How to Single Crochet for BEGINNERS (sc) | Crochet LESSON 4

[@ElysianLys]

Thank you for continually emphasizing that the goal is not perfection, but learning and improving with time. I've been struggling a lot with doubt and frustration since my stitches don't look the way they're "supposed to" according to the tutorials I've been following, and I unravel my work the second I make a mistake. I'm trying to let go of that and resist the impulse even though it's hard. Failure is proof that you're learning a new skill, and you can't improve without moving past mistakes.

[@ponethone]

I started learning Crochet about a week ago. There were no problem with foundation chains. But single crochet was such a pain for me because one stich was always missing and I couldn't find out what I did wrong. I searched for a lot of tutorial videos but no luck. But yes, this video just helped me a lot and I'm now able to find out the problem especially because of the thing you said at 7:20. So thank you so so much. 😭🫶🏻

[@melaniewilkes8276]

I have been trying to learn how to crochet for YEARS and never got the hang of it. I'm a knitter so I would just give up and go back to my knitting. Thanks to your video I now have a beautiful granny square! Thank you so much!

[@cheshiremercury7061]

I’m teaching my 7 year old granddaughter & these are helping sooo much. Blessings 💜

[@SigoniMacaroni]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad

[@preitydaang8238]

aww so cute

[@kiarahurson9901]

​@SigoniMacaroni It keeps curling how do i fix that?

[@pawsitivelyplayfulpetservi9531]

Your class, e-book, and videos are phenomenal! I was overwhelmed and spinning my wheels until I found you. Now I feel that I have a direction and that I can do this! Thank you!

[@michelleholden2888]

I’ve just started to learn with you and after a few days of getting extremely frustrated trying to hold my yarn, I have now finally found my way so am starting over! I struggle a bit with my coordination so I’m super happy I’ve finally found a way to hold it so I can continue!! And I’m also using a larger hook than I should just for the minute so I can see some progress and today it’s really helped 😅. Onwards and forwards, practice, practice and more practice 😊

[@THESHOMROM]

Yet! Congratulations. I am also trying and don’t plan on giving up.

[@ElysianLys]

I finally managed it! I'm a very timid crochelette who spent several days in the safe little bubble of my ever-increasing chain lengths, and any attempts at my first actual crochet stitch were quickly abandoned before I even got my foundation chain finished. I was frustrated and clumsy the whole way through, but once I began to find my rhythm, the process of going row by row started to feel soothing and... dare I say fun? I'm still nowhere near the level of being able to do it mindlessly or with any grace (still struggling to work through those two loops even now!), but I want to keep tinkering until I'm confident before moving on. I've made my peace with going a little slower than the 14 days recommended, but any progress is good progress! Thank you for being so thorough and explaining everything with patience and compassion. I really enjoy your teaching style and I'll be recommending this series as a great way to get started.

[@murcam49er]

I have been crocheting for about 52 years, but I think that you can always learn something new. As such, I signed up and have been viewing your videos. And with this video, it hit me that I am always starting my first row on the starting chain by picking up TWO loops of the chain, not just ONE, as you do! Boiyoiyoing! That makes sense to me now. I always was thinking your starting row would be more sturdy with two, but it can also affect the finished project, like a blanket, when you do your border! Thanks for turning on my light bulb!!

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Actually there are 3 different ways you can work into the chain and it all depends on personal preference, so you weren’t doing it wrong 😊 I talk all about the differences here if you want to watch! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2GXl6eXm7-gpZY

[@claudiamurray5478]

I was thinking in terms of how many loops to go through. I am liking the back bump, only one loop. Love that finished look.

[@XUEYAOCHEN-od9ll]

I am so grateful to this course. I have followed so many tutorials and this is the first one that finally made me able to create a piece of crochet out of a single chain after half a year of trying.Thank you so much!

[@HeyPrettyCurls]

Just started my crochet journey and your videos are gold. Thank you thank you thank you

[@THESHOMROM]

I just finished Lesson 4 and I admit, it was a challenge. I used to crochet, but now I have arthritis in my hands.and I’m having difficulty with the tension. I ‘m also in a nursing home and the lighting could be better, but I will buy something to help with that. I don’t plan on letting it all defeat me. Your lessons are the best I’ve seen and you’ even made them free. You must be an angel.Thank you very much..

