How to Crochet for Absolute Beginners - Slip Knot, Chain, Single Crochet, Turning, Tying Off

[@darlene.michaud]

Hello peanut gallery! Here is my very first crochet video! I'm starting with the basics but I think I'll be moving quickly through this series because I know many of you already know the basics. We'll be making actual crocheted blocks soon along with some corcheted projects! I can't wait! I hope you enjoy. --- Visit me on Patreon where I'm UNcensored!!! www.patreon.com/darlenemichaud --- Join my Peanut Gallery facebook group! facebook.com/groups/514101078926416/

[@jenihansen7201]

Darlene, after all these years , you are still the best teacher I have ever seen on You Tube. Thank you so much.

[@JanisValenzuela-g6j]

The best directions

[@carrievaught9972]

Your tutorials are the best! I have been trying to relearn crochet after an illness that messed with my memory. I have watched lots of videos, and your are so detailed and easy to follow. Thank you for helping me believe that I can do it!

[@missihansen5541]

So excited to see this video! My Grandma and Great Grandma both tried to teach me to crochet and I never got past making a chain... Before they got aggravated with my ineptitude. I have been regretting not learning now. You make me feel like " I can do it! " yea! Excited to start practicing.

[@NanCanRead]

I’ve been crocheting for years, but had to watch your first crochet video. Will probably watch further ones as well. Well done. I think beginners will catch on quickly as your explanations are very clear.

[@soniatonks]

Oh thank you so much Darlene. I’ve really enjoyed this & so excited to begin this series, You are a good clear spoken no faffing tutor, it has been one of my regrets, I was raised by grandparents and my Nan bless her always wanted to teach me crochet, I learned a wee bit of basic knitting from her but I was a young teenager then young adult with baby...it was always, “I will learn another time Nan”.....that other time never came, so I really appreciate your time in teaching this Darlene. x

[@Trayne1837]

Thank you for starting out slow like this...I tried learning to crochet in the 9th grade home economics. Need this to refresh my brain

[@pinkmarshmallow352]

Fascinating! Cuppa gone cold! I was so engrossed. Can't wait for the series!

[@barbarajobling5665]

A very clear and easy project, I even think I could do it! Thank you Darlene as usual you have been inspiring. Barbie from England

[@joannecraver5050]

You are very good at explaining what you are doing. Thank you

[@universalgardener333]

You're a really good teacher! Thanks!

[@thelittleknitter4411]

I could not hold my wool no matter what, until I thought how do I hold it for knitting and so I do the same and now I can crochet. Thank you for this crochet video, I like to see crochet videos and can not seem to put my hook down now any spare time I have I try to make something, will be watching all your crochet videos and hope to learn as I go...Kimx☺

[@janeallen7485]

I'm just getting back into sewing and crochet and find your videos a great encouragement to just chill and experiment. I rest my hook on my index finger like you do so we must both be odd. Hope you are feeling better.

[@WillowbyWotzit]

My goodness, what can't you do!! 😊 I think even dumb dumb me after many, many years of trying could do this. Thankyou! My QUAG is coming along well after watching your tutorial. There's hope for the old dog yet 😂 🤞

[@sclaire7969]

Looovvee your tutorials you explian everything so well....i dont know how to do this but you make it look easy....i have been thinking about doing this....now i am thank you.....cant wait for series.....

[@WhateverHunterLiz]

You have me excited to get back into crocheting!

[@elainesmith8476]

Looking forward to this series.

[@sueross3916]

You really do that well. I tried to show my daughter and wow what a mess! Think I will show her your video. I just do and don't explain.

[@111shoge]

Thank you thank you thankyou, I love your method of teaching us beginners or teach in general

[@melindameehan8435]

Great explanations! Looking forward to this series..I've been wanting to learn how!

[@mattyrobert87]

I swore I wouldn’t get into crochet... but I think you convinced me!

[@barbaraagostino5731]

I enjoy your videos so much..thanks..Barbara in Montreal

[@mem2bam]

Love it. Can't wait for more. So excite😁

[@connie8356]

That’s my favorite hook in my whole stash, Susan Bates 9/I. I’m partial to that brand because the end is pointier than Boye. My late sis was opposite and loved Boye.

[@shawna3308]

YAY this was awesome to wake up to

[@jenihansen7201]

LOVE IT !!! Thank you so very much.

[@TALORLESLIE]

Oh Thank you Darlene I use to Crochet and really didn't know but single chain and haven't cone it in decades lol lol. This is got me very excided woohoo (Y) :D

[@TickittybooLoo]

Your tutorial videos are very good, makes it look do - able,even for me., I might just pick up some crochet tool age? you were dying to know that, right!? 😁

[@marysaw3920]

Really a good video. Great Job

[@pamelatheado6484]

Very nice and enjoyable

[@cwfan2]

You hold the yarn slightly different than I do, but not much. Excellent video.

[@darlene.michaud]

After watching a few I see that I'm holding it way different than most. It never dawned on me to ever watch a crochet video until now. And I feel like a yarn holding freak! lol

[@cwfan2]

I can't figure out how people who hold the hook in the palm of their hand actually crochet. My mom taught me to hold the hook the same way you do. She said your wrist has to be able to move freely. On my left hand my mom always said the little finger is the feed and the forefinger was the tension. So my little finger is moving constantly feeding the yarn while my forefinger is held back to create tension. My mom crocheted since she was a kindergartner. I never saw her put it down and never pick it up again until 2 days before she died.

[@cwfan2]

I learned from the best. At least in my opinion.

[@TracynTaane]

Hi Darlene💜

[@jenihansen7201]

What type of yarn do you recommend for beginners? What size hook do you recommend also? thank you again

[@darlene.michaud]

Buy any yarn. Use any size hook. It has nothing to do with being a beginner. It's all about what you feel like using. Experiment!

[@jenniferlewis5133]

Darlene, when doing double crochet, do i add 2 chains at the end of a row b4 turning, where it's one chain on single crochet? very clear instructions on this video, when r u making the next crochet lesson? x

[@darlene.michaud]

I recorded double crochet late last night and will be uploading that later. I chain 2 for double crochet before turning. Some do chain 3. Many different ways to do this stuff. Video is coming soon!

[@janiceburns1361]

What size needle are you using. Thank you for doing this.

[@darlene.michaud]

It was a size 9 hook. It's actually smaller than I like for 4 ply yarn.

[@jenihansen7201]

Thanks!

[@darlene.michaud]

Thank YOU so much!

[@crochetlove]

Hi Darlene i noticed that ur videos r creative commons i love ur tutorials n would like to ask permesion to share them on my youtube channel , i used some creative commons before but then the owners decided to u knw make claims on copyrights so i am lookin forward for ur responce

[@darlene.michaud]

No sure what you mean. You are not allowed to copy someone else's video and upload the content as your own. But you are certainly allowed to share the link to someone's video.

[@crochetlove]

i wont post it as my own i will let everyone know its urs but its ok if u dont want maybe you should change ur videos from creative common because that means that anyone can use ur content thats what youtube editors say thnx anyway

[@chandraisley8389]

No matter how much i crochet i cannot keep the tension on my rows the same. I usually have a tight chain and every row after it's loose. I don't get it. Lol

[@darlene.michaud]

Most have a tight chain then loose after. You can use a bigger hook, one size up, for your chain then move down to the size you want for your rows. As for keeping the tension the same on rows, it's not a sin if they are not the same tension. Just go with it! You've got this!

[@chandraisley8389]

@@darlene.michaud thank you!!

[@joenamorado6372]

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