Learn how to do the Single Crochet Increase Stitch (aka scinc) with this step-by-step tutorial. The single crochet increase stitch is a variation of the basic single crochet stitch to increase your stitch count by one stitch. This is one of the basic crochet stitches you need to know for shaping your crochet projects to … Read more
Learn how to do the Single Crochet Decrease Stitch (aka sc dec) with this step-by-step tutorial. The single crochet decrease stitch is a variation of the basic single crochet stitch to decrease two single crochet stitches to one. This is one of the basic crochet stitches you need to know for shaping your crochet projects. … Read more
Learn how to do the SC3TOG or Single Crochet Three Together with this step-by-step tutorial. The SC3TOG is a variation of the basic single crochet stitch to decrease three single crochet stitches to one but it can also be used as a cluster stitch. This tutorial includes a photo tutorial with written instructions as well … Read more
The Tunisian Purl stitch is a versatile, beginner’s stitch for those learning to do Tunisian Crochet. The Tunisian Purl stitch (abbreviated as TPS) is used in a wide variety of projects to add texture to your fabric and when used on its own, closely mimics the look of the knitted purl stitch or garter stitch … Read more
Today I’m going to teach you a new technique that will eliminate the gap created by chain 3 turning chains and help you ditch the slip stitch joining method. Crochet standing stitches give you a quicker, cleaner yarn join that looks just like a normal double crochet. I’ll walk you through step by step how … Read more
Sick of having a gap in the edge of your crochet piece when you use a turning chain? Or wish there was a way to join your yarn that was less bulky than the standard slip stitch join? Today I’m going to teach you how to do the standing half double crochet stitch (also called … Read more
Did you know there is a way to join a new yarn to your project without using a chain? The single crochet join (aka the standing single crochet) is a fabulous and easy way to join a new yarn to your project that gives a smoother, cleaner finish. In today’s blog post I’m going to … Read more
Learn how to crochet a cone with this easy tutorial. In this blog post, you’ll learn how to crochet a cone and the tools you need to learn what kind of cone to pick for your next project. In this cone free pattern, I’m going to show you multiple ways to crochet a cone shape … Read more
Many crochet projects start off by crocheting a flat circle: hats, circular blankets, baskets and amigurumi toys to name a few. Today I’m going to teach you how to crochet a flat circle by sharing a free pattern for a basic flat circle in different stitches. as well as some troubleshooting tips for fixing a … Read more
I have been on the fence about attending the CGOA Chain Link Conference for years. Travelling from Canada to a crochet event in the U.S. is costly and I never felt I knew what to expect from the trip or if it would be worth the cost. This year, I took the plunge and travelled … Read more
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