Weekly FAQ and Beginner Questions

Welcome to r/crochet's FAQ and Beginner Questions thread!

We’re glad you’re here. This weekly thread is the perfect place for you to ask or answer common questions rather than needing to create a full post.

If you'd like to know...

• How do I learn to crochet?
• What kind of yarn/hook should I start with?
• What does this symbol on my pattern mean?
• What is a good pattern for my first [hat, scarf, sweater, bag, etc.]?
• What am I doing wrong?
• How long does it take to make a [hat, scarf, sweater, bag, etc.]?
• etc...

... then you've come to the right place!

Don't forget! The Getting Started with Crochet guide on our wiki has TONS of valuable information and resources collected and organized by the community. It's a great place to start for recommendations, tutorials, suggested books, youtube channels, and more!

You can also always find us on the official Discord server where you can chat with community members in real time.

This thread will be refreshed each Sunday.