The Yarn, The Stitch, and The Wardobe

Hi, I’m Clare, welcome to my blog, The Yarn, The Stitch and The Wardrobe.

This is my calm corner of the internet for beginner-friendly crochet tutorials, practice projects, and simple patterns you can actually finish.

I started crochet as a complete beginner (and I remember how confusing it can feel: losing stitch counts, tutorials moving too fast, and not knowing if you’re doing it “right”).  That’s why everything I share is slow, clear, and designed to help you build confidence one stitch at a time.

New to crochet? You're in the right place.

Beginners Bootcamp is where we start from the very beginning, learning how to hold your hook, make your first stitches and build confidence one step at a time.

Each lesson is simple, clear and beginner-friendly, so you can follow along at your own pace and enjoy the process of learning to crochet.

Start here and take your first steps with me.

Stitch School is where you'll grow your crochet skills and discover new textures and techniques.  From simple stitch patterns to decorative stitches, each lesson helps you build confidence and expand what you can create.

These tutorials are designed to be clear and easy to follow, so you can practise each stitch and add it to your crochet toolkit.

Explore new stitches and keep building your skills.

Amigurumi Academy is where we step into the world of crocheted creatures.  Here you'll learn the techniques used to create toys, from working in the round to shaping and assembling your projects.

These guides will help you understand the techniques behind amigurumi so you can confidently create your own cuddly creations.

Learn the skills that bring crochet toys to life.