Tag: crochet basics
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How to Weave in Ends for Crochet
Every crocheter has to learn how to weave in the ends of their crochet projects. I’ll show you a method for securing those loose ends easily!
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Gauge Swatch in Crochet: What Is It, and Why Do It?
Learning how to gauge swatch in crochet can be tricky for beginner crocheters. However, this skill is very important as you grow in your crochet abilities. Gauge swatching is a crucial skill when following a pattern, and it is essential when crocheting designs where sizing is a factor.
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Front Post Crochet & Back Post Crochet
Front post crochet and back post crochet are techniques used often with stitches like double crochet to create texture and visual interest. These techniques are simple to learn and can be a fun new way for crocheters to create beautiful and unique stitch designs.
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How to Read a Yarn Label
The yarn label is important and informative, but it can be confusing to beginners in the fiber art world. Understanding the basics of how to read a yarn label will arm you with the knowledge you need to be successful in your creative endeavors.
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Yarn 101: Weight & Material
When it comes to yarn, beginner crocheters can become really confused on what they should choose. I’m going to break down the basics of yarn in this guide, and explain what you need to know before you get started with your crochet project.
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6 Beginner Crochet Stitches
Every crocheter has to start out by learning the most basic crochet stitches. All of these stitches are essential to success as a crocheter, and they are the building blocks of how to form more complicated stitches down the road.
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Half Double Crochet in the Third Loop Only in the Round Tutorial
If you have been crocheting for any length of time, you will soon realize that some stitches are not worked the same in the round as they are in rows. Half double crochet variations are among these, and especially when crocheting in the third loop only. This stitch can be easily crocheted in the round…
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How to Color Change in the Round: Crochet Tutorial
Crochet color changes can be difficult for beginner crocheters to understand. While the basic premise is the same between how to switch colors, the technique and timing is different between rows and rounds. Rows are easy to transition with just a simple pull through, but rounds are all about the timing of that pull through.…
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How to Half Double Crochet in the Third Loop Only (hdc 3lo)
The half double crochet is a basic beginner stitch, but when it is placed in the third loop only, it creates a lovely texture on the opposite side! This stitch can be really intimidating for beginner crocheters, but it is actually very simple to complete once you understand where to place your stitches. After that,…
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How to Change Colors in Crochet: End of the Row
In crochet projects, it can be so much fun to add multiple colors, or color change, to create the design we want. However, knowing how to change colors so that the transition is seamless can be confusing for a beginner. Once you understand the basic process of changing colors though, it can be very quick…