Tag: crochet tutorial
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Foundation Treble Crochet: A Beginner Tutorial
The tallest foundation stitch is the foundation treble crochet. This stitch creates a tall and airy first row to your crochet project. With a bit of practice, you can master this stitch and use it to start your newest design.
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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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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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Mini Homestead Stocking: Crochet Pattern
The Mini Homestead Stocking is a quick crochet pattern that is perfect for the holiday season! With a lovely texture and simple stitches, this crochet stocking is the perfect intermediate beginner pattern. You can use it as an ornament, a gift card holder, or even just as a decoration. Grab your yarn and hook, and…
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Star Garland: A Christmas Crochet Pattern
Stars are a classic Christmas symbol and decoration, so what goes better at Christmas than a Star Garland? This pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters and is quick to work up to any size. Whether you want to wrap it around your Christmas tree or hang it on your mantle, this Star Garland is a…
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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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Falling Leaves Garland: A Free Beginner Crochet Pattern
With the falling leaves outside creating such a beautiful atmosphere, I had to create a decorative pattern that would allow me to bring those lovely colors indoors while creating a cozy, handmade vibe. This crochet garland is bringing me such joy, and I absolutely love having it displayed in my home. With the use of…
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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…