Chevron and ripple stitches are very popular in crochet, especially lately I think. I think that’s because it a great way to begin to work with colour changing or colour blocking. I never bothered with the stitch for years, and I don’t know why as always really liked it. I figured it was easy enough …
How to Make a Standing Stitch
Once you learn the basic stitches and techniques in crochet, you might want to start collecting techniques to make your crochet look more clean and professional. Even if you are not interested in selling your crochet pieces, are only crocheting for yourself or family, or simply for the joy that crochet brings, learning new techniques …
How to Crochet the Crunch Stitch
I’m back today to share a tutorial of one of my favourite stitches, the crunch stitch. This stitch is textured and easy and will make the beginner in crochet feel like a pro because it looks so rich and complicate but is really easy to achieve. Even more wonderful, this stitch can be used for so many …
How to Crochet the Linen Stitch
The linen stitch is another favourite stitch of mine, and is super easy to hook up. This stitch creates a nice woven material and reminds me a bit of knit, even though it’s clearly crochet, and is perfect for blankets or sweaters. In fact, I made my baby’s first blanket using this stitch. The moss stitch is …
How to Crochet the Herringbone Double Crochet
*This post may contain affiliate links to support the cost of this blog. At no cost to you, I may make a small commission if you purchase through these links.* A stitch I have always thought looked really elegant and really brought a different look and feel to projects is the the herringbone stitch. There …
How to Crochet the Feather Stitch + Free Pattern
If you are anything like me, you are always looking for new and lovely crochet stitches. There are so many out there that you are bound to find something new and beautiful. There is nothing like finding a stitch that is just so pretty that you immediately want to hook up a sweater using that stitch. Or …
How to Crochet the Lemon Peel Stitch
Today I’m back with another tutorial for another one of my favourite stitches, the lemon peel stitch. I can’t quite remember when I found this stitch, but I do love it and I am using it in a project that you’ll be seeing in the not to distant future. The lemon peel stitch is a combination of …
Night of the Vampire Wrap Pattern
What could scream vampires more than black and red? Being that it’s spooky season, I have to say I was inspired, and now I have the Night of the Vampire Wrap. Luckily, you can too. *This post may contain affiliate links to support the cost of this blog. At no cost to you, I may make a …
How to Crochet the Extended Single Crochet + Free Pattern
When you first learn to crochet, you learn all the basics stitches–single crochet, double crochet and treble crochet as well as the slip stitch, chain and half double crochet. But there are variations some of these basic stitches, and one of those is the extended single crochet. This isn’t a stitch I see used a lot, …
Petite Pumpkin Home Decor Crochet Pattern
Seeing that it’s pumpkin season, I decided on a whim to try my hand at crocheting some home decor that just happens to be pumpkin shaped—and so my Petite Pumpkins were born. I wanted to keep them relatively small because my own home is small so I don’t have a huge fireplace or dining table to keep …