Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Crochet Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial | Modified Slst2tog

I can’t knit a stitch to save my life…I tried, I failed, I taught myself to crochet! 🙂 I love crochet and all of the gorgeous stitch patterns that can be created, but I also love a good challenge and the look of knitted garments. So I thought to myself, “What better challenge than to…

“Winter Poms” 18″ Doll Hat | Photo Tutorial

This photo tutorial goes along with the “Winter Poms” 18″ Doll Hat that I designed for my daughter’s American Girl doll. Instructions for the doll hat can be found here: “Winter Poms” 18″ Doll Hat Instructions Photo A: Shows Row 1 of the hat completed. Photo B: Shows the Ch 1, Turn, BLO hdc in…

How to Crochet: Surface Crochet Technique

Have you ever wanted to add a monogram to a garment, an abstract design to a handbag, or plaid…have you ever wanted to create a plaid design? I did…several in fact! The Surface Crochet Technique came in really handy with my “Perfectly Plaid” line (the photos below show just a few of those designs). Surface…

Joining New Yarn w/ a Double Crochet (dc)

Joining new yarn with a single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) are techniques that you’ll find in most, if not all, of my designs. These techniques keep your sts more uniform than joining new yarn w/ a sl st. There are several instances in which these are helpful, but the…

Joining New Yarn w/ a Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Joining New Yarn w/ a Single Crochet

Joining new yarn with a single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc) are techniques that you’ll find in most, if not all, of my designs. These techniques keep your stitches more uniform than joining new yarn w/ a sl st and chain. There are several instances in which these are helpful, but…