CROCHET BASICS

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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...
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Sep 30 2024

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...
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Sep 30 2024

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...
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Sep 30 2024

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...
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Sep 30 2024

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...
Post by broVishal
Sep 30 2024

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...
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Sep 30 2024

How to use a stitch marker

Beginner crocheters are often guided towards working on projects that are crocheted in rows (i.e. scarves). However, here at The Woobles, we believe you...
Post by broVishal
Sep 30 2024

Identify the right side of crochet

There’s a so-called right and wrong side of crochet. That sounds a bit harsh, so another way of thinking about it is that there’s...
Post by broVishal
Sep 30 2024