[@adrienne3910]

Extremely good instructor. Thanks Sigobe!

[@amyriley508]

Loving your videos! You don't speed through the lesson so makes things easier. I started single stitches about 2 or 3 weeks before finding your vids and I kept missing end stitches here and there and tension also has been fun to get down 😅. Thamk you for the lessons!

[@chezarctica7386]

Thanks for showing a clear demonstration of how to count single crochet rows! I watched a handful of videos to figure this out and yours was the easiest to follow 🙏

[@judithdwyer6158]

Wow. Best tutorial ever!

[@redemption_wolf]

my dumb*** decided to start with fuzzy yarn and after watching 10+ videos this is the only one that helped me. thank you so much!!

[@eumope27]

Thank you for this tutorial! I've been trying to learn for so long but always gave up in frustration. you're the only one that gives a very detailed explanation and visual guidance!

[@starcooper7596]

I like the way you speak to us. Its like you understand we get frustrated and start feeling that we will never get the hang of it.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Absolutely! We all start somewhere. It’s normal to get frustrated and I know how hard it can be sometimes. I’m currently teaching my husband and he is not the most patient person 🤣

[@chunkymama2]

As I said before, I never really learnt how to crochet I just saw it and decided to try to do it and I was able to amaze myself over the years. I saw this as an opportunity to finally figure out what I was doing wrong over the years and how to do it right and I am enjoying it. Thank you so much. I am looking forward to being able to make myself a sweater.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I'm so glad you're enjoying it so far! I hope I can teach you a few new things. You will absolutely be able to make yourself a sweater soon. The more you practice, the better! Let me know if you ever have any questions

[@maryfloro5586]

Thank you! I started a few days ago and enjoying your master class. I have completed lesson 5 and am confidently working on the single and double stitch.

[@bandanarathore]

Thank you for these videos. I was able to do the single crochet stitch in one day. As I started I was focusing too much on the thread tension and literally cried. But then I decided to worry about that later and let the thread loose and focused only on mastering the stitch and my swatch came out beautiful. Thank you.

[@SandyBarnes-h2z]

Thank you! Really enjoying your Master class videos. Very helpful!

[@neetakumar2176]

I love your video. I'm a complete novice to crotching and am finding your tutorial to be a god send. I have always admired crotchers and now hopefully will also be able to crochet. Your video is very detailed. I especially like the way you show us where to insert the crotchers hook into the next stitch because I had no idea how to do that. Thanks a lot for your different stitches ie single crotchety and the next video on double crotchet. Love it ❤❤

[@maebradley108]

You're such a good teacher! My swatch turned out pretty good..thank you!!!

[@SigoniMacaroni]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful! Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

[@KarenEaton-f2t]

Thank you so much for posting a wonderful instructional tutorial. I have been struggling, giving up, trying, and giving up again. I stumbled across your beginner's class and WOW! I love my first swatch. It's not perfect, but it's so much better than any previous try.

[@coventryartscollective]

Oh my 1st attempt looked like a pizza. Pulled out and started again.., thanks for doing this 🔥😎🤩 I adore your patience

[@suniedaze8438]

This made me laugh. I feel the same way! Now I’ve found Sigoni and I’m thrilled!!!!!!!

[@Aliannadi0s]

Because of you, i learned how to crochet, thank you very much, i watch your videos, and i know that crocheting is not easy in first, in first i struggle but, now that i learned it, thank you very much! ✨😃

[@iibaguette]

Omg I just started learning crochet a few weeks and no tuts helped but this one worked tysm❤

[@marlenesylvester3746]

Thumbs up, I wish I had you for my instructors in some of my college courses. I want to thank you because you truly are amazing, What to do and how to do it is your specialty. You find ways to explain what is taking place in crocheting. Your instructions are more than 1, 2, 3. I am only in lesson 4. Got a ways to go. Will be practicing that chain the rest of the evening. You are great at inspiring me to learn and you have my back in helping me through my frustrations. I just want you to know you are amazing in all you do for us. I thank you for that. Well, I better get back to my chaining or I will never catch up to you

[@kkuras1]

I am new to crocheting and I love love your videos. I’ve been rewatching them too.

[@Saezimmerman]

Using these to try and pick back up on crochet My grandmother taught me as a teen, but I stopped because of hand pain. All the ergonomic tools give me hope that I can start back with this.

