Knowing how to crochet a chain is a vital first step in learning how to crochet. Crochet chain stitches are where you will work your first row of crochet stitches. I’ll show you today how to crochet a chain in my step-by-step guide in which I’ve included both a video tutorial and a photo tutorial … Read more
Knowing how to crochet on both sides of a foundation chain is a critical skill for crocheters to know. You’ll need to know this skill to make an oval shape, commonly used in amigurumi projects, as slipper and baby shoe soles, bag bottoms and more. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to crochet … Read more
Are you a beginner crocheter looking to learn the Tunisian extended simple crochet stitch? Look no further! In this ultimate guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about how to crochet the Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch, from the materials required to the step-by-step instructions. With our detailed explanations, helpful images in our … Read more
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
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