Becky Skuse
Crochet Designer & Technical Editor
Becky is a writer, crafter and designer from Bristol. As well as contributing many designs to Simply Crochet, Becky is also the creator of many of the Simply Crochet workshop features, sharing her incredible crochet knowledge with readers. As well as crochet Becky is a keen crafter in a variety of disciplines, including baking, beadwork, sewing and knitting. You can catch up with Becky on Instagram at @becky.skuse
Recent articles by Becky Skuse
Free Christmas tree decoration crochet pattern
Show off your crochet skills with our free crochet Christmas tree decoration pattern!
Free crochet Easter eggs pattern
Learn how to crochet easter eggs with our free crochet Easter eggs pattern.
How to do Mosaic crochet
From how to do overlay mosaic crochet and how to do inset mosaic crochet, to reading charts and designing your own - we've got it all covered in this tutorial!
How to block crochet
Blocking crochet motifs and fabrics can make the difference between a wobbly edge and a perfect shape, and we're here to show you how!
How to fasten off crochet and weave in ends
We show you how to fasten off in crochet so you can finish your work, as well as how to weave in crochet ends neatly.
Make yourself a chunky pair of crochet mittens that are perfect for chilly days
Get on board with the latest trend with these fab Bernie Sanders inspired free crochet mittens pattern!
Get festive with our mini Christmas tree crochet pattern
This mini crochet Christmas tree pattern is super-cute and super quick to make!
Learn how to make a crochet magic loop in minutes
Learn how to make a crochet magic loop with our handy video and step-by-step guide!
Free granny square baby blanket crochet pattern: perfect for a new arrival
Bring a rainbow to the nursery with Becky Skuse’s sweet and simple crochet baby blanket pattern.
How to Treble Crochet
Take your crochet to the next level by learning how to treble crochet - it'll soon become your favourite crochet stitch!
How to add embroidery on crochet
Grab a hook and some yarn – we’ll show you how easy it is to add embroidery on crochet fabrics.
How to start a crochet chain
Crochet chain stitch is the beginning of almost every crochet project, and counting your stitches can be the key to following patterns.
How to do the invisible crochet join!
Using an invisible crochet join is a fab way to finish your crochet rounds and squares without any unsightly knots!
How to crochet popcorn stitch
For a stitch that really 'pops', you can't beat the popcorn crochet stitch! Master it today with our step-by-step guide on Gathered
How to crochet knit stitch
Want your crochet to look like knitting? Then you need to learn how to crochet knit stitch!
How to make a crochet decrease
Find out how to give shape to your crochet with crochet decrease stitches!
How to crochet puff stitch
Give your crochet some extra texture with some pretty crochet puff stitch!
How to double crochet
Let's get started with our stitches and learn how to make a double crochet stitch, which is know in the US as a single crochet stitch!
How to read crochet charts
Ever come across a crochet stitch chart and don't know what it means? We're here to show you how to read the different types of crochet charts and crochet graphs!
How to do Tunisian Crochet
Learn how to Tunisian crochet and make Tunisian crochet stitches that have a knitting-style texture and is great for colour-work!
How to read crochet patterns!
Once you've learnt some crochet basics, it's time to start on a pattern! Here you'll find our simple guide on how to read a crochet pattern and key things to look out for!
How to crochet in the round
Learn how to crochet a circle, which will help with many projects that start off using crochet the round - we show you everything you need to know!
How to crochet a slip stitch
Learn how to crochet slip stitch - It’s really easy to learn and you'll use it loads!
How to make pom poms
From bobble hats to bunting - you can't beat a good pompom! Here we'll show you how to make pom poms, as well as how to shape your pompoms too.
