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The granny square is a classic crochet project that is great for both beginner crocheter and advanced crocheters. It uses basic stitches such as the chain stitch, double crochet stitch, and slip stitch. My preference is to start the classic granny squares with a magic …
The Deep Half Double Crochet Stitch is probably one of my most-used crochet stitches. I love the more dense fabric this creates for crochet projects, and it is really easy to complete. If you can half double crochet (HDC), you can easily crochet this stitch! …
I love a beautiful textured crochet stitch. I seem to be drawn to them. The Floret Stitch in Crochet is one of those beautiful textured crochet stitches. If you can chain, slip stitch, and double crochet stitch you can easily learn how to floret stitch …
A nice evenly textured crochet stitch can make any crochet project lovely. The Even Moss Stitch in Crochet is a textured crochet stitch that looks the same on both sides of the crochet work, so there is no right or wrong side to your crocheted …
Looking for a way to create a straight edge to your crochet projects? The Stacked Single Crochet Stitch gives a nice clean, straight edge to your work. Knowing where to place the crochet hook is key with this stitch. Follow along and learn how to …
The Foundation Single Crochet stitch can be pretty intimidating at first. I found myself really confused by where to place my hook, how to fix the tension, and just how to foundation single crochet in general! Once I figured it out I can say without …
Learning how to Foundation Treble Crochet (FTR) is fairly easy. The keys to success with the Foundation Treble Crochet stitch is hook placement and tension control. If I can use this stitch instead of chaining and then treble crochet I will! Want to learn how …
For a long time I did not know how to Foundation Half Double Crochet Stitch. I think I was a little intimidated! However, using a foundation crochet stitch to begin crochet projects gives a nice, neat edge to the work. I love how the FHDC …
Learning how to join the foundation single crochet in the round is actually a lot easier than one would think. I let this crochet move intimidate me for a very long time, which is a shame since it is surprisingly easy! With just a few …
I love using textured crochet stitches in my crochet projects. They add such a lovely look to the items that I am working on and they are fun to crochet. One of my new favorite crochet stitches is the Marguerite or 5-Spike Star Stitch in …