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Learning Crochet Video: The Crochet Chain

August 20, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 20 of 20 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 20 of 20 in the series Learning CrochetHow to make a Crochet Chain (less than 3 minutes) In order to start any crochet project you will need to start with a chain. For hats it is usually a chain of 3 or 4 if you’ll be working in a circle and […]

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Learning Crochet: The Leaf Stitch

August 13, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 19 of 20 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 19 of 20 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 […]

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Day 29: Learning Crochet Round Up

July 29, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 29 of 32 in the series CBB Challenge July 2012

This entry is part 29 of 32 in the series CBB Challenge July 20121. Craftyminx Crochet School – a wonderful introduction to crochet. Includes lessons in choosing hooks and yarn. Learn how to make a chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet and the double treble crochet. A lesson on how to […]

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Learning Crochet: More About Circles and Spheres

July 23, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 18 of 20 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 18 of 20 in the series Learning CrochetI 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 patterns […]

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Learning Crochet: Little Scallops Stitch

July 16, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 17 of 20 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 17 of 20 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 […]

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Learning Crochet: Tall Fans Stitch

July 9, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 16 of 20 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 16 of 20 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 […]

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Learning Crochet: Bow Ties Stitch

July 2, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 15 of 20 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 15 of 20 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. […]

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Learning Crochet: Lattice Stitch

June 25, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 14 of 20 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 14 of 20 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: […]

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Learning Crochet: How to Make a Circle

June 8, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 13 of 20 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 13 of 20 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: […]

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Learning Crochet: How to Make the Puff Stitch

March 12, 2012 By Sara Duggan Leave a Comment

This entry is part 12 of 20 in the series Learning Crochet

This entry is part 12 of 20 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 […]

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