Tutorials
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How to Crochet Foundation Stitches and the Magic Ring
Your guide to crocheting Single Double Foundation Stitches ad the Magic Ring Stitch Hello and thanks for stopping by today. I like to start new projects, but I hate crocheting the first row. Many times, if you begin with a chain, the stitches are tight and pull that edge of your project. Even if you…
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How to Crochet the Star Stitch
Hello and welcome to today’s blog! Today we’re going to learn how to do one of my favorite stitches, the star stitch. I like the crochet star stitch because it is a lot of fun to do and it creates a really pretty texture in the crochet fabric. The star stitch may look complicated, but…
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How to Crochet the Catherine Wheel Square Pattern
Hello and welcome to today’s blog. One of the things I like to do is find new crochet stitches and try them out. I found the Catherine Wheel Square Pattern a while back and have really enjoyed it. It is a yarn eater, but the results are stunning. I like to work the pattern in…
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All About Granny Squares
Today let’s learn all about Granny Squares and how to Crochet them. Hello, and thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy this blog and my other blogs. I certainly enjoy writing them for you. Today we’re going to learn how to crochet one of the most popular motifs in crochet – Granny Squares. Perhaps…
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How to Crochet the Corner 2 Corner (C2C) Pattern
Hello and thanks for stopping by today! One of my favorite crochet patterns is the Corner 2 Corner (C2C) pattern. It is fun and once you get the hang of the pattern it works up quickly. You can use the C2C crochet pattern to make afghans, baby blankets, bags, home décor items, and many more…
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How to Crochet Ripple and Chevron Patterns
Hello and welcome! Today I want to share with you how to crochet the popular ripple and chevron patterns. These are classic patterns that have been handed down from generation to generation. I think what makes these patterns perennial favorites is their beauty and simplicity. You have the chance to express your creativity in not…
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Crochet Tutorial #3 – Intermediate Stitches and Techniques
Hello and thanks for stopping by today. This is the third installment of our crochet tutorial series. If you missed the first two, here are the links to get caught up. Crochet Tutorial #1 – Basic Crochet Stitches Crochet Tutorial #2 – Working with Color Today we are going to focus on some…
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Crochet Tutorial #2 –Working with Color
Hello and welcome back to our crochet tutorial series. In the first installment, we learned basic crochet stitches, crochet hooks, and their sizes, basic crochet terms and abbreviations, and how to weave in the tails of your project so they won’t come unraveled. If you need to catch up, check out my last post Crochet…
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Crochet Tutorial #1 – Basic Crochet Stitches
Welcome to the first crochet tutorial. I plan on publishing several tutorials covering the basics all the way up to more advanced techniques and stitches. I hope these tutorials help you learn and enjoy the art of crochet. I learned how to crochet when I was about 9 years old. I watched my…
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How to Read and Work Crochet Graphs
Crochet graphs are used as graphic representations of crochet patterns. They are used in Filet crochet, Intarsia, Fair Isle, colorwork, and other types of crochet. Unlike diagrams, crochet graphs do not use symbols. Squares in the graph are filled in to signify stitches or colors. There are many graphs available online, and you can…
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10 Crochet Techniques You Need to Know
I have been crocheting for many years and I’ve learned several techniques. Today I’d like to share some techniques I’ve learned that I hope will make your crochet more enjoyable. These are simple tips and techniques, no rocket science. They are just some I’ve found useful throughout the years and wanted to share them with…