How To Make A Crochet Magic Ring

There is definitely a benefit to using a crochet magic ring, or magic circle, over the traditional beginning chain where you slip stitch into a ring.  What is that benefit?  There will be no space in the center of your project.  It will completely “seal” 

Crochet Version of the Knitted Moss Stitch

Have you ever seen something handmade that catches your eye, and you think, “I wish I could make that!”  That happened to me quite a while ago.  I saw something I absolutely loved, but it was knit.  The downfall to not being a knitter is 

(DC, FPdc) in next stitch

This is the main increase stitch I use for my Textured Slouchy Beret, and I’ve had enough questions about it, so here is a tutorial.  Hopefully this will help, but if you still have questions don’t hesitate to ask. (DC, FPdc) in next dc means 

Chain Stitch

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.       

How To Yarn Over

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. 

How To Make A Crochet Slip Knot

  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

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 

Extended Double Crochet Stitch

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 

Extended Single Crochet (esc) Tutorial

Someone recently asked how to do extended stitches, so I thought I’d do a few tutorials and focus on them. The extended stitches extend the height of the current stitch you’re working, hence the “extended” title.  For example, the extended sc is taller than a 

Paris Stitch

Chain any multiple of 3 (then add 1 for your foundation chain). Row 1: dc in 4th chain from hook, ch2, sc in same chain as last dc, *skip 2 chain, (2dc, 2ch, sc) in next ch, repeat from * across, turn. Row 2: ch3,