The back loop single crochet (BLSC) is an excellent way to extend your crochet skills and knowledge.
This stitch is a variation of the basic single crochet stitch and it will give your work texture, ridges, elasticity and great lines.
You can use this great beginner technique in crochet projects where you want a knitted look like cuffs, scarves or hems.
In this tutorial I will teach you how to block crochet projects.
Crochet is a fulfilling hobby that allows you to create all sorts of wonderful things, from cozy blankets to stylish garments and accessories.
However, the process of making crochet projects does not necessarily end with the last stitch. To achieve a clean and professional finish, it is important to block some of your crochet projects.
Blocking refers to the process of shaping your crochet project after weaving in the ends. This essential finishing technique helps you achieve perfect stitch definition, even tension and a professional-looking finish.
In this blog post, we will explore all aspects of blocking crochet projects and provide a step-by-step guide on how to achieve perfectly finished projects.
If you want to learn how to crochet, this beginners guide is perfect for you.
Through this beginners guide to crochet I’m going to teach you all the necessary skills you need to learn as a crochet beginner.
With 14 carefully thought through bite sized steps, you will learn how to advance and finish your first crochet project in no time. Crocheting scarves, blankets, hats, headbands and even crochet garments won’t be impossible after learning how to crochet.
Dive into each of the steps one by one, and you’ll not be overwhelmed by everything you need to learn to know how to crochet.
The 3/4 Sleeves Crochet Sweater is a great crochet garment for women. It comes in sizes XS to 5XL and works up quickly.
It’s a short slightly cropped crochet sweater with a lovely lace stitch pattern and crochet ribbing.
Pick your 2 favorite colors to crochet this easy crochet pullover.
One of the most basic and essential techniques in crochet is the crochet yarn over. A yarn over is simply the act of wrapping the yarn over the crochet hook to create a new loop.
The yarn over in crochet is abbreviated as “yo” in crochet patterns and is used in all crochet stitches, including single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. It is a fundamental skill that every crocheter needs to master to crochet a wide range of patterns and designs.
Are you looking to learn how to crochet foundation stitches? In this article, we’ll take a look at everything from what foundation stitches are exactly, when they should be used over traditional chain stitches (ch) and their variations.
You can also find links to step by step tutorials for crocheting the Foundation Single Crochet (FSC), Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC), Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) and even Foundation Treble Crochet (FTR).
With plenty of helpful tips and tricks on troubleshooting mistakes you will have all you need in order to become a pro at mastering how to crochet foundation stitches. By the end of this article not only will you know all about these amazing foundations stitches but also be ready to start your next crochet project confidently!
The foundation treble crochet stitch (FTR) is a great way to start any crochet project, especially if you’re working with treble crochet stitches.
The FTR creates a chain stitch and a treble crochet in the same stitch, which is why it is often referred to as the chainless foundation treble crochet or the treble crochet foundation chain.
The steps for this stitch are quite simple, and once you understand the basics, it is easy to crochet. So let’s dive into this foundation treble crochet tutorial.
Find both step by step photos, full video tutorial & written instructions in this post.
The foundation double crochet stitch (FDC) is a great way to start your next crochet project when working with double crochet stitches.
The FDC creates a chain stitch and a double crochet in the same stitch, which is why it is often referred to as the chainless foundation double crochet or the double crochet foundation chain.
The steps for this stitch are quite simple, and once you understand the basics, it is easy to crochet. So let’s dive into this foundation double crochet tutorial.
Find both photo, video & written instructions in this post.
The foundation half double crochet stitch is a great way to start crochet projects when crocheting half double crochet stitches.
This stitch creates a chain stitch and a half double crochet in the same stitch, which is why it is often referred to as the chainless foundation half double crochet or the half double crochet foundation chain.
The steps for this stitch are quite simple, and once you understand the basics, it is easy to crochet. So let’s dive into this foundation half double crochet tutorial to learn a new technique.
Find both photo, video & written instructions in this post.
Keep reading to learn how to crochet the foundation single crochet stitch. The foundation single crochet stitch (FSC) is a great way to start a crochet project.
When you crochet the FSC, you create a chain stitch & a single crochet in the same stitch. Because of that you often find it referred to as the chainless foundation single crochet or the single crochet foundation chain.
The steps for this stitch are quite simple, and once you understand the basics, it is easy to crochet. So let’s dive into this foundation single crochet tutorial.
Find both photo, video & written instructions in this post.
A crochet chain space are used in a variety of crochet projects, but what are they?
A chain space is created by crocheting chain(s) in the middle of a row or round. In many cases you also skipping a certain number of stitches on the previous row or round before you crochet into the next stitch.
Chain spaces are commonly used to create airy lace stitch patterns in crochet. Chain spaces also creates spaces for other stitches to be worked into. Chain spaces can be used in a variety of different crochet projects, from blankets and shawls to clothing and accessories.
This crochet tutorial is going to teach you how to crochet the Quintuple Treble Crochet Stitch (quintr). This is one of the basic crochet stitches classified as one of the tall crochet stitches.
It is taller than the double treble crochet stitch (dtr), triple treble crochet (trtr) and quadruple treble crochet (qtr or quad tr).
The crochet stitch is explained in a step-by-step photo and video tutorial. You will also find details about the quintuple treble crochet stitch abbreviation, chart symbol, turning chains and more!
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