Learn crochet — the right course, the right hooks, and something to show for it by next weekend.
We've tested the most popular beginner courses and narrowed it down to the ones that get you making something real, fast. Plus the exact equipment you'll need to follow along.
Crochet courses
Best crochet courses for beginners
We reviewed 15+ beginner courses. These are the three worth your time — each suits a different way of learning.
Complete Beginner Crochet
Bella Coco · Skillshare
The best beginner crochet course we've found. Bella Coco assumes you know nothing and takes you from your first slip knot to a finished scarf — at a pace that actually lets you keep up.
Crochet 101
TL Yarn Crafts · Domestika
Slightly more formal than Bella Coco's course. Better for people who want a clear learning path and a granny square project at the end.
The starter kit
What you need to start crochet
For our top pick, Complete Beginner Crochet, you’ll need these 3 things. Total cost: ~£16.
Clover Amour 5mm Crochet Hook
Our pickSoft-grip handle, smooth aluminium head. Makes learning tension much easier.
Paintbox Simply DK Yarn (any colour)
Per ballSmooth, affordable, easy to see your stitches. Perfect practice yarn.
Locking Stitch Markers (set of 20)
Essential for counting rows and marking your place. You'll use these constantly.
Total to start: ~£16
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Before you start
New to crochet? Start here.
Our complete beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know before you pick up a hook — what to expect, how long it takes, and the mistakes everyone makes (so you can skip them).
- Is crochet hard to learn?
- How long until I can make something real?
- The mistakes every beginner makes
- What to make first
Easy first projects
Things you can actually make within your first week or two.
Dishcloth
2–3 hours · Absolute beginner
Simple scarf
4–6 hours · Beginner
Granny square
1–2 hours · Beginner
Keep reading
More crochet guides
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Crochet questions, answered
- Is crochet hard to learn?
- No. Most beginners can make a simple chain and single crochet within their first hour. A finished dishcloth is realistic within a weekend.
- How much does it cost to start?
- About £15–20 for a hook, yarn, and stitch markers. That's everything you need for your first course.
- Do I need a course, or can I learn from YouTube?
- You can learn from YouTube, but a structured course saves time and frustration. We recommend Bella Coco's Skillshare course — it's the best we've tested.
- What's the difference between crochet and knitting?
- Crochet uses one hook and one active loop at a time. Knitting uses two needles and manages many stitches. Most beginners find crochet easier to start.
Ready when you are
Ready to start crochet?
Grab the kit, start the course, and you'll have something you're proud of by the weekend.