Crochet Tutorials
Crochet tutorials
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Tutorial – Basic Filet Crochet
Filet crochet can look intimidating, but it’s really an easy technique and can be used to make just about any design! You can make something simple, like this Heart Filet Block by I’m Hooked, or something more complex, like this Four Rose Doily by Elizabeth Ann White. There are even filet versions of the Last Supper and the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Below is a filet crochet chart for a small motif. I’ve also included a traditional crochet chart version of the exact same design. See how clear and easy the filet chart looks in comparison? For this tutorial, we’re going to ignore the traditional chart and focus on how to read the filet chart. Each…
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Whipstitch Seam Through Wrong Side Loops
There are dozens of ways to join crochet blanket squares and motifs. One of my favorite methods is the whipstitch seam through wrong side loops only. The unused, right-side loops line up neatly on either side of the seam, setting off each motif separately rather than blending them together.
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Alternative Double Dc Decrease
When working in double crochet (dc), have you ever wanted a sleeker, less bulky alternative to the standard double crochet 3 together (dc3tog)? Create a sharper angle and less bulk with this alternative, double dc decrease!
