Crochet Cabana - learn to crochet, free patterns, tutorials, charity

Note: This site uses American crochet terminology. I have a chart showing the difference here.

Below are my tutorials.
If you want to print JUST the tutorial (for your personal use only), highlight the part you want to print, and choose "selection" when your printer box comes up. About.com has better instructions on how to do this if you need more help. I also have tutorials for sale in pdf format for teachers. See teacher packets on this page.

How to Crochet for Beginners

Alternative to the slip knot video (Windows Media Player version)
Alternative to the slip knot video (Real Player version)

More How to Crochet for Beginners

Basic Stitches

Special Stitches

Shapes

Other Important Stuff

Project Pictures

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You will find the appropriate videos on the tutorial pages also.

Etsy shop - patterns and crocheted items for sale.

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Free Patterns
My patterns for charity use can be found in the charity patterns section.
I also have published patterns in my blog.
I have a few patterns for sale at my Etsy shop.

Here are some Patterns by other Designers, used with permission.

Note: Designer Janie Herrin passed away in March 2010.
I have a memorial to her here that contains a list of her designs.

Please read my copyright notice before using any materials on this site. Patterns are for personal or charity use only. Single sale of items made with patterns is allowed. Patterns and tutorials are never to be sold anywhere. PDF files of tutorials are available for purchase for teachers.

For more info about copyright, check these sites:
About.com (excellent article)
Crochet Partners web site on Copyright
The Copyright FAQ for Knitters
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Crochet Kim (list of published designers)
The Girl from Auntie
Knitty.com

Patterns are in pdf format. You will need Adobe Reader to view them. You can get it for free by clicking the link below.

If you cannot read pdf files, there is a pdf conversion at the Adobe site. It converts to html. You will not get pics, but you will get all the text. in both formats.

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Thanks for being a part of the Crochet Cabana family!

Special thanks to Katy and Diane for starting me on the road to crocheting (summer 1980).

If you find any errors please let me know so that I can correct them.

I get many requests for this or that pattern. I cannot give out patterns that are copyrighted - don't ask me. If you are looking for patterns, there are several ways to find them. Do a web search, join a crochet list, put a message on several message boards, check Ebay or half.com, buy online or at a local bookstore or other outlet, or use your local library inter-library loan. Please note that any requests for copyrighted patterns will be ignored.

Also, please remember that I am a person just like you, with a life outside of the internet. I answer all my e-mails and really enjoy hearing from you all. Please understand when I cannot take the time to crochet an item you are having trouble with, so I can explain how to do it.

Please also be sure to put crochet or something relevant in the subject line. I do not open e-mails that have no subject line or that just say "hello" or "hi" and many times these end up in my spam box and I never see them.

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