Learning how to decrease while crocheting is an important step for all of us to take while on our crochet journey. Decreasing is used when needing to change the shape of your piece. Instead of adding stitches, you are taking them away. Thanks you Moogly for making this great video tutorial!
Double Crochet Decrease/ DC DEC
No matter how long you try to avoid decreasing stitches, you will eventually need to know this. Do not let it scare you like I did me 🙂 Its very very easy!!!!
SC 2 Tog/ SC Decrease
This stitch can be used for things from ear flaps to making balls. I had spent so much time avoiding this stitch… but I have grown to not mind it so much after all. Its not a hard stitch… just not what I consider to be fun or as nice and clean looking as some of the others stitches.
Yarn Labels- What do they mean?
Star Stitch
Such a fun and pretty stitch!
How to Crochet – Crochet In the Front Loop or Back Loop Only
I use front or back loops only all the time when making hats and flowers. This simple technique is very helpful to know and understand how to do.
How to Double Treble Crochet Stitch
The Double Treble Crochet stitch isn't much different from the Double Crochet or the Treble Crochet. I like to use this with flower pedals 🙂
Treble or Triple Crochet Stitch ( tre ) ( trb )
When you need a long thin stitch, you will want to know the treble stitch. This video is very clear and easy to follow. 🙂 Happy crocheting!
Puff Stitch
The puff stitch is a very fun stitch to do. I find myself constantly looking for projects to use this for. This is one of those stitches that looks hard but are VERY easy!
Front & Back Post Double Crochet
The Front and the Back Post Double Crochet looks harder than what it is. Once you get a couple stitches in its really simple and easy to continue.
How to Crochet a Slip Stitch
I cannot think of one single pattern that I didn't need to do the Slip Stitch. This step by step video is very easy to follow.
Half Double Crochet Stitch
Here is an instructional video demonstrating a half double crochet stitch. This is very easy to understand! [Read more…]
Double Crochet Stitch
Check out this easy to follow video! The Double Crochet Stitch is my favorite simple stitch. I like to use this stitch when I need a simple, clean and productive stitch. [Read more…]
Magic Circle
Learning the Magic Circle makes starting hats and a variety of flowers much easier. The first couple times may seem difficult to catch on but you will quickly get the hang of it. [Read more…]