Thinking about making or ordering clothing items?

Number one thing, whether you want to crochet clothes, order a crocheted clothing item or start to learn and then be able to make your own clothes, you MUST have your measurements and keep them up-to-date. Most, if not all involved a measurement of some sort. Here is a picture reference for the most important mid-upper body measurements, both horizontally and vertically. Take a sewing measuring tape, jot them down and keep them in a spot you wont lose. I reference my sizes a lot.

I Tried the 131-Piece Crochet Kit… Here's What You Actually Get

Thinking about buying the 131-piece Crochet for Beginners Kit from Amazon? Here's my honest review after unpacking and using it. This kit includes a huge variety of hooks and accessories, making it useful for crocheters of all experience levels, not just beginners. While some tools may be unfamiliar or unnecessary depending on your needs, the value for the price is hard to beat. The standout monstera foliage storage bag is spacious, stylish, and incredibly convenient for organizing supplies at your workspace. Hook quality is solid overall, though the included yarn skeins are basic. If you want an affordable way to replace lost tools or build a well-stocked crochet kit quickly, this bundle delivers a lot for the price.

Some good to know tricks that no one shares!

These first tips focus on crocheting in the round. After making more hats, purses, and drawstring bags, I started noticing small details that made a big difference in my results.

Some of these things seem obvious in photos or written instructions, but they're easy to miss while actually crocheting. This section shares simple tips for recognizing stitches, placing your hook correctly, and keeping your stitch count accurate so your projects stay neat and easier to manage.

Dont know where to join your round?

This next technique has become incredibly helpful, many patterns don't clearly say where to join at the end of each round, so understanding whether to slip stitch into the chain or into the actual stitch makes a big difference.

If the turning chain does not count as a stitch, your first stitch of the new round, whether it's single crochet, half double crochet, or double crochet, should be worked into the same stitch you slip stitched into to join. Missing that step can cause your stitch count to come up short by the end of the round, which is exactly what kept happening to me.

Keeping these two tips in mind can save you from unnecessary counting, prevent extra frogging, and make working in the round much smoother overall. If you're like me and don't always remember the small details, this is definitely something worth jotting down and keeping handy. 

Another game changer for me!

When I first started working in the round, I was often confused about where to join and where my next stitches should go, especially compared to crocheting in rows. One simple visual completely changed that for me. After looking at it a few times, I started recognizing the structure every time I crochet.

Now I can clearly see that the gap that looks like the top of a stitch is actually the slip stitch from the previous round and the top of the turning chain. Realizing that helped me understand exactly where my stitches belong and stopped me from placing them in the wrong spot.

Working your 1st row into the foundation chain.

Personally, I find it takes me a bit longer and starting new projects when chaining isnt exatly my favorite part; however, a lot of people will swear by working your first row into the back bumps of your foundation chain for less pull, more stability and overall finished look.

This kit is garbage and sold by other merchants!

Warch my YouTube video review of all the horrible things that are wrong with it and things that don't work. Ive seen reels for the same brand spool on IG and I dont want anyone getting ripped off! Your best bet is to buy one of the wooden ones that come with a cell phone holder, you just won't have a drawer but at least it will work!