Now that you’ve learned the front post double crochet (fpdc) stitch, the front post treble crochet stitch (fptr), and the 2 strand forward crochet cable, you’re ready to try your hook at a more intermediate cable: the 6 strand forward cable. Once you’re comfortable with these post stitches and cables, you’re more than ready to…
Crochet Stitch Tutorial
How to Crochet – Front Post Double Crochet Decrease (fpdc2tog)
The next step in mastering post stitches is learning how to work post stitch decreases. Decrease stitches are most often used to help add shape to a project. The front post double crochet decrease (fpdc2tog) is the most commonly used post stitch decrease. ~Click HERE to sign-up to receive our weekly newsletter!~ Let’s begin with…
How to Crochet – 2 Strand Forward Cable (photo & video tutorial)
Now that you’ve learned the front post double crochet (fpdc) stitch, you’re ready to try your hook at the most basic cable around, the 2 strand forward cable. Once you understand the basics of crochet cables, you can try your hand and more intermediate and eventually advanced cables. ~Click HERE to sign-up to receive our…
How to Crochet – Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr) (photo & video tutorial)
So you’re ready to venture out of your comfort zone of chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) stitches. And you’re ready to try new designs that have more texture to them, or maybe you’re ready to try your hook at cables. You’ve already learned the front post…
How to Crochet – Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) (photo & video tutorial)
So you’re ready to venture out of your comfort zone of chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) stitches. And you’re ready to try new designs that have more texture to them, or maybe you’re ready to try your hook at cables. If so, then the front post double…
Crochet Tutorial – Special Join Technique for Slip Stitch Rounds
If you’ve worked a few of my patterns, you’ll know that I love slip stitches and use them in a design whenever I can. When working slip stitches around the edge of a project, such as my Get in Line, Granny! Afghan (click for free pattern), there’s a special join technique that I use to…