The first seaming technique that most crocheters learn is the whipstitch. While whipstitching has a time and a place, there are several other types of seams used to join two pieces of crocheted fabric, such as the flat slip stitch seam. The flat slip stitch seam is my favorite crochet seaming technique that’s often used…
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Triple Textures 12″ Afghan Square – Free Crochet Pattern
In 2014, my friend Tamara from Moogly Blog began hosting year long afghan crochet alongs. Over the coarse of each year, she shares 24, 12″ crochet square patterns designed by guest designers and then wraps up each afghan crochet along with instructions for a border. If you were to dedicate a couple hours of crochet…
O’ Christmas Tree Wreath – Free Yarn Tutorial
The last yarn wreath I made for Christmas was the Snowman Pom Wreath. I still think it’s a fun wreath, but when I saw Lion Brand Yarn’s Go For Faux Thick & Quick fur yarn I immediately thought “This will make a perfect winter themed yarn wreath!” >CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP TO RECEIVE OUR…
1 Quick Tip for Crocheting PERFECT Spike Stitches!
The crochet spike stitch is an easy crochet stitch that is used to add visual interest to projects. You may have also seen it referred to as a long single crochet or elongated single crochet. It is worked like a regular single crochet with the exception of where you place your hook to begin the…
Learn to Crochet – Alternate Double Crochet Decrease
When we first learn to work the double crochet stitch in rows, we learn one of the two following methods: Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch), work the first dc in the first st. Chain 3 (counts as first dc), work the first dc in the next st. While these methods are great when we’re…
Learn How to Make Crochet Rope Handles
There are several different ways that you can crochet handles for bags, but unfortunately, many of these styles have a lot more stretch to them than preferred. You can adjust your hook size, crochet with a tighter tension, and even sew a ribbon onto the back of the handle to try and keep it from…