{"id":18,"date":"2016-10-22T14:15:58","date_gmt":"2016-10-22T18:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/faq\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:49:25","slug":"im-a-beginner-which-patterns-are-most-suitable-for-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/faq\/about-planetjune-crochet-patterns\/im-a-beginner-which-patterns-are-most-suitable-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"I’m a beginner – which patterns are most suitable for me?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don’t be intimidated to try my patterns as a beginner to crochet: almost all my designs are worked in only single crochet (the most basic crochet stitch!) with increases and decreases for shaping. My patterns always explain any special stitches or techniques required with complete photo tutorials, and the few intermediate level patterns are marked as such in the pattern descriptions in my shop.<\/p>\n

As a beginner, I’d advise staying away from any of the ‘fuzzy’ patterns or patterns that include colour changes, as those techniques are a little more advanced. Get comfortable with making single-coloured amigurumi first, until reading an amigurumi pattern, forming a magic ring<\/a> and making an invisible decrease<\/a> are easy for you; then you can add to your skills!<\/p>\n

\"PocketAmi<\/a><\/div>\n

For beginners, I recommend PocketAmi Sets 1 & 2<\/a>. They are specifically designed for beginners as they are easy and quick to make, with three sweet pocket animals included in each set!<\/p>\n

If you’d like to get your feet wet with a free pattern<\/a>, many of mine are very simple no-sew designs, which makes them great for beginners! You can use them to practice the magic ring, increasing, and decreasing (the basics you’ll need to make any amigurumi). Some perfect beginner options are:<\/p>\n