Today I want to share my tutorial for how to do a Half Double Crochet Decrease, which is also known as the HDCDEC, DC2TOG or Half Double Crochet Two Together Stitch. This stitch is a variation of the Half Double Crochet Stitch and is regularly used as a way to reduce two Half Double Crochet … Read more
Today I want to share my tutorial for how to do a Double Crochet Decrease, which is also known as the DCDEC, DC2TOG or Double Crochet Two Together Stitch. This stitch is a variation of the Double Crochet Stitch and is regularly used as a way to reduce two Double Crochet stitches to a single … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Getting near the end of your yarn and all you can think about is how you’re going to have to weave in yet ANOTHER end? Friend, I’m right there with you. Sometimes, when I’m working on a larger project, I will do whatever it … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. I’m working up a draft of an amigurumi pattern while I wait for the yarn I want to use to arrive and I thought I’d share a bit of my process and share some of my favourite tips to help improve your amigurumi crochet projects. What if I told … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. When crocheting amigurumi projects, there are a number of techniques that can be utilized to get get a better-looking finish. Sometimes designers will include instructions for some of these techniques in their patterns and sometimes, they’ll expect you to already know them. Today I … Read more
Today I want to show you one of my absolute favourite crochet stitches: the Thicket Stitch. Now, the Thicket Stitch often gets passed over because it is considered a beginner’s crochet stitch because it’s a simple one row repeat. But I love this stitch for it’s wonderful texture, versatility and it’s simplicity. This stitch can … Read more
If you can do the single crochet stitch and do a chain, then you can do the Picot Single Crochet Stitch. Picot Single Crochet Stitch is a variation of the single crochet stitch that creates a beautifully textured fabric that looks like tiny bobbles. Included in this tutorial are both a photo and video tutorial … Read more
Ever wanted to give your amigurumi crochet projects a bit of added weight? Struggling to get your crochet toys to stand up on their own? The solution is simple: try making a weighted base with Poly Pellets! Poly Pellets are small plastic pellets that can be used to add weight to your amigurumi projects. This … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. If you like to crochet amigurumi, you may have noticed (and dislike) the little bump that is formed when you’re working your single crochet decrease stitches in your projects. The standard way of executing a single crochet decrease stitch often leaves a gap or a bump on your project … Read more
This step-by-step tutorial will help you learn how to crochet a magic circle – also sometimes referred to as a magic ring / magic loop, or adjustable loop / adjustable ring. I’ve included step-by-step instructions with a photo tutorial and a video tutorial today to help ensure you have what you need to master this … Read more
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