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
This post may contain affiliate links. The double crochet stitch is a simple, versatile stitch that is one of the most commonly used stitches in crochet. In terms of height, this stitch is taller than both a single crochet and half double crochet stitch but shorter than the treble (triple) crochet stitch. This tutorial will … Read more
When I released my pattern for my amigurumi Koala: Kaya Koala, I kept hearing the same questions over and over: “Is it hard to work with that yarn?”, “I’ve had troubles working with fur yarn in the past, any tips?”, “How do you keep track of your stitches with faux fur yarn?” , “Can you even … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. This is an unsponsored post. All opinions are my own. When planning our first family vacation that required airline travel after learning to crochet, my first question was obviously, “Can I take my crochet hook on an airplane?”. This is a really common question that I see others ask … Read more
The half double crochet stitch is a simple, basic and versatile stitch. It is one of the basic crochet stitches that forms the basis of a crocheters tool box. In terms of height, this stitch is half way between a single crochet and a double crochet stitch. This tutorial will show you how to do … Read more
The single crochet stitch is considered to be one of the most simple, versatile and basic stitches and one of the first stitches beginner crocheters should start with. This stitch is used extensively in amigurumi patterns as it creates a dense, closed fabric. In this blog post I’ll show you how to do the … Read more
Foundation double crochet stitches are a useful technique that can be a real time saver because it creates a starting chain and your first row of double crochet stitches for your project at the same time. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to do the Foundation Double Crochet Stitch with written instructions and … Read more
Foundation crochet stitches are a useful technique to know that can be a real time saver because it creates a base chain and your first row of stitches for your project at the same time. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to do the Foundation Single Crochet Stitch. I’ve included both written instructions … Read more
Foundation half double crochet stitches are a useful technique to know that can be a real time saver because it creates a base chain and your first row of half double crochet stitches for your project at the same time. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to do the Foundation Half Double Crochet … Read more
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