CROCHET FOR MODERN MAKERS
The crochet moss stitch (also know by several other names – crochet linen stitch, seed stitch or granite stitch) is one of the easiest crochet stitch patterns to learn, as well as one of my absolute favourites! It was one …
Chainless foundation crochet stitches are a total game changer! Foundation crochet stitches replace the chain AND the first row when starting a new crochet project. When it suits the pattern (more about that below), this is my absolute favorite way …
Foundation double crochet (fdc) is my absolute favorite way to start a new project that begins with a simple double crochet row. The fdc stitch replaces your usual starting chain PLUS the first double crochet row – you are essentially …
The Foundation Half Double Crochet (fhdc) stitch is a great way to start a new project that begins with a half double crochet row. The fhdc stitch replaces your usual starting chain PLUS the first half double crochet row – …
The foundation single crochet stitch (fsc) is my absolute favorite way to start a new project that begins with a single crochet row. The fsc stitch replaces your usual starting chain PLUS the first single crochet row – you are …
Learn how to create this unique diagonal chevron crochet stitch! This stitch is worked in the round, making it an eye-catching stitch pattern for a crochet cowl, headband or basket. Notes Please read these notes before starting! Then scroll down …
Learn how to add ribbing to a crochet hat! This technique will also work great for adding ribbing to a crochet sweater or cardigan, or even a blanket! How to add ribbing to crochet – video tutorial How to add …
Learn how to change colors in Tunisian crochet, using a simple color chart to crochet a small swatch. Notes Have a quick read of these notes and then scroll down for the photo and video tutorials! This tutorial assumes that …
In this tutorial you will learn how to seamlessly join Tunisian crochet panels or strips. This is a great technique to know if you are working on a larger Tunisian crochet project, and don’t fancy using (or don’t have!) a …
Learn how to Tunisian crochet and open up a whole new world of crochet techniques, stitches and patterns, that look completely unlike regular crochet! Read on to learn how to Tunisian crochet step-by-step. Brand new to Tunisian crochet? You may …
Solomon’s Knot – also known as the Love Knot or Lover’s Knot – is a deceptively simple crochet stitch. This openwork stitch is worked using just chains and single crochets, to create a lace mesh of intertwined diamonds. Solomon’s Knot …
Yarn stashes – they start off slowly don’t they? You buy some yarn for your next project while you still have a WIP or two in hand. Or you get an email about a “24 hour only!” sale and you …
The Single Crochet Thermal Stitch is a variation on the basic Single Crochet that we all learned when we were first starting out. The unique thing about this stitch is that it gives you a double layer of single crochet …