Video Lessons
Arranged in logical order - from choosing yarn to mastering all base shapes.
Yarn types & choosing the right hook
Hook #7 or #9? T-shirt yarn or macaron? Before you pick up your hook - see what works for what. ๐งถ
Magic ring + Invisible join
The two techniques without which nothing gets going. The magic ring looks scary - it's actually easy! โจ
Second round of a circular base
Round one is behind you. This is exactly where most people make mistakes. Watch carefully! ๐
How to crochet a circular base
Once you get the principle - you can make any size circular base by heart. ๐ฏ
How to crochet a triangular base
Three corners, three increase points. The triangle is easier than it looks! ๐บ
How to crochet a square base
Magic ring with 8 stitches and four corners. Symmetrical, flat, no buckling. โฌ
Starting a rectangular or oval base
The chain stitch determines everything else. Learn how to calculate it correctly. ๐
How to crochet a rectangular base
Four corners, 3 stitches in one place and one principle for any size. โฌ
How to crochet an oval base
The two ends grow like two semicircles - just like a circular base. ๐ฅ
Finishing round of the base
The last round makes all the difference. Close the base so the end doesn't show. ๐ช
What to do when you run out of yarn?
Invisible joining technique that no one will notice. ๐งต
Filling holes in rectangular & oval bases
Those annoying holes in the middle? Here's how to deal with them! ๐ณ๏ธ
Trick for bases that curl
One trick and the curling problem disappears! ๐
How to crochet corners of baskets & bags
Beautiful, tight corners on square and rectangular bases. ๐
How to start the walls of your basket
Transitioning from base to walls - bring the basket up beautifully. ๐ฆ
How to crochet the walls of a basket
Crochet evenly upward for a beautiful and stable basket. ๐ฆ
Starting a basket with a round wooden base
Step by step on a round wooden base. ๐ชต
Filling the holes of a wooden base
Fill the holes before you start crocheting the walls. ๐ณ๏ธ
Starting a basket with a square/rectangular wooden base
How to start on a square or rectangular wooden base. ๐
Starting a basket with a narrow-hole base
Special technique for narrow-hole bases. ๐งต
How to change colors
Change yarn colors beautifully without visible knots. ๐
Heart-shaped color change
Special heart-shaped color change technique. ๐