[@kiarahurson9901]

I did it! It's small but I will make it into a bracelet for one of my stuffed animals and make ones for my family

[@tracyallan5909]

I have finished my swatch and was going to give it to my mam as she's wanted me to crochet for years but as it's a bit holey and wonky I'm keeping it and going make her (hopefully) a square!

[@lotusbomb6176]

This might have been the best tutorial I have seen

[@aprilbatley6738]

Ty so much, ive been doing the woobles , but i knew i needed to learn doing rows and fixing my tight tension ( im just starting out from not knowing how to hold a hook to completing 4 woobles all having something messed up but still cute and thanx to u and ur videos my tension is as gotten so much better and i just completed my first sc swatch! U truely make learning fun and effective ty!

[@FatmaFahmie16]

You're such an ANGEL GIRL. You just made my dream truee like so true😭🤍✨

[@lyochem]

This class has really been helpful for me to learn how to crochet it is great thank you

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I’m so glad you’ve found it helpful!

[@RiriTani531]

this is gold!! just started learning to crochet and this is so incredibly helpful!!

[@PoojaChindarkar-u9e]

I hope you still read comments and review mails as this was part of 7 days challenge and it was crisp and clear!!!

[@thenayalife4903]

Thank you, you helped me learn how to single crochet!🩷

[@evyzapata5708]

Thank you sooo much what an amazing teacher! I'm learning sooooo much!!!

[@kayleetran1214]

This was SOOO helpful!!!😄I have been crocheting for a little bit, but they were really frustrating. I tried this and I can't believe I did it on my first try! Amazing work! Thank you so much Sigoni!

[@KavehHayi]

I JUS DID MY FIRST PROJECCT THANKS TO THIS VIDEO PROUD OF MYSELF NGL

[@AnnSnow_0]

Success! 🎉

[@tristins9644]

Sigoni, thank you so so much! I can't even tell you how inspired finishing this swatch makes me! I'm excited to get even more into crochet. I appreciate you making this so available 💜

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I’m so so happy to hear that! I can’t wait to here about your progress when you make it to the end. Keep me updated! 😊 or join the Facebook you if you haven’t already and share all of your success there.

[@tristins9644]

@@SigoniMacaroni I don't have a Facebook but this makes me tempted to get one! ☺️

[@julielefebvre2414]

Thank you very much for this tutorial and thank you even more for making it for left-handed people! it's really appreciated.... now i will practice and practice again 😁

[@sheilajones4491]

Loving this teaching course which came at exactly the right time for me and a group of friends who I recommended it to. I had watched several instructional videos and found one or two I liked then I came across your page and this course is exactly what I needed. I self taught from books years ago (pre internet) but never got on with it, which disappointed me as I am not a good knitter either but I sew very well. Thank you so much I am recommending your page in my social media accounts and wish you well with your channel . I will complete and post swatches soon xx

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Thank you so much for sharing the class Sheila! I’m so glad it came at a good time for you and I hope I’m able to teach you a lot from it! 😊

[@sangeethashine345]

I made 30 layered one and its amazing 🤩

[@deborahmahs6092]

This is so good. Just was momentarily confused by 11 chains but only counting 10 stitches. I expect it will come up again, as a starter the number of chains and counted stitches has given me a few issues. Loving the pace and loving learning. What a blessing you are. So great to be doing your course.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I'm so glad you're enjoying the course so far! You will definitely get better and better and learn more and more the more you practice 😊 Please let me know if you have any questions along the way

[@betzaidatatacajigas7874]

Wow this helped me so much! I love this series..thank you

[@janbowen5448]

You are a great teacher

[@nildamager1649]

Thanks for these great videos. Need to get some yarn to practice.

[@rheymarkbajaro4726]

I know this is 7months ago but your tutorial was so detailed and really help beginners like me, on my way to lesson 5 and probably up to the last part.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! I’m always here to help if you have questions

[@abbyvillanueva5372]

Thank you so much for this tutorials! I’m a super beginner and just finished lesson 4 with my first swatch. 🤗

[@ciara1604]

YAAAAAY I MADE MINE! I LOVE THIS MASTERCLASS

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Yay! I'm so glad you're enjoying it!

[@lynettephillips2160]

Thank you for making learning so so simple.

