Welcome to Explorations through Crochet: The Basics
20 Days to Learn to Crochet Program
This guide provides a suggested pace for completing the program within 20 days, ensuring 10-25 minutes of instruction each day. You are welcome to progress through the materials at your own pace.
You can download all the cheat sheets in Modules 1, 2, and 3 to refer back to when working on the patterns in Module 5, as well as for any future projects you create after completing this program.
Suggested Schedule:
Day 1 - Module 1: Getting Started
- Introduction to Materials (3 mins), Part 1-6 & Gather your materials for the course
Day 2 - Module 1 & 2: Getting Started & Crochet 101
- Overview of Crochet Techniques, Slip Knot & Chain (12 mins video instruction)
Day 3 - Module 2: Crochet 101
- Practice Hook and Yarn Hold, Review Slip Knot, How to Chain, Chain Anatomy (12 mins video instruction)
Day 4 - Module 2: Crochet 101
- Single Crochet (20 mins video instruction)
Day 5 - Module 2: Crochet 101
- Half Double Crochet (16 mins video instruction)
Day 6 - Module 2: Crochet 101
- Double Crochet (19 mins video instruction)
Day 7 - Module 2: Crochet 101
- Treble Crochet (20 mins video instruction)
Day 8 - Module 3: Other Crochet Techniques
- Other Crochet Techniques (Anatomy of a Crochet Stitch, Slip Stitch, Repeat) (20 mins video instruction)
Day 9 - Module 3: Other Crochet Techniques
- Skip, Magic Ring & Chain Space (20 mins video instruction)
Day 10 - Module 3: Other Crochet Techniques
- Increase & Decrease (19 mins video instruction)
Day 11 - Module 4: Granny Square Patterns
- Solid Granny Square (25 mins video instruction)
Day 12 - Module 4: Granny Square Patterns
- Basic Granny Square (25 mins video instruction)
Day 13 - Module 5: Technical Skills
- How to Measure Gauge and Blocking Your Project 101 (15 mins video instruction)
Day 14 - Module 6: Crochet Patterns
- Granny Square Bag (30 mins video instruction) // 2 hours to complete the project
Day 15 & 16 - Module 6: Crochet Patterns
- Seed Tea Towel (15 mins video instruction) // 4 hours to complete the project
Day 17 - Module 6: Crochet Patterns
- Delicate Dreams Pillow, Front Panel (18 mins video instruction) // 1 hour 15 mins of crochet work
Day 18 - Module 6: Crochet Patterns
- Delicate Dreams Pillow, Back Panel (8 mins video instruction) // 1 hour 15 mins of crochet work
Day 19 - Module 6: Crochet Patterns
- Delicate Dreams Pillow, Blocking & Connecting (25 mins video instruction) // 1 hour of crochet work
Day 20 - Module 6: Crochet Patterns & Share your Work in the Community Board
- Delicate Dreams Pillow, Pom Poms & Buttons (16 mins video instruction) // 30 minutes of crafting // 4 hours to complete the project
- Go to the Community Section and share pictures of your finished projects
Throughout your journey, don't forget to post progress updates of your work on the Explorations Crochet Club community board. Connect with fellow crochet learners from around the world, share your successes, ask questions, and find inspiration in each other's creations. This interaction will enhance your learning experience and help you stay motivated.