Churchmouse Learn to Crochet Companion Booklet
“You’ll be crocheting in no time.”
If you’ve ever been curious about crochet—or are ready to build a strong foundation—this beloved Churchmouse booklet is the perfect place to begin. The Learn to Crochet Companion is the same clear, thoughtful guide we use in our own Learn to Crochet classes, and it’s easy to see why so many knitters fall head-over-heels for crochet once they start.
This beautifully designed 16-page booklet is packed with over 150 step-by-step instructional photos, walking you through the basics with clarity and confidence. Just follow along, one stitch at a time, and you’ll quickly gain the skills needed to crochet comfortably on your own. With The Companion at your side, you’ll even be ready to jump into one of the Churchmouse Classroom First Projects.
What you’ll learn inside:
- Choosing and preparing your yarn
- Getting started: slip knots and how to hold your hook and yarn
- Making a chain
- Core crochet stitches: single, half double, double, treble, and slip stitch
- Keeping edges straight
- Working in the round
- Increasing and decreasing
- Finishing and blocking
- Swatching for gauge and fabric
Clear, encouraging, and incredibly thorough, this booklet is a fantastic resource for beginners and a handy refresher for those returning to crochet. Pair it with a hook and a soft, easy-to-work yarn, and you’ll be well on your way to discovering everything crochet has to offer.