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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sep 30 2024