for sharing this info. I have crocheted since I was about 7 or 8 yrs old. Have often wondered what level I am at. This has shed a lot of light. I have learned lots thanks to my crochet utube friends.

[@sylviejones6082]

Omg after listening to your video I am a absolute beginner…I am finishing this week your white truffle blanket….so I am right now completely baffled!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That’s because you have the knack for crochet. You’ll accelerate fast. 😉❤️🧶

[@amyralls6218]

I have considered myself a beginner intermediate! Just to throw a wrench into the whole deal! I'm self taught, and have been doing crochet on and off for 30 years! Once I found diagrams, things became easier for me! Reading an advanced pattern makes me insane! Even some intermediate patterns just make me crazy trying to figure it out! More often I crochet by the seat of my pants....I've made doggy sweaters by measuring the animal and working with those measurements. When I find a pattern that I just can't seem to follow, usually I will attempt to make a diagram of the pattern, and see if I can work it out that way! Other than doggy sweaters, I have yet to make a wearable (outside of hats, leg warmers, that sort of thing)! I've watched a lot of KZbin videos lately, and many of the wearables I've seen look very easy to make! I've probably learned more the last few months watching others crochet on KZbin than I had learned in the previous 30 years!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That's Awesome Amy! Sounds like you have that intuition thing naturally! The pattern part is hard because you can do everything without however if you were ever to want to write your own patterns or make something that you are not quite sure how to figure out on your own then being able to read a pattern would be important. But if you're good doing your own thing the most important thing is to just have fun! 😊🧶🧡

[@elaineyakatan2310]

Thanks Tiffany

[@terrillcampbell673]

I consider myself an intermediate crocheter. I can read patterns diagrams I have problems with

[@terrylund5073]

Terry Lund Thank you I have a little bit of each I’m going to expand my crochet. I get bored easily now I understand why I have so many projects I have not finished. Thanks for creating this chart Have a great week

[@kaydomalik4840]

This was a lot of help and I can firmly know that I am an intermediate crochet and I guess I'm kind of happy to be there I pick up some advanced things to do but I'm not all the way there so thanks again for the information you have a wonderful week and a beautiful day. Kay Domalik

[@jeangough5223]

I started crocheting in the first lockdown.. I’m definitely hooked I’ve always got something on my hook .. I’m always adding to my too do list .. after listening to your tutorial I’d say I’m at the intermediate level I be would like to get to the advanced..

[@jeangough5223]

Oops I meant to say thank you .. I do love your work .. jean x

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

You'll totally get there Jean! It's really just exposing yourself to all different kinds of crochet projects and being able to connect dots to what you want to do and what you have already done before. Excited for you to have this goal of getting to the advanced level. 😊🧶🧡

[@nancyhildreth8582]

Thank you. I fall in between intermediate and advanced. I can handle intermediate and love to try the more advanced pattern. If you don't try, you don't know what you are capable of doing.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Oh I love that! You really don't know what you are capable of unless you give it a try. Often times we surprise ourselves. 😊🧶🧡

[@cassandrahceaser6392]

Thank you for all this information. I can confidently say I am an advanced crocheter. I of course am still learning new things every time I pick up a needle and yarn. Again thank you!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That's Awesome Cassandrah!! How exciting. 😊🧡🧶

[@samanthastewart7133]

Hey Tiffany Hansen thanks you so much for sharing this information with me and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting ❤

[@fayeanderson5893]

Yes I would like the written of the different levels please.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Faye! I have it on my website CrochetwithTiffany.com under resources. 😊🧶❤️

[@donnariahi2975]

Hi Tiffany. Thanks for your explanation. My very first project was a single stitch, Chevron stitch in 3 colors, 5 rows Orange, 2 rows White, 5 rows Black, for an afghan for my ex to use as a throw for the couch. I tend to stay in Easy, but am game to try just about anything.

[@rubylambert2686]

Thank you so much

[@susanlumbert8428]

I would say I'm in between an easy and intermediate.

[@donnakosik7379]

Hey Tiffany, Shaping is something I have done on making tote bags but right now I'm attempting my 1st summer top and I will have to indent and shape the arm pits and again around the neck to shape it to a Vee. Agh, not saying I will be able to finish it completely but I'm at least trying. Thankfully their is a video also to go along with a pattern. I'm forcing myself to read the pattern but I need to peek at the video to see if I'm right. 😁😅🤣😂 Thank you so much for this helpful video. 💯

[@liap1293]

Thank you for explaining the various levels & the skills in each. It was quite illuminating.

