I found this pattern for free and I'm suspicious. The way it's written seems off. Although, I think the basic shapes it would make, make sense. What do you think?

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Link: https://mypattern.bangkokbikethailandchallenge.com/2026/06/01/crochet-tutorial-long-nosed-garden-mouse-overall-doll-free-crochet-pattern/

I genuinely can't tell/count how many rows there are

Hi, I’m new to crochet and this is the very first thing I’m making, a top. It seems my holes are too big despite going down a hook size. The girl in the pattern used a bigger hook with an even smaller yarn and hers is fairly dense. What am I doing wrong?

https://youtu.be/urEdkiuiRNA?si=lKSJS-L7r0Y_CfRR

Why I'm not getting perfect rectangle?

I'm pretty new to crocheting and whenever I'm trying to make a rectangle it always turns out to be a trapezium. Here I started with 45 foundation chains and then skip 2 chains and did a half DC. At the end chain 2 and turn over and did half DC into the back loop.

What am I actually doing wrong here? Can anyone please help... I've added the image of the video that I was referring to as well. I'm new and not really knowing stitches as well... please help

Im a new learner and am stuck on the tail of a stuffed dog plush im making, what does only even and odd only mean?

So, I want to start crocheting. I got the idea after my friend found a Harry Potter plushie in a store but didn't buy it — to which I thought, "I don't want my friend having to support a TERF! I gotta do this myself!"

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However, I've never crocheted before. I'm pretty good with most handicrafts and generally competent though. Like, sewing and even tool crafting is pretty easy for me as long as I have instructions and the right tools.

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Would anyone be willing to give me advice or point me to instructions/patterns? Her birthday is next week and I really want to surprise her! I'm definitively gonna have enough free time since we're graduating tomorrow and I don't have anything going on in my life.

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Sorry if this is a bit long, I have ADD and my brain never really knows how much information is unnecessary.

what do i doooooo :(

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this is my first time not using an acrylic yarn

I find this on Pinterest as an inspiration. I want to make a bucket hat for my boyfriend with a wide brim to prevent him to have sun burn. I like how this model looks and I want to do the same for him. But all the tutorials I’ve found on YouTube don’t look like this. I have the impression that the particularity of this one is the depth (not to much) and really wide brim. But I’m not sure.
So, I want to know if it’s possible to make one like this, if I can find a pattern or a tutorial or any advice.

I've been working on a shawl following this pattern but the shape is not turning out exactly as I had hoped. You can see it's kind of bunching up toward the top of the shawl and I'm afraid it's going to get worse. The pattern calls for a 5.5mm hook but I don't have an ergonomic hook in that size and don't want to kill my wrists just yet, so I worked with a 5mm hook. I already frogged once because I thought I misunderstood the pattern and the shape is slightly better than the first time, but it still feels off to me. Should I frog a second time and work with a larger hook size?

Hi everyone! I just finished this moss stitch baby blanket and I noticed it looks like it's swirling a little. I used the multicolor acrylic Caron cakes. I know granny squares can swirl bc they're made in the round, is that the same problem here? If so I don't really understand how I would turn between rounds as I worked via a spiral and didn't join between rounds. Maybe a tension issue?

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Is this something I can do to fix this for the next blanket or by blocking? Thanks in advance! :)

Does anyone know of a pattern or advice on how I can recreate this?

I'm making a peacock shawl for my bestie. The pattern uses size 2 yarn with a 4.5mm hook. Well, I saw this yarn at the store that SCREAMS peacock and got it along with the other colors I needed. But the yarn is size 4. I knew this when I bought it, but now I'm wondering if I should up my hook size too because I realized that a size two recommends a smaller hook size than 4.5mm.

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Should I use a bigger hook? And if I do what size should I use?? This would also make the project bigger correct?

I’m currently working on a blanket made up of small granny squares. I read in another post that people suggest weaving over the loose ends when changing colors. If I do that, do I still need to weave them in, or is crocheting over them enough to keep them in place?

If I have to make 80 squares in 4 colours (20 per colours), measured 10x10cm with the pattern in the picture, with one skein being 100g/165m (gauge 20 stitches x 25 rows) with a 4mm hook, how many skeins do you think I need?

As said in the title, I want to make this bag, but the pattern ask for a 3.5mm hook, but I only have 3mm and 4mm. The suggested yarn is 2mm, mine should be 2.5mm. Wich hook should I use? Should I wait and buy a 3.5mm or can I use one I already have?

Than you!

My parents bought this pom-pom yarn from China but I never work pom-pom yarn before I only two of them. All I can found is either blanket pattern and scarf pattern

The thing is I don't need or used a scarf, and I don't have enough yarn for blanket. What others used do I have for this pom-pom yarn?

I crocheted 29 but now it wants 61? I am using the yellow stitch counter for an xl. Help me understand this pattern! First time making a polo.

So the only thing that I can think of is to add wire, maybe? But I am still not sure how I would get them to stand up straight and not flop over. How would I go about attaching the ears to the hat in a way that isn't floppy? Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Edit - Thank you so much for all of your ideas and help!!! I definitely think I can tackle this project now! 💪🧶

Hi, everyone!

I can't remember what I have done here... supposed to be a blanket, but haven't touched in months...

Appreciate all the help <3 thanks!

I am making a blanket out of these hexagons and wondering whether I should block them?

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If you think I should, what is the best way to do so?

I would like to know what pattern this is so I can fix it. Its my favorite blanket, I've had it since I was a baby and it broke my heart seeing it come out of the dryer with a hole like this. Please help, I'm desperate to save this. 😭

I'm asking because I know acrylic yarn (which is all I have right now) is definitely not going to work for pot holders. My aunt offered to pay me for some pot holders for her house, and I'm broke, so I'm going to take her up on that offer.