Tutorials
How to Make Tunisian Crochet Foundation Row and Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)
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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Interlocking Crochet – Understanding the Back Side
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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How To Crochet Tunisian Reverse Stitch
**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 …
How to Use a Pom Pom Maker
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 …
How to Crochet Lover’s Knot
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 …
How to Crochet Spike Stitch
In this post, I’ll teach you how to crochet spike stitch. The spike stitch is an easy way to add interest to a fabric, particularly if you’re working in alternating color rows. You can create spike stitches based on many different standard crochet stitches. See below for written instructions and a video tutorial!
How to Crochet Linked DC
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to crochet linked dc, or linked double crochet. This stitch is creates a denser fabric with less ‘gaps’ when compared to regular double crochet. It also has a slightly different texture, as it leaves a horizontal ‘ridge’ across the fabric. I’ve also included a video tutorial so you …