I began crocheting about three years ago and have been crazy in love ever since. I am completely obsessed with yarn, dream about having a dedicated craft room and can be found with hook and skein just about any time I have quiet time to myself, especially this time of year when it’s too cold to do much else. Trust me, crocheting is no longer about your granny’s granny square. Over the last few years it has made a real resurgence in popularity, as people seek respite from our crazy lives and long to simply create.  Some call it “the new yoga.” For me, crochet is a form of meditation.

I taught myself to crochet by viewing some great YouTube-based instructors. So, if you’ve ever thought about taking up crocheting, buy a skein of fun, basic yarn, a small hook set and check out these great teachers.

THE CROCHET CROWD

Mikey has a tutorial on just about any crochet project you can think of. His videos are easy to follow and filled with insider tips to make your projects simpler and more professional, even if you’re a beginner. Check him out on YouTube here.

FIBER FLUX

Jennifer posts an impressive number of videos and her pieces are always stylish and stunning. She creates a variety of projects, mostly wearables, and is my go-to if I’m creating any kind of scarf as she has TONS of patterns. You’ll find her on YouTube here.

JAYDA IN STITCHES

Jayda is fun to watch and a wealth of information. She covers a wide range of projects from wearables to blankets to amigurumi (which means little crocheted animals and figures). Check out Jayda on YouTube here.

AMIGURUMI TO GO

If you’re looking to move beyond baby blankets and dishcloths, you’ve got to try amigurumi! Sharon has patterns and tutorials on dozens of animals from lions to bears to dragons (oh my!) Her tutorials are detailed and easy to follow. Check out her YouTube channel here.

If you decide to give crochet a try, I would love to see your projects! Feel free to comment here or post them on my Facebook page.