There are certainly more types of crochet than the one’s listed but these are a few that you may want to know more about.
Amigurumi Crochet: This form that originated in Japan and it refers to making small stuffed toys or creatures from crocheted yarn. Ami means Crochet and nuigurumi means stuffed doll. Hello Kitty, Mario Kart are popular themes for Amigurumi e.g., children’s toys, homewares, fan items.
Filet Crochet : This is a crochet style created with chains and double crochet. It is a grid-like pattern where squares are either filled or not filled. The unique thing about filet crochet is that you can embed images using full and empty squares of the fabric eg, baby blanket, hand bags, cushions.
Micro Crochet: This is the latest style of crochet. Very fine thread and fine crochet hooks are used. This is very delicate work and probably best for more patient crocheter eg, teeny tiny things, embellishments
Tunisian Crochet: Worked on a long hook which stopped at the end. Tunisian crochet is very similar to knitting in that you have many live loops at any given time e.g. knit look items, scarves, blankets.
Granny square: this is the most popular and versatile pattern of crochet. It is a square pattern which can then be stitched together to form blanket, dress, scarf or other items. Lets quickly check video for how to crochet Granny Square
Once you learn this art you will be able to impress your family and friends in no time. There are lot of books available online or YouTube videos on how to crochet. So lets grab the hook and yarn and crochet on.