Walkthroughs related to yarn and crochet.
The back stitch is a common feature found in embroidery and sewing. It’s also very simple to use within crochet projects and can create a beautiful effect and add embellishment to your patterns. Today I’m sharing a tutorial on how to use this stitch within your crochet and provide some examples on how it could be used.
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The suzette stitch a a beautiful way to add some eye catching texture to your next crochet project. This written tutorial also includes photos to help explain stitch placements and provide a clear visual of how the swatch looks while working up the rows. Don’t forget to check out project ideas at the end! Let’s learn how to make the suzette stitch together.
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The herringbone double crochet is a variation of the double crochet stitch. It creates the appearance of a gentle slant making it a lovely and simple alternative to a basic stitch.
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The herringbone half double crochet stitch might sound intimidating but it’s quite simple and adds an elegant touch to your project.
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The bobble stitch is a fun way to add some depth and texture to your patterns. It can be used in a variety of ways and is a great way to add a modern touch to your projects. Let’s begin:
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Hello, hello! I’m back with another tutorial for you! If you are a new crocheter and have wanted to try a simple pattern, the classic granny square is for you. I had a lot of positive feedback with my last tutorial “How to Crochet a Hexagon” and had requests to continue making other walk-throughs using the same written and photo method. I hope you enjoy this one as well. Let’s begin:
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Recently on Instagram, I shared a photo of some crochet hexagons that I was making for a blanket. A few people sent me messages asking for a pattern so I thought a tutorial would be helpful. This is a great motif to work on and is a simple, beautiful project. Along with the tutorial, I have included some ideas on how these motifs could be used. Let’s begin:
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Today I have a quick and free crochet tutorial on how to make a fun and cute skirt for a 12 inch fashion doll.
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The moss stitch (also known as the linen stitch and granite stitch) is a simple and repetitive pattern that is a great for beginners looking for a simple project. Depending on the yarn and hook used, it can work up to be fairly dense without the appearance of holes or gaps while still maintaining a flexible drape. For this reason, it is a common stitch for washcloths, scarfs and blankets.
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Hi friends! If you are part of any crochet groups on Facebook, or browse through related blogs and posts on Instagram, you have probably seen some crochet slang being used. Some of them can be pretty confusing and there so many that they can be hard to keep track of.
I have gone through and made a handy list, just for you! I’ve compiled the most popular crochet slang so you can bookmark it, save it to your phone, or pin it to your crochet Pinterest board for future reference.
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