🧵 Intro:

Crochet looks complicated — but here’s the secret: you only need one hook, one ball of yarn, and a simple pattern to get started. Whether you’ve never picked up a hook or you’re coming back after years away, this guide will walk you through everything you need to start crocheting today — no overwhelm, no jargon.

You’ll even get a free pattern (🐝) to complete your first plushie by the end of the week.

What You Actually Need to Start Crocheting

Let’s cut the fluff. Here’s the simple shopping list:

🧶 Worsted weight yarn (or sport weight for plushies)

Crochet hook – size 3.5mm or 4mm is ideal

✂️ Scissors

🧵 Tapestry needle (for sewing)

🐝 A simple pattern (we’ve got you covered below)

 

💡 Tip: Use lighter yarn colors so you can see your stitches more clearly when learning.

 

Learn Just 3 Basic Stitches

You don’t need to learn 20 stitch types. Just start with these 3:

1. SC (Single Crochet) – the stitch you’ll use most
2. INC (Increase) – 2 stitches in 1 space
3. DEC (Decrease) – combine 2 stitches into 1

Once you can make a chain and do a single crochet, you can already follow 90% of beginner amigurumi patterns.

🐝 Your First Project: The Mini Bee Pattern (Free Download)

The best way to learn is by doing — and our Mini Bee Plushie pattern is designed specifically for beginners.

Here’s why it’s the perfect starter:

• Only uses basic stitches
• Takes about 1 hour to complete
• Requires just a small amount of yarn
• Comes with printable + mobile PDF formats
• It’s adorable. Like… really adorable.

 

 

Download the Free Bee Pattern (Instant PDF)

Ready to stitch something sweet? Just enter your name and email below and we’ll send the pattern straight to your inbox — no cost, no catch.

🔽 FREE BEE AMIGURUMI PATTERN🔽