Learning Path
Crochet library that fills in the gaps of your education - everyone learns something new!
Stop searching and start crocheting:
- ALL Access to our 12 Course Learning Path (learn on your time)!
- Enjoy education without ads or gimmicks!
- Get service and support from real people you can count on!
“Even though I have been crocheting for 47 years (and counting), I find the courses interesting and enlightening. Since I'm mostly self-taught, a lot of my knowledge and experience is intuitive and informal. American Crochet Association has helped me to define that knowledge and therefore makes me more confident of what I know.”
- Hinda Ader, Facebook reviews
Most crocheters make mistakes, and not for lack of trying.
We don't know what we don't know, and that lack of know-how shows up in our work?
- Having too few or too many stitches (why are my ends always wavy)
- Finished projects not looking like the examples (how frustrating)
- Wasting time searching for one answer, but only feeling more lost and confused (just tell me what I need to know)
The Learning Path is a crochet foundation that's kind of like earning a degree in crochet; You'll build knowledge and skills that will help you to crochet more, better, faster & with fewer mistakes.
"I have been crocheting for many years. I didn’t realize there was so much more to learn until I joined the American Crochet Association. Their courses are thorough, easy to understand, professional, and include clear pictures and instructions. I’m very happy I joined the ACA. My crochet has definitely improved since I started applying the concepts I’ve learned from the ACA!"
- Connie E., ACA member since July 2016
Support: I'm here to help!
As the founder and lead educator, I'm here to help make sure you have a rewarding experience!
The ACA is dedicated to helping crocheters help themselves, so that crochet can be passed through the generations in better hands than we found it.
If you're looking for a clear path to build your skills, start a crochet career, or be part of a progressive community... the Learning Path is a great place for you to start!
Salena Baca
Meet Your Instructor
I learned to crochet at the age of 5 and haven't put my hook down since! I've published over 400 patterns, authored 8 crochet books (so far...), taught 2 courses with Craftsy, and launched the American Crochet Association. I currently live in Oregon with my husband, son, 2 cats and 1 dog.
- 2009-present: Salena Baca Crochet
- 2012-2016: Design Wars, Founder
- 2014-2017: Happily Hooked Magazine; Content Coordinator, Director of Relations
- 2014-2016: The Pattern Pack; Founder & Editor
- 2015: Author
- 2015-present: American Crochet Association; Founder & Lead Educator
- 2016, 2018: Craftsy Instructor
- 2018-2020: Yarnpreneur Academy; CEO / Lead Yarn Lover
“I love the fact that you have the convenience of viewing the videos when your schedule allows and that you can re-view as needed. Salena Baca speaks at a pace that is appropriate for learning, neither too fast nor too slow. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone, from beginner to experienced, who wants to learn more about crochet.”
- Mary Stanton, Facebook reviews
Fill in all the gaps...
Our 12 course Learning path includes essential shortcuts, tips, cheat sheets, and techniques to help you crochet more and make your yarn money last longer.
Every course includes video, written lessons, quizzes, and action steps to help build crochet knowledge and skill!
"Oh gosh. I just love the ACA. Every chance I get to talk about it, I do. I LOVE the new layout. For me, it's easier to stay focused. When too much information is offered at once I get easily distracted and therefore I don't retain the information as well.
I definitely feel more confident about yarn and have shared some of my newfound knowledge to other fiber artists that I know. I cannot wait for the next course to start! Thanks for all the hard work you guys do at the ACA. I just can't say enough good things about it. Proud to be an ACA member!"
- Amanda Pippin, ACA member since 2016