15 Beginner Crochet Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making

Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this video! Elevate your wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to https://quince.yt.link/nUbYMcW for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. #QuincePartner I learned most of these crochet mistakes the hard way, so you don't have to. This video covers 15 of the most common beginner crochet mistakes — including tension issues, stitch counting, crochet hook sizes, blocking, and more — with simple fixes for each one. Whether you're just learning to crochet or you've hit a frustrating plateau, this one's going to help YOU! // WATCH MORE -Crochet Tips from the Expert:    • 25+ CROCHET HACKS FOR BEGINNERS [Pro-Tips ...   -Learn to Crochet, FOR REAL!:    • LEARN TO CROCHET (for real this time) | SL...   // This description contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from purchases made through clicking these links. // BUY ME A COFFEE: https://ko-fi.com/tlyarncrafts // SUBSCRIBE to the Cozy Club Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5edfe2... // IMPORTANT LINKS -Knit Picks Gauge Tool: https://amzn.to/4bpEEWE -Quick Locking Stitch Markers: https://amzn.to/4b63R9x -TLYC x Hobbii Crochet Hooks: https://tinyurl.com/HappyPlace2025 -Wet Blocking Video:    • WET BLOCKING 101: HOW TO WET BLOCK A SHAWL...   -Blocking Acrylic Video:    • How to Steam Block Acrylic Knit & Crochet ...   // TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 Welcome 3:05 Catching the wrong loops 4:19 Ignoring the gauge swatch 5:24 Holding the hook too tight 6:04 Not using enough stitch markers 7:14 Adding stitches to your rows 8:43 Tight starting chain 9:26 Confusing US and UK terms 10:28 3x hook sizes 11:26 Not blocking 12:17 Counting stitches and rows 13:59 Short tails 14:59 Not reading the pattern 15:55 Mixing dye lots 16:45 Complicating the magic ring 17:40 Frogging is OK! // MY PRODUCTS MY YOUTUBE STORE: https://youtube.com/tlyarncrafts/store 🐝 JOIN MY YARN HIVE: A Buzzworthy Community for Crafters!: https://yarnhivecommunity.com/ 🧶 TRY MY NEW YARN - HAPPY PLACE!: https://dpbolvw.net/click-100975669-1... 📚WROTE A BOOK!: Order The Tunisian Crochet Handbook now: https://tlyarncrafts.com/pages/tunisi... 🪢CROCHET PATTERNS & GIFTS!: https://tlyarncrafts.com // FOLLOW ME Read my blog: http://tlycblog.com Instagram:   / tlyarncrafts   Facebook: https://fb.com/groups/tlycmakers Hey babes! I’m Toni, the designer and instructor behind TL Yarn Crafts. I've designed over 100+ chic and practical crochet patterns for modern makers. Find your next sweater, shawl, and blanket project in my shop at https://tlyarncrafts.com/. TLYC on YouTube is a crochet and craft enthusiast space where I share inspiration and education through tutorials for makers of all crochet skill levels. Since starting my creative business, I’ve been committed to exploring every nook and cranny of crochet and I’m excited to share my discoveries with you. Stick around for crochet tips and tricks and even a few FREE crochet patterns. Find more on www.TLYCBlog.com!