Making an I-cord with crochet is… maybe possible, but certainly not easy, so I’m going to show you how to make an I-cord easily using a Lucet Fork. I-cords need not be solely for knitters any longer! This tool is so simple but it really makes the job much easier. I-Cords are useful for straps […]
The Tunisian crochet honeycomb stitch is another one of those stitch patterns that looks way more complicated than it is! You only need to know two stitches to create this fabric – the Tunisian simple stitch and the Tunisian purl stitch! Read on to get the instructions for this beautiful, but easy Tunisian stitch, including
Today we’re doing something a little different – DIY crochet stitch markers! Once you purchase a few initial supplies, these are super inexpensive, quick, and fun to make. They also make great small gifts for fellow crafters in your life. Read on to find out how to make your own DIY crochet stitch markers –
The bobble stitch is a great stitch to learn to add a literal “pop” to your project. I’ve got a quick video tutorial for you that will show you how to crochet the infamous bobble stitch – plus written directions for those who don’t prefer video!
Tunisian crochet, also known as afghan crochet, is a fun crochet variation that falls somewhere between crochet and knitting on the fiber arts spectrum. Whereas in regular crochet you work one stitch at a time across a row then turn the work around (or continue in a round, depending on the project), for Tunisian crochet
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If you have tried interlocking crochet you may find yourself wondering how in the world you can predict what the back side of your project will look like. In this post, I’m going to break down exactly how the back of the project is determined based on what the front of the project looks like!
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**post updated February 2022, originally published October 2014** Tunisian Reverse Stitch, abbreviated TRS, is one of the most used stitches in Tunisian crochet. It is very helpful to prevent the dreaded “Tunisian curl”, and it is not too difficult! In this post, I will walk you through How to Crochet Tunisian Reverse Stitch with written
While it’s totally possible to make a pom pom without one (and I show you how here!), a pom pom maker makes the job so much easier, faster, and more fun, that I highly recommend picking one up. They come in a variety of sizes, and I was able to pick up a 4-pack for
If you’ve wondered how to crochet Lover’s Knot, look no further! This beautiful, stretchy, lacy stitch is much easier than it appears. Also called Solomon’s Knot, this stitch is basically a funky, stretched out version of a single crochet. Below, I’ll walk you through the stitch step-by-step, with photos and a video tutorial to guide
The thermal stitch is one of those deceptive stitches – it seems much more complicated than it is! See below for a video tutorial and photo walk through to learn how to crochet thermal stitch. Let’s demystify this thick, warm, wonderful stitch!