[@mariamorley8812]

Thank you Tiffany, your research on what level, I am in. I think I'm in ...🥁roll... Intermediate crochet ..ty for the explanation Tiffany 🧶 honestly I thought I was a easy level crochet.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That's AWESOME Maria!! So excited for you! As long as you're having fun that's all that matters. 😊🧡🧶

[@rosebenton1126]

I have been teaching some kids how to crochet and they asked what level I am. Based on you scale I am a good solid intermediate crocheter I have some advanced patterns.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Ah, just because you fall into a category doesn't mean you can't give something a try. Just know that if you find yourself having some trouble it's just because you needs some more practice in certain areas. 😊❤️🧶

[@racinewithlotsoftips2518]

thank you for sharing

[@latabenson7586]

Thank you so so much for the important information I’m learn how to crochet I’m just in the first 2 levels but I’m determined to get it

[@chestaagrawal8302]

Hi Tiffany, thank you so much for making this video. I know now that I am in between advance beginner and easy level. Am definitely gonna take printout of this level chart 😃. Looking forward for more videos from you ❤

[@sandrao]

Thank you so much for such a interesting video I just found out I'm an easy nearly intermediate level of crochet would have considered myself a beginner so this is fantastic thank you so much

[@karenallen8424]

Thanks for this knowledge with how I am doing, what gets me is I will do so much for a long while and start feeling more confident in myself and then something that should be easy enough for me comes along and I just can’t do it, for example the BOD CAL I have done all the squares without issue including carrying the yarn so not to have so many ends and then the Abby square I just can’t get the puff stitches to work with my other DC in the square it gets all wonky and out of shape! I then keep trying over and over and after 6 tries I am about to give up and just make it different but it bothers me because it looks like everyone else got it you know what I mean. So then I lose some confidence in myself and usually go back to easier projects again.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I totally get what you mean Karen! That has happened to me too when I was trying to follow a pattern but for some reason it just was not turning out. In those cases I would say one project or even 5 projects going wonky and not being able to get it right doesn’t mean you aren’t qualified to be in a certain crochet level. If you’ve got an idea how to do the things in that level then I think you’re fine. You’ve got this! If that granny square doesn’t work for you, just do something else. 😊🧶❤️

[@ninajowkar3871]

I would rate myself intermediate to advanced crocheter. Not that I do lots of shaped projects or amigurumis. They are not my cup of tea. But I’ve crocheted a shawl with lots of texture by only reading the diagram. Sometimes they are easier to understand than written patterns. However I don’t believe you necessarily have to make all sorts types of project to become that level. There are lace work, filet crochet, colorwork such as mosaic and interlocking crochet. As well as, tunisian crochet that really can upgrade your skills.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That is very true. I suppose you are correct. You do not need to have mastered all of the things on the list to technically be that level. But if the pattern calls for that skill level and one of those things are on it that you may not know how to do I would hope the person wouldn't get discouraged at struggling with it. 😊❤️🧶

[@carolinefortheloveofcrochet]

what a great video!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Thank you so much Caroline! 😊🧶❤️

[@LadyBama]

I’m an Advanced! 😳 Wow!! I can do really difficult patterns, but I enjoy more intermediate patterns. I’m making an alpine stitch baby sweater, and correcting it’s pattern for the way that I crochet. Thank for the information.💚

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That's AWESOME Deana! I love that you were able to figure that out. Wow, correcting patterns to fit your own style and make it work is exactly what it means to be in that Advanced category. Look at you!! 😊🧶🧡

[@missybrigner9958]

I can read some patterns, some I can't. Some are really confusing in the wording I guess. But I can also do a bobble, fan, puff etc. But some patterns I have trouble with. So idk where that puts me. 😆

[@eevesjunkyard]

Same here. I personally say intermediate because I can still do all the things, but some patterns make me want to set my work on fire with how frustratingly they are coded. I would definitely say the same for you, just because some patterns are hard to read doesn’t mean you aren’t intermediate, your brain just learns differently. 😊

[@missybrigner9958]

@@eevesjunkyard Thank you. I was kinda feeling hard on myself

[@lifeinjaneyscrochetworld8756]

Thanks for doing research on all the info for everyone, I'm almost done crocheting circle square granny squares for the blanket, I need 140 squares, I rather have a written pattern before totorial,have a nice night

[@deannaneedlenhookburrow5421]

I've been crocheting since I was 5, now 50. I've never known what level I was ever at, but jumped into a pattern if I l Iiked the project. Thank you for giving a well informed idea of each level.

