Crochet hook
Crochet hook
The crochet hook is a tool for making crochet knitwear by hand. It’s long and narrows towards one end where there is a hook which draws the...
Bobble stitch
Bobble stitch
Otherwise known as a pompom stitch.
Similar to the popcorn and puff stitch, but not the same.
This is usually marked by a symbol which is similar to flower...
Widening (adding stitches)
Widening (adding stitches)
The term ‘widening’ may refer to two kinds of activities while crocheting, namely:
Shaping a crochet piece by increases and decreases in rows
Adding stitches while...
Useful Crochet Accessories – Storage and Measuring Tools
What should every crocheter have in their studio? Of course, you need a crochet hook and some yarn, right? Sure, that’s all you need when you start, but...
Stiffening
Stiffening
Stiffening crochet pieces is aimed at giving them proper shape and rigidity so as not to collapse.
This method is applied to the making of crochet Christmas tree...
Plant Fiber-Based Yarns
This article is a part of Yarn 101 series ⟶ Types of Yarn.
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To create a plant-based yarn, you need to obtain plant fibers, such as cotton, flax or...
Magic Ring (Adjustable Loop) in Crochet
Also known as a magic circle, magic ring (MR) or adjustable ring.
This is usually marked by a large closed circle or a spiral.
The magic loop is...
10 Best Crochet Hacks to Make Your Life Easier
Ready to step up your crocheting game? With this collection of clever crochet hacks, you will be unbeatable, because all top crochet designers know little tricks that help...
Useful Crochet Accessories – Working on and Finishing off Your Projects
What should every crocheter have in their studio? Of course, you need a crochet hook and some yarn, right? Sure, that’s all you need when you start, but...
Temperature Blanket – Ideas and Resources
The internet is buzzing with temperature blanket ideas, because it's this time of the year! If you don't know what temperature blanket is, or if you want to...
Multiple stitches
Multiple stitches
This is usually marked by a T-shaped symbol with the number of crossbars on the stem corresponding to the number of times the thread is wound over.
A...
Crab stitch
Crab stitch
The crab stitch got its name from the direction in which we crochet it. We do this in the opposite way of basic crochet, that is not...
Yarn Weights and Ply
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Yarn weight categories tell us how thick a yarn is. There are 8 main categories, which contain different types of...
Fabric Crochet – Crocheting with Fabric Yarn
Looking for other ways to spice up your crochet practice? Try fabric crochet! It's eco-friendly, full of unexpected effects and simply perfect for home accessories. Want to know...
Half double (US) / Half treble (UK)
Half Double Crochet / Half Treble Crochet
US terms: Half Double Crochet (hdc)
UK terms: Half Treble (htr)
Usually marked by a T-shaped symbol.
How-to:
We yarn over the thread, insert the hook...
Turning chain
Turning chain
The turning chain takes the place of the first stitch in a row. We make it in order to secure the right height of the row which...
The Art of Freeform Crochet
Have you ever heard about freeform crochet? It's so much fun, because there are absolutely no rules to how you should do it. Whether you like making three-dimensional...
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