Crochet Blog
This crochet blog covers many different topics about our favourite craft. From crochet tutorials, to quizzes, interviews with fellow yarn lovers, crochet business tips, behind the scenes, and much more. If you’re looking for something specific, simply click the category buttons below to find what you need.
Crochet Quiz: August 2022
The latest crochet quiz is here! Do you love crochet? Now you can test how much you know and you may even learn something new!
What is an X-Shaped Single Crochet Stitch?
The X-shaped single crochet stitch is great for making amigurumi. Learn how to crochet this stitch technique in this full photo tutorial.
How to read a crochet pattern
Learn how to read a crochet pattern with these latest top tips from Cilla Crochets.
How to start designing amigurumi
Learn the steps you need to take to start designing your own amigurumi. I also share some top tips I’ve learned on my own journey as an amigurumi crochet designer.
Crochet Quiz: May 2022
May’s Crochet Quiz is now live! It’s a fun way to test your crochet knowledge and learn something new about our craft.
What you need to make amigurumi
Discover the items and materials you need to start making amigurumi.
Crochet Quiz: April 2022
In case you missed the crochet quiz on Instagram in April, here it is for you to try out as many times as you like. I hope you have fun!
12 Tips for Crocheting Amigurumi
Are you new to amigurumi or trying to improve your amigurumi skills? Check out my top 12 tips for making amigurumi you love.
How to Single Crochet
Learn how to single crochet in this single crochet tutorial. This tutorial is completely free and includes written instructions along with photo and video tutorials. Ideal for beginner crocheters.
Crochet Quiz: February 2022
Are you learning crochet? Test your crochet knowledge with the February 2022 Crochet Quiz.
How to crochet a chain
Learn how to make a slip knot, crochet a chain and count your stitches.
Crochet Quiz: January 2022
Test your crochet knowledge and have a little fun with the January 2022 Crochet Quiz!
Learning Crochet: How to hold your crochet hook and yarn
Now that you’ve gotten the items you need to start crocheting for the very first time, find out the various ways to hold your crochet hook and yarn before creating those first stitches.
What you need to learn crochet
Discover what items you need to learn crochet. There’s not as many as you think!
Crochet Trivia Tuesday: 13 July 2021
Enjoy the 8th edition of Crochet Trivia Tuesday. There are a total of 10 questions to test your crochet knowledge, just for fun.
Crochet Trivia Tuesday: 29 June 2021
Enjoy the 6th edition of Crochet Trivia Tuesday. There are a total of 10 questions just for fun.
Crochet Trivia Tuesday: 8 June 2021
Enjoy the 6th edition of Crochet Trivia Tuesday. There are a total of 10 questions just for fun.
Crochet Trivia Tuesday: 4 May 2021
Test your crochet knowledge with the 5th edition of the Crochet Trivia Tuesday quiz.
Crochet Trivia Tuesday: 20 April 2021
Test your crochet knowledge with the latest Crochet Trivia Tuesday quiz.
How you can recycle your crochet yarn scraps
Have you ever thought about what to do with those yarn ends you cut off from your crochet works in progress? This is an insight into one of the ways I recycle and reuse my yarn scraps.
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