About Smart - Knit - Crocheting

Learning to knit or crochet, or trying to understand a pattern that skips steps? You’re in the right place.

If you’re learning to knit or crochet, or if you’ve learned the basics and suddenly run into an instruction like M1 with no explanation, you’re not alone. This happens to almost everyone. Many patterns assume you already know techniques they never actually taught you.

That’s exactly why Smart Knit Crocheting exists.

Who is this Site For?

Smart Knit Crocheting is for:

  • Complete beginners who are just picking up needles or a hook for the first time
  • Advanced beginners and early intermediates who know the basics but feel stuck when patterns skip steps
  • Makers who enjoy browsing stitch libraries to find ideas for blankets, scarves, and other projects, even when they’re not following a pattern
  • Anyone who wants clear, calm explanations without feeling rushed, judged, or overwhelmed

If you’ve ever thought, “I should know this by now,” please know, you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

How I Help

I teach knitting and crochet the way I wish patterns did:

  • Step-by-step tutorials written in plain, friendly language
  • Clear explanations of specific techniques and pattern terms
  • Help you can quickly find when you’re in the middle of a project and not sure what to do next
  • Large knit and crochet stitch libraries you can browse for inspiration when you want to design a scarf, blanket, or other project without following a pattern

You can start right at the beginning, or jump straight to the stitch or technique you need. There’s no right or wrong place to start.

A Bit About Me

My name is Janice, and knitting and crochet have been part of my life for many years. I first learned from my grandmother as a child, stepped away for a while, and returned to the craft a few years ago with a deeper understanding of how confusing and sometimes discouraging learning on your own can be.

When I took over Smart Knit Crocheting, my hope was to make this site feel like a patient, encouraging guide, the kind you can come back to whenever instructions don’t make sense and you just want someone to explain things clearly.

Experience You Can Trust

I’m a certified educator through:

  • The Craft Yarn Council, Certified Knitting Instructor
  • The Craft Yarn Council, Certified Crochet Instructor

Continuing Education Through the Knitting Guild of America (TKGA)

That means the techniques you learn here are taught carefully and correctly while remaining friendly and approachable.

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I am a member of The Knitting Guild Association and Crochet Guild of America.

The Knitting Guild Association Certificate for Janice Jones
Certificate from the Craft Yarn Council for Janice Jones Knitting Instructor
Craft yarn council crochet instructor certificate