You've mastered basic stitches and you've got a handful of projects under your belt. Of course, you've got 3 WIPs on the hook & a pattern library a mile long, but you're kind of just... stagnant, technique-wise. Maybe even bored? Not sure which direction to head in? Well, they-dies & gentle-them, you've come to the right place!
Intro
A few weeks ago, I was idly complaining in /r/craftsnark about the dearth of content for intermediate and advanced crocheters. This makes sense-- craft groups naturally see a lot of posts from newbies needing help, & many designers find profit in producing patterns/kits for beginners. Beginners are awesome! But I remember a year or two after I started crocheting (and sometimes even now), I was getting... bored. Restless. There are so many resources & roadmaps for beginning crocheters out there, but once you pass into the more advanced area, those supports and resources kind of dry up and are harder to find. I've noticed in other threads online that I'm not the only crocheter who feels this way. So, be the change you want to see in the world & all that, yadda yadda yadda, I spent hours compiling this resource post. Ta-dah!
Disclaimer
This post is not an exhaustive list of all the possible intermediate/advanced techniques available in crochet. For example, I primarily make amigurumis, so I'd love for people specializing in blankets, home decor, wearables, etc. to chime in with their favorite resources (which I'll add to this main post).
I'm also not an expert in any way, and I'm not affiliated with any of the websites/YouTubers/pattern designers listed here. All linked patterns are free and I've included both non-Ravelry & Ravelry links where available. I have also tried to include a mixture of popular & unknown patterns, as well as supporting diverse designers. I haven't read/watched everything I've linked to, so if you have a video of a technique that you prefer, comment below & I will include it.
Additionally, everyone learns differently and at their own pace. While mosaic crochet might seem "intermediate" to me, a person who started with single crochet scarves, that might have been the very first thing you made as a beginner! Or maybe you got into crochet specifically to make beautiful beaded jewelry & beadwork is old news to you. Your mileage may vary.
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