How to Seamlessly Change Yarn Colors in Crochet Tutorial

Learning how to change colors in crochet is a great way to add detail and excitement to a crochet project.  In today’s quick tutorial, I’m breaking down the basic technique for how to change yarn colors in crochet projects for complete beginners.   If you’re a visual learner, I’ve included a photo tutorial as well … Read more

How to Crochet in the Back Bumps of a Chain Tutorial

Knowing how to crochet into the back bumps of a chain is a great skill to have in your crochet toolbox.  This technique can help clean up the bottom of your work so that it matches the top of your work and it used in various different ways for improving the look of the bottom … Read more

How to Crochet a Chain For Beginners With Pictures and Video

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

How to Single Crochet Increase (sc inc) With Video Tutorial

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

How to Single Crochet Decrease (aka SCDEC and SC2TOG)

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

How to Single Crochet Three Together (Sc3tog) Tutorial

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

Standing Double Crochet Tutorial: No More SL ST and Chain!

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

Standing Half Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial (aka HDC Join)

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

How to: Crochet Puff Stitch Tutorial

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. The crochet Puff Stitch is a great stitch for adding texture to your crochet projects. The Puff Stitch forms fluffy, raised bump in your fabric that is double-sided so it looks great on both sides of your project. Today I’ll show you how to … Read more

How to do Tunisian Knit Stitch Crochet Tutorial

This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. The Tunisian Knit stitch is a versatile stitch to learn for those wanting to learn how to do Tunisian Crochet. The Tunisian Knit Stitch is used in a wide variety of projects, creates a plush, dense fabric that is just lovely and have a … Read more