Don’t you just love the stretchy ribbed bands and cuffs on knitted garments and accessories? I do too, but I can’t knit. So what’s a crocheter to do? How can we achieve something similar in crochet? There are a couple of stitch patterns and techniques I use regularly that are my favorites when it comes…
Video Tutorials
How to Crochet Reversible Knit-Look Ribbing – Video Tutorial
I’ve long been a fan of knit-look crochet. I can’t knit a stitch to save my life so I’m always trying to incorporate stitches or stitch patterns into my designs that resemble knit stitch patterns. Reversible knit-look ribbing is great for a variety of projects including adding a stretchy band to your hats or stretchy…
How to Crochet the Knit-Look Garter Stitch – Video Tutorial
I’ve long been a fan of knit-look crochet. I can’t knit a stitch to save my life so I’m always trying to incorporate stitches or stitch patterns into my designs that resemble knit stitch patterns. The Knit-Look Garter Stitch is one that I’ve recently used in a few of my free crochet patterns. Slip stitching…
Free Crochet Pattern – Crochet Cabled Messy Bun (Kids’ Sizes) (video tutorial included)
After designing my Big Bold Cabled Ponytail / Messy Bun Hat, and then a simpler Linen Stitch Messy Bun Hat, I was asked if I could design a simpler cabled messy bun so here it is, the Cabled Messy Bun Hat! 😀 You can find my Cabled Beanie version HERE! ~Click HERE to sign-up to receive…
How to Crochet – 6 Strand Forward Cable (photo & video tutorial)
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…
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…