Beginner tutorials
Learn the stitches behind your first creature
Step-by-step guides to magic rings, invisible decreases, and clean color changes, so each small shape comes together with confidence.
Tutorial categories
Start with foundational stitches, then move on to assembling small creature parts.
Essential techniques
Three techniques every creature needs
Each technique is shown with close-up stitch detail so you can see exactly where your hook goes.
Magic ring
Begin each sphere in a tight loop so the first round closes without a gap in the center.
Invisible decrease
Shape rounded heads and bodies by working two stitches together through their front loops.
Clean color changes
Pull the new yarn through the last loop of the old color so stripes stay crisp along the seam.
Troubleshooting
Fixing the common beginner snags
Uneven tension, accidental holes, and curling fabric are normal. Check your count and tension, then adjust one step at a time.
Tension gaps
If holes appear between rounds, pull the working yarn a little firmer and count each round before moving on.
Stitch markers
Place a marker in the first stitch of each round so you can see where each round begins and ends.