[@LoriParsons]

I’m totally an absolute beginner..I’m hoping I can change that tho😊

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

You totally will Lori! 😊❤️🧶

[@cynthiaventura360]

Hello 👋 my sweet Tiffany ! Thank you so much my awesome 👏 friend for this video! I always question what level I can consider myself in crochet, I have a year and a half maybe a bit more 🤔 I think 🤔 I’m more of an advanced beginner but I have done patterns that are considered intermediate so I’m not sure!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

It’s probably because you have the natural knack for crochet and are right on the cusp of leveling up. 😉❤️🧶

[@cynthiaventura360]

@@CrochetWithTiffany thank you so much my sweet Tiffany! I hope that is the case! I believe and trust what you say which makes me more confident and in turn helps me get out of my own head from second guessing and doubting myself 😂! Thank you for all that you sweet heart you really are such and amazing teacher and inspiration to us all no matter what level! I can’t wait to be able to create my own patterns! Thank you always for all your hard work! 🙏🥰🥰😘🥰😘

[@tiffanykasadara475]

Yep. You are not wrong. I am between seasoned beginner and intermediate. Not sure if I want to make it to the advanced level... but that would be a missed opportunity. Hmmm, guess it all depends on the pattern. Thank you for sharing with us. This was very informative. **Edit: what level would Free-form Crochet be?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hmm, depends on what stitches you like to play with in your free form. Are you working those basic stitches having fun combining those in projects or do you like the intermediate stitches? And when you free form are you taking into consideration all that is needed for those stitches? You could be flirting with an Advanced level intuition. 😊❤️🧶

[@kelliehart4798]

I meant intermediate crocheter

[@michellemunn7959]

I thinking I am somewhere in the easy to intermediate level.

[@stephaniecanales1148]

I'm a bit confused now. I know a little of each category except for beginner, I know all of those plus. So I consider myself intermediate

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Stephanie! I totally get where you are coming from! That is one reason I find so much value in identifying what is required or included in each level of crochet. It helps us to know what we do and do not have experience with and what we can play with. 😊🧶🧡

[@stephaniecanales1148]

@@CrochetWithTiffany one thing I have not seen and no ticktoker has done is show how to figure out the multiples for different stitches. That would be a great video.

[@happycrochetcorner866]

Would it be considered advanced level if someone can see a photo of a crochet project and then create that project (or something close to it) without a pattern?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I would think so. It takes a lot of experience with projects to know what the stitches look like and breaking down how everything would be constructed. That’s the intuition part I was talking about. 😊❤️🧶

[@deeasmith5431]

Not all patterns are written well. Especially changing from Polish language to English language. I have to write notes many times to remember how I got to understand a pattern. Others times I just read the patterns with no problem!

[@delilahgillis5287]

STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT LEVEL I AM ,EACH LEVEL I KNOW SOME STUFF. DO BETTER WITH TUTORIALS, I STILL CAN'T READ A PATTERN. I WATCH TUTORIAL & WRITE DOWN MY DIECTIONS, I'M 75 TAUGHT MYSELF THUR KZbin AT 72. I HATE GRANNY SQ. & CHEVON

[@tarafurnice6097]

Hello Tiffany, I think I'm in between advanced beginner + Easy levels. My problem is, that I find a great pattern but I can't visualise how to do complicated stitches in Old patterns from my nan. So many patterns are written in different ways. I'm left-handed + Wish there was more visual types of stitches, with all the names that the stitches are known by (if you know what I mean lol). I would love to know how to design my own garments (for plus size). I'm loving your channel, Much appreciation from the uk xx😀

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I totally get what you mean Tara! I am about to start releasing regular stitch tutorials and will add all the names the stitch is referred to as if I can. That's a great tip. 😊🧡🧶

[@ardithearnhardt2782]

Thank you for the information…I’m easy pattern. 🧶♥️ I think!!!

[@sandrajohn5415]

Thanks for sharing