Reaching Out, One Stitch At a Time
Post stitches are stitches that are crocheted around the post of the stitch in the previous row, as appossed to a “normal” crochet stitch that you insert your hook into the top of the stitch in the previous round. They are my absolute favorite because …
Post stitches are stitches that are crocheted around the post of the stitch in the previous row, as appossed to a “normal” crochet stitch that you insert your hook into the top of the stitch in the previous round. A Front Post double crochet (FPdc) …
Ball stitch, also the same as 4hdctog (or hdc4tog), is very similar to a puff stitch. The main difference is that instead of just puffing up above the rest of the stitches, the ball stitch is just that, more of a ball. It uses more yarn …
I love textured stitches. Front post stitches are by far my favorite, but clusters are up in the top 5. When I was designing my Little Pumpkin Beanie, I wanted to use post stitches, but they didn’t seem thick enough for what I wanted the …
You will want to hold the base of the slip knot to keep it from twisting or sliding. It will be easier to wrap the yarn around your hook if you hold it slightly above with either your index or middle finger. …
Most crochet patterns will use the term yarn over, abbreviated “yo”. When your pattern calls for “yo” you will always wrap the yarn from the back to the front, over the top of the hook. Always start with the yarn in the back. …
To begin crocheting, here is how you can create a slip knot. By making a slip knot on the hook, about 6 inches from the free end of the yarn, you will have a starting loop in which you can begin your project. Follow the …
Half Double Crochet – hdc tutorial The half double crochet is a great stitch if you’re looking to add some height to a normal sc (single crochet). Here are 6 simple steps to the hdc: Step 1: wrap yarn over hook (from back to front) Step 2: insert …
Lattice I’m not really sure what the ‘proper’ name for this stitch is, but it reminds me of latticework, so that’s what I’m calling it :). If someone out there actually knows the name of it, feel free to chime in. chain any multiple …
Last week I showed you the extended single crochet, so I thought the next step would naturally be the extended double crochet. When worked it is taller than a double crochet but not as tall as a treble crochet. EXTENDED DOUBLE CROCHET (EDC) Here are the …