Ever wish you had a mini crochet cheat sheet you could carry with you everywhere? I made just the thing! This printable crochet reference zine folds from a single sheet of paper into a tiny booklet, making it perfect for slipping into your project bag, planner, or even your wallet.
Whether you're traveling, crocheting at a café, or curled up on the couch, this zine puts essential crochet information at your fingertips. No need to keep Googling the same chart or abbreviation over and over again!
What's Inside This Crochet Pocket Guide
This zine is designed to be compact, functional, and super handy. It includes:
- Hook sizes (US and metric)
- Yarn weight chart
- Stitch abbreviations (US terms)
- US to UK conversion chart
- Chinese stitch abbreviations
- Crochet symbol chart
- Project bag checklist
You can print it out, fold it, and stash it away with your WIPs. It's especially helpful when you're following patterns from different designers or working with patterns in other languages.
How to Get It
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What You Need / Materials
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- 1 sheet of letter-size paper (8.5" x 11")
- Scissors
- Pens, markers, stickers, or any other items you'd like to use for decoration.
- Download the printable Crochet Pocket Guide (FREE when you sign up for my mailing list)
How to Make a Zine Step-by-Step
- Fold the paper in half lengthwise (hotdog style). Crease well.
- Unfold, then fold in half widthwise (hamburger style).
- Fold the top and bottom edges to the center fold, so you now have 8 rectangles on the page.
- Unfold everything and fold it again widthwise (hamburger style).
- With the fold at the top, cut along the center crease from the folded edge to the middle (just one rectangle length).
- Unfold, then refold lengthwise (hotdog style).
- Hold both ends and push inward. The cut will open into a diamond shape. Keep pushing until the pages fold into a book shape.
- Flatten and crease—you now have an 8-page zine!
Why I Made This
This crochet reference zine was actually inspired by my daughter. One day, she came home from school and told me that she had made a "zine." I'll admit, I had to ask her what that meant. She explained it was a tiny DIY booklet made by folding a single sheet of paper. No glue needed.
As she showed me her creation, it brought back memories. I had actually made one before, too, as a notebook for a previous crochet project. I used it to jot down stitch counts and pattern notes on he go.
That moment sent me down a rabbit hole, and I realized that people make zines for all kinds of reasons: journaling, art, activism, fandoms, and more.
I thought, "Why not make a crochet version?" Something functional and fun. A little tool that's cute, easy to carry, and helpful in everyday crafting.
And so, this mini crochet zine was born.
I designed this zine to be something I'd personally reach for again and again, and I hope it becomes a staple in your crochet life too! Let me know if you'd love a second version with other reference content. I'd love to make more if there's interest.
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This is an original printable created by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this printable as your own. If you wish to share this printable, you may link to this blog post, but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for personal use, but please DO NOT sell or distribute the printable.
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