Magic loop
Magic loop
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...
Slip Stitch
Slip Stitch
US terms: slip stitch (sl. st.)
UK terms: slip stitch (ss)
Usually marked by a dot or a short dash.
As it’s also called a closing stitch, there is frequent...
Fabric crochet
Fabric crochet
Related with rag rug crochet.
Fabric crochet is a technique using long strips of fabric instead of yarn or thread. Various accessories are made in this way, such...
Foundation chain
Foundation chain, also known as base chain or starting chain, is a base for almost all crochet projects, especially those worked in rows. To put it simply, it's...
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...
Freeform crochet
Freeform crochet
Freeform crochet is a creative approach to crochet which allows one to create extraordinary three-dimensional shapes and works of art. Those experienced at crochet do not have...
Crochet Blocking
Blocking is a technique of stabilizing pieces of crochet, applied with the aim of granting them a desired shape. This is crucial in the case of openwork, very...
Chain stitch
Chain Stitch
US terms: chain stitch (ch)
UK terms: chain stitch (ch)
This is marked by a small circle, ellipse or a dot.
A foundation chain starts off most crochet projects and...
Double Crochet (US) / Treble Crochet (UK)
Double Crochet / Treble Crochet
US terms: Double Crochet (dc)
UK terms: Treble Crochet (tr)
Usually marked by a T-shaped symbol with one crossbar on the stem.
How-to:
We yarn over the thread...
Working with a crochet hook
Working with a crochet hook
There are various techniques of holding a crochet hook while working. Although most available instructions concern right-handed crochet, there are more and more training...
Types of Yarn
There are many types of yarn, each of which has different qualities, look, durability and price. Some of them use natural fibers, other are man-made, but there are...
Crochet Swatches
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Crochet swatch is a sample of the pattern that you make before starting the main project, usually in the shape of a square.
Before...
Crocheting in the round
There are many ways to create a circular shape in crochet and this one of the basic crocheting skills, one which is useful in many situations. Many projects...
Double Treble (US) / Triple Treble (UK)
Double Treble / Triple Treble
US terms: Double Treble (dtr)
UK terms: Triple Treble (tr tr)
Usually marked by a T-shaped symbol with three crossbars on the stem.
How-to:
We yarn over the...
Basic Crochet Stitches
Basic stitches
Basic crochet stitches are the entry point for other patterns. Every pattern, even the most complex, is a combination of those listed below:
Names and abbreviations of crochet...
What is crochet?
What is crochet?
Crochet is a technique for making knitwear based on drawing yarn, thread or strips of material through loops of yarn with the aid of a crochet...
Surface crochet
Surface crochet
Surface crochet is a technique of decorating ready-made knitwear products in which one can create designs of a different color on the working surface using its structure...
Puff stitch
Puff stitch
Also known as the bead stitch.
This is usually marked by a symbol similar to a flower bulb in which the number of curves signifies the number loops...
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