Abstract: An instructional crochet apparatus for crocheting a pre-determined design comprises a grid having a plurality of grid blocks arranged and configured in substantially aligned rows and columns. Each alternating row of the grid is off-set from each other row such that each alternating row is substantially aligned with each other. Color indicators disposed on the grid are arranged and configured to define the pre-determined design. Stitch guides comprise crochet stitch directions. Each grid block substantially corresponds to a crochet stitch and the pre-determined design is created in crochet by crochet stitching performed in accordance with the color indicators and the stitch guides.