CROCHET BASICS

How to half double crochet stitch (hdc)

How to half double crochet stitch (hdc)

The half double crochet stitch (hdc) is the halfway point between a single crochet (sc) and double crochet stitch (dc). Compared to a single (sc) stitch, it requires a yarn over before you...

How to half double crochet stitch (hdc)

The half double crochet stitch (hdc) is the halfway point between a single crochet (sc) and double crochet stitch (dc). Compared to a single (sc) stitch, it requires a yarn over before you...

How to crochet a turning chain

How to crochet a turning chain

Since crochet is always worked in one direction, once you've reached the end of a row, you'll need to turn your work so that you can continue crocheting in that...

How to crochet a turning chain

Since crochet is always worked in one direction, once you've reached the end of a row, you'll need to turn your work so that you can continue crocheting in that...

How to single crochet decrease

How to single crochet decrease

There are two ways to crochet a decrease stitch. When working in the round, do the invisible decrease stitch for a smoother finish. When working on a piece where both...

How to single crochet decrease

There are two ways to crochet a decrease stitch. When working in the round, do the invisible decrease stitch for a smoother finish. When working on a piece where both...

How to single crochet stitch (sc)

How to single crochet stitch (sc)

The single crochet stitch is the most basic crochet stitch, and is also the stitch used throughout most amigurumi – crochet softies. All other stitches are based on this one,...

How to single crochet stitch (sc)

The single crochet stitch is the most basic crochet stitch, and is also the stitch used throughout most amigurumi – crochet softies. All other stitches are based on this one,...

How to yarn over in crochet

How to yarn over in crochet

Yarning over, abbreviated yo, is one of the basic building blocks of most crochet stitches. To create different types of stitches, it may be used before or after the hook...

How to yarn over in crochet

Yarning over, abbreviated yo, is one of the basic building blocks of most crochet stitches. To create different types of stitches, it may be used before or after the hook...

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations

At first glance, crochet patterns look like a foreign language. They use a lot of abbreviations and symbols, but once you get used to decoding them, they actually make it...

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations

At first glance, crochet patterns look like a foreign language. They use a lot of abbreviations and symbols, but once you get used to decoding them, they actually make it...