[@kiarahurson9901]

I learned after making about 40 of them lock things like the stitches mindlessly and being happy that I did it I did do it then I did what u did in the video I got confused and did it again and it looks like yours I did about 2 and I'm happy I just realized the 40 thing gs I made makes t useless now because it TAKES TO MUCH and I have to make more I love this tutorial for a person who learns slow and in the weirdest way possible

[@wendymorriss2]

And yes, I am enjoying this :)

[@patriciawaring]

No frogging! Ok. Thanks so much. Will get my swatch going soon. This has been so fun. Even if you know the basics-refreshers never hurt. Where do we send our swatch pics? Again, thank you so much. Love, from the Great State of Oklahoma, USA 🤍

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I'm so glad you're having fun with it! You can post your swatch photos on Instagram and tag me because that's where I'm the most active and I would love to see and share them! But you can also post them inside the Facebook group or just send them to me directly! My email is [e-mail]. I can't wait to see your swatch!

[@darrow3065]

Very good instruction video, 🙏

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@thenaturaldollartreecoach8271]

What brand of yarn are you using in this video? Thank you for the instructional video! ❤

[@lyngeorge6420]

Great to watch, thanks.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

You’re welcome!

[@phyllisharris1665]

I have finished my swatch but I'm really having a problem finding a way to hold my yarn. Thank you for this class you have started!

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Hi Phyllis! It's going to take some time to get the hang of holding your yarn. Just keep practicing! You got this.

[@franceshopper]

Loving your lessons. Thank you xx

[@SigoniMacaroni]

You are so welcome!

[@frenlynn]

Loving these tutorials!! I am learning so much!! I am intrigued by the yarn you are using, what is it? It looks like cotton cording!

[@ancyanto7893]

Really useful.. thankyou so much.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

You’re so welcome!

[@maysana79]

Thank you so much ❤

[@RnRnR]

Vary nice! Thanks 🙏

[@sangeethashine345]

Thankyou so much

[@OliviaOsiewicz]

What yarn are you using in the video? It looks so easy to work with

[@melissanunesjohansson2018]

TY I DID ITI LOVE YOU VIDEO ❤ 😊

[@juliestarks3867]

Awesome thank you

[@LanyeChichester]

Hi Sigoni, when you complete the first row you always flip your work over and work through the back stitches

[@jordansnyder6868]

can i ask the details of the yarn and hook you used in this video? i'm trying to follow along to learn how to crochet but i'm having a hard time with the materials i've selected. i picked an acrylic weight 4 yarn with a size 8 hook and it's proving difficult as a beginner. it seems like what you're using here would be easier!

[@annehoogendyk8742]

Any tips on how to make sure you you are putting your hook into the correct stitch , it appears I am having trouble missing stitches, perhaps I have too much tension on the chain? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. By the way I am a 66yr old beginner and definitely not a crafty person, but I hope to be able to master a few simple crochet projects!

[@quieroricardo]

Forgive me if you’ve mentioned this already, but I want your pink yarn so badly, if you don’t want to mention brand, just weight and material will do. I am a yarn lover, and looking to build a collection. Please and thank you for everything! 💕🧶

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Hi Marie! I do get asked about this yarn a lot but unfortunately it’s been discontinued. I don’t remember the name but I purchased it from Wool and the Gang and it’s a bulky weight 100% cotton yarn.

[@quieroricardo]

Yikes! Well I’m off to the land of yarn to seek a mythical replacement, if it exists! Thank you for letting me know.

[@sitikhatijah5132]

Thank you so much...love it

[@SigoniMacaroni]

You’re welcome!!

[@Smanya2110]

Your teaching video is very good I am in this 4th lesson I do 11 chains but as i proceed not getting 10 chains in counting ! Trying to learn crochet at 83 years ! Will not giveup till i get it One qstn : Should the first row of chains( the foundation chain ) be a little loose?

[@kalyanipaturi2219]

I love your videos but im quitting because i have tried for 5 YEARS STRAIGHT and cant do it. Thanks for the motivation you gave for some time though

[@gei4116]

This is real island tried I’m just done I’m just gonna quit. There’s no point of me doing this it’s not doing anything for me I’m just gonna quit.

[@sublimique2794]

Me rn

[@scarlettgigstad5658]

Fr

[@peculiarpixils8777]

Hey guys I quit too, moved on to other things I just came back to make another go at it a couple of days ago and I finally got it!! I got past foundation chain, it’s not that very pretty or uniform but I did it. Sometimes taking a step away for awhile then when you feel inspired come back and try it again. Take step away for a year or whatever you deem long enough then come back and try again. Maybe it will work for you. This is from someone who’s awful at knots and weaving or knitting.

