Crochet Tutorials
Crochet tutorials
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All About Gauge
I know a lot of knitters and crocheters cringe at the words "gauge" and "swatching". But working up a gauge swatch before starting a project can be important, and it doesn't have to be difficult! Clover gave me a free swatch ruler and needle gauge tool to try and review for you. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to share some information with you about gauge and swatching.
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Tutorial – How to crochet a Romanian Cord
The Romanian cord is a flat cord with a striking texture that is the same on both sides. It's a perfect option for things like drawstrings, ties, bag handles, straps, or even belts! The easy technique starts with 2 setup stitches, and then is just one simple stitch repeated for the desired length of your cord.
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Tutorial – Working into the 3rd Loop of Half Double Crochet
All the basic stitches in crochet have a front loop and back loop, which form a V shape at the top of the stitch. Half double crochet (hdc) is unique because it has an extra, 3rd loop. Learn how to find this 3rd loop, whether working in rows or in rounds, and see what happens when you work into it.
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Almost Invisible Single Crochet Increase
A traditional crochet increase is done by simply working 2 stitches into the same stitch. Sometimes though, this can be too visible, or can open up that stitch too much. For those situations, this (almost) invisible increase may be a better option.
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Tutorial – Intermeshing Crochet Basics
Intermeshing crochet is a technique of working 2 layers of crocheted mesh together. It creates a thick, squishy fabric with fun, geometric designs. Learn the basics in this tutorial.
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Tutorial – Crochet Star Stitch
Add a bit of sparkle to your crochet with star stitch! The big, bold stitch looks great in stripes, and is much easier to make than it looks. Each crochet star stitch is basically a cluster stitch, building off of the previous star stitch. Learn how in this tutorial.
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Tutorial – Picot Two Ways
A picot is a small loop of chain stitches, usually used as a decorative element for edgings and lace. There are a few different ways commonly used to close picots. In this tutorial, we'll explore two of them.
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Tutorial – Bavarian Stitch in Rows
Bavarian Stitch is a crochet technique that creates a beautiful, textured, diamond shaped design. It is typically worked in the round, making a square from the center out, but with a few adjustments, the same technique can easily be applied in rows!
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Learn to Crochet – Lesson 8 – Granny Square
If you've never picked up a hook before, and don't quite know where to start....start here! This series of tutorials will walk you through how to get started, and some of the most basic stitches and techniques. By the end of the series, you'll be ready to test your skills with some beginner patterns.
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Learn to Crochet – Lesson 7 – Finishing
If you've never picked up a hook before, and don't quite know where to start....start here! This series of tutorials will walk you through how to get started, and some of the most basic stitches and techniques. By the end of the series, you'll be ready to test your skills with some beginner patterns.
