If you want to add another quick and easy crochet stitch to your skillset, you clicked on the right post! I’m going to be speaking about how to crochet a fundamental stitch called a half double crochet, which is taller than a single crochet stitch and shorter than a double crochet stitch. A half double crochet is a great stitch to learn when learning how to crochet, as it isn’t as airy and holey as a double crochet stitch, and it isn’t as closely ... Read More
How to Crochet a Chain (ch) for Beginners – Photo Tutorial
The chain is a crochet stitch that is just as fundamental and important as the slipknot. When I first learned crochet, a chain was the only way I knew to use when starting a new project. Over time, I realized that crocheters on the internet also share another way to start projects, which provides a foundation unlike a chain but taller. These are known as foundation single crochet, foundation double crochet, or foundation treble ... Read More
How to Crochet A Slipknot for Beginners (with Pictures)
A slipknot is usually the first step in creating any crochet project. It most certainly is when you are creating a project that will be worked flat, from right to left or left to right depending on which hand you hold your crochet hook in. There are other ways to start a project, such as using a magic circle, but those are usually reserved for projects that are worked in the round (which can also include projects that are flat like a granny ... Read More
5 Essential Crochet Supplies & Skills
As a beginner or experienced crocheter, there is no doubt that how enjoyable you find crochet depends on how easily you can pick up your project and crochet. That not only depends on how knowledgeable you are regarding the many stitches and techniques used in the pattern and the supplies and skills you already have, but also on a very overlooked aspect of the craft: ergonomics and the importance of tools you enjoy using to master your ... Read More