[@JacobAlex-q7n]

@@peculiarpixils8777it works for me

[@shaiwanakardame6666]

Hi ! Id like to know what Yarn are u using in this tutorial

[@gykolette9]

thank youuuu

[@valworledge8460]

Hi Sigoni, what stitch to use for a blanket.

[@jenncox2642]

I’m loving the videos. Quick question. What are are you using. Looks easier to work with than the ones I have tried.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

I'm using a bulky weight cotton yarn by Wool and the Gang but unfortunately it was discontinued 😔 But you may be able to find something similar after some research!

[@sussantalebi5799]

Hi in this kind of stiches which side is the face of the work .thank you so much

[@SigoniMacaroni]

There isn’t really a right side or a wrong side because it looks the same on both sides. The only time that really matters is if the sides look different or if you have to end on a certain row depending on the pattern you’re working on.

[@sabuvarghese692]

Can please tell what type of yarn 🧶 you are using

[@kiarahurson9901]

I DID IT :D

[@ayla3062]

can i just go through all the loops when i am doing the single? if i did that would it still be a single stitch?

[@kiarahurson9901]

Day 2 of trying to master this

[@ooohlaa13]

you are wonderful, I love your teaching style, but white yarn on a white background not a good idea, very hard to decipher what's what ... i learn by seeing so for me its a problem but subscribed of course and appreciate you very much.

[@Bellam83]

mine has holes. is it just because your wool is thick?

[@brendagoad1883]

I just found this site. This tutorial is apparently from a year ago so how can I get a copy of the 70 page book?

[@kathleenjackson7963]

I cannot seem to locate the downloadable ebook mentioned. Somehow I’m missing it. Will you please provide a bit more guidance on its location? Much appreciated.

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Hi Kathleen, You can sign up for it here: www.subscribepage.com/free-crochet-ebook

[@starcooper7596]

This is what I have a hard time doing. The sc is the hardest for me. I think if I had better lighting it wouldn't be so hard. What size needle should I use?

[@SigoniMacaroni]

One of my favorite gadgets is a neck light. I use one when I crochet at night but it might help if you need more light. I talk about it in this video if you want to know what it looks like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rTpoFqg8RpipY You could also try using a bulky weight yarn instead. It will say weight 5 on the yarn label, then use the recommended hook size for the yarn you choose, which will also be on the yarn label.

[@DianaMoreno-ez8os]

I think this was my awakening that i can't crochet I've tried so many times and I can't do anything else but a line of crochet I guess this just isn't for me

[@nancycv11]

Sigoni, my swatch is not flat. It's completely curled. I don't think I crocheted it too tight, but did I? Is that why it isn't flat like yours?

[@SigoniMacaroni]

It could be a couple things. If it’s really curled at the ends then it sounds like you may have been crocheting too tight. You can try going up a hook size to see if that helps. But I will say that the single crochet is a tight stitch so it’s normal for it to curl a little bit. The only reason why my swatch isn’t curling is because it’s a really great yarn 😆 But really, if you don’t feel like you crocheted tight then it might just be the natural curl that happens with the single crochet stitch

[@nancycv11]

Thank you. I do think that my chain stitch is tighter than my other stitches. You are a great teacher and explain things very clearly.

[@paulacopley2088]

OMG! I made my first swatch! How do I send you a picture???

[@SigoniMacaroni]

That's great! You can post your photos on Instagram and tag me @sigonimacaroni or post it in the Facebook group OR send me an email at [e-mail] 😊

[@kiarahurson9901]

Uhh can someone help me because when i do the single crochet it like goes side ways and not straight like hers is there anyway to fix that

[@wendymorriss2]

Just took the plunge, finished my first swatch....where do we send the picture?

[@SigoniMacaroni]

Hi Wendy! I'm so glad you're enjoying the class so far. You can send your photos to me on Instagram or to my email [e-mail] 😊

[@kiarahurson9901]

I'm not sure if I did it but I kinda did I cannot see it I did it 2 times and I see it im using like cheap yarn to its stringy

[@elishadrayton2041]

I am have ing trouble doing this can you help me