Learning Crochet: The Crocodile Stitch

This entry is part 11 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 11 of 19 in the series Learning CrochetI just finished up week 5 of the 52 week Squidoo challenge where I’m making 1 lens a week on crochet product reviews. The latest being ‘Crocodile Stitch Fashions‘ by Lianka Azulay. I reviewed the book which offers a great step by step tutorial […]

Learning Crochet: How to Make the Puff Stitch

This entry is part 12 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 12 of 19 in the series Learning CrochetToday’s lesson with ‘Momwithahook’ is how to make a Puff stitch. Puff stitch:  Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop,(3loops on hook) [yarn over insert in same stitch, yarn over pull up a stitch]5-loops, [yarn over insert in […]

Learning Crochet: How to Make a Circle

This entry is part 13 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 13 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet  Crocheting in the Round You can start a crochet circle in one of two ways. The first way is to make a magic circle and the second ways is to start with chains. This example will start with chains. Some things you should know first:  […]

Learning Crochet: Lattice Stitch

This entry is part 14 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 14 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet  The lattice stitch is worked in a multiple of 2 + 1 chain. This means that you’ll need 2 chains for each stitch pattern plus one turning chain. For this example you’ll make an even amount of chains i.e. 30 plus 1 turning chain. Abbreviations: […]

Learning Crochet: Bow Ties Stitch

This entry is part 15 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 15 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet  This stitch is made in multiple of 13 + 1ch. This means that for each stitch pattern you’ll need to chain 13 plus 1 turning chain. If you want to make the sample just chain 26 plus 1 for a total of 27. […]

Learning Crochet: Tall Fans Stitch

This entry is part 16 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 16 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet  This stitch is called the tall fans stitch. I think it would be perfect for a blanket or a scarf. The shell stitch used is as follows: (2 dc, ch1, 2dc) Mulitples of 5 + 3 so keep that in mind when making your […]

Learning Crochet: Little Scallops Stitch

This entry is part 17 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 17 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet  A little scallops shell stitch is a smaller version of the regular shell stitch. I learned this stitch from WarmUpAmerica. It is a great charity in which I donate squares which are sewn together into afghans. If you’d like to donate, check out your local craft […]

Learning Crochet: More About Circles and Spheres

This entry is part 18 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 18 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet  I went over crocheting in the round in a previous post but I wanted to touch on it again. First I found a fabulous site that has a sphere calculator which gives you a perfectly mathematical sphere. This would be useful for toys and amigurumi or other […]

Learning Crochet: The Leaf Stitch

This entry is part 19 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 19 of 19 in the series Learning Crochet  The Leaf Stitch is a simple stitch that uses the single crochet stitch. It gives your fabric a bit of texture and thickness which would work well for a warm hat or scarf. This fabric would also work well for a purse. Multiples of 2 plus […]