Foundation crochet stitches, also sometimes called base chain stitches, are a great way to start crochet projects instead of using a regular chain. They provide more flexibility and stretch, reducing the possibility that your starting chain will be too tight or too loose. I start projects with foundation stitches whenever I possibly can. This is […]
Once you’ve learned how to front post double crochet, a whole new world of crochet possibilities is open to you! Front post double crochet is used in crochet cables, waffle stitch, some types of crochet ribbings, and basketweave stitch, to name a few. Take your crochet game up a notch with front post double crochet,
Last week’s lesson covered how to increase crochet, and this week we’re learning how to triple crochet! This is what I would consider the last of the basic crochet stitches, so good job! You’ve learned so much! If you’re new to crochet or this series, you can start with the first lesson, how to single
If I had to pick one most important stitch to learn in crochet, it would be the double crochet or dc (or DC). This stitch is used allll the time. It’s used in fans, and bobbles, and shells, and the list goes on and on. In this blog post, I’ll teach you how to double
Welcome back! Today we’re learning how to do the Half Double Crochet stitch (abbreviated HDC or hdc). If you’re just joining in and want to start from the beginning, check out the first post in this learn to crochet series, How to Single Crochet. And I hope you had a chance to try out the
Now you’ve got the single crochet and slip stitch under your belt (or if you haven’t, check out the first lesson in this series, How to Single Crochet!), it’s time to learn how to crochet in the front loop or back loop only. Maybe you’re thinking, huh? What does that even mean? Let’s find out!
It’s time to learn to slip stitch! I’ve you’re brand new to crochet and missed our first lesson, hop over to How to Single Crochet to get started from the beginning. In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to slip stitch crochet. Our blanket square for this lesson will be a combination of single crochet
If you’ve always wanted to learn to crochet, well, you’re in luck! This is the first lesson in my new how to crochet series. Every lesson will include a video tutorial and instructions. In this lesson, you’ll learn basics of crochet, including how to hold the hook and yarn and how to weave in ends
Front post and back post double crochet (fpdc and bpdc) is a great technique. It’s the basis for many ribbed cuffs and basketweave patterns.
You’ll often see instructions in patterns that tell you to crochet through the front or back loop only. What does that mean?