Amy

Crochet
December 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
8.0 mm (L)
219 yards (200 m)
One Size
US
English

The perfect learn-to-crochet book for beginners!

Crochet How takes new crocheters through the basics so they can develop their skills and increase their crochet confidence with each new project. The book’s friendly teaching style, clear instructions, and easy to make patterns are specifically designed to make starting out fun and to inspire new crocheters to stick with the craft.

One size: 16.5 cm/6 ½“ deep x 101 cm/39 ¾” circumference

Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Cardo (bulky weight; 100% Corriedale wool; 100 m/109 yds per 100-g/3.5-oz skein)

Shade: Spirulina; 2 skeins
OR approx 200 m/218 yds of bulky weight yarn

Gauge: 12 sts & 12 rows = 10 cm/4” in single crochet using US L-11/8mm hook, after blocking

Hook: US L-11/8 mm
Always use a hook size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: Tapestry needle