Mini Crochet, Micro Crochet – Tiny Works of Art
Have you ever seen such teeny-tiny crochet pieces? I can assure you that the more you look at it, the more you'll want to try it! Mini crochet...
10 Best Ways to Join Crochet Squares
If you are wondering how to join crochet squares, let me introduce you to these fantastic techniques! Whether you use crochet hook or tapestry needle to do this,...
How to Change Colors in Crochet
Have you ever wondered how to change colors in crochet? Whether you are working in rows, circles or spirally, these simple tricks will come in handy.
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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...
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...
Surface Crochet
Let's talk about surface crochet, shall we? This crochet technique may not be something you use everyday, but it's an essential for every crocheter to know it exists....
Filet Crochet – Resources and Inspiration
Even if you've never heard the term filet crochet, I'm sure you've seen it already, because it's one of the most classic ways of crocheting.
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What is a Crochet Diagram / Chart?
If you are crocheting for a while now, you must have already seen a chart, or a diagram. Crocheters and knitters use these two names interchangeably, because both...
Wire Crochet
Wire crochet is a technique usually used for making jewelry, like Bead Crochet. It employs basic crochet techniques, but uses thin, soft metal wire instead of yarn.
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Bead Crochet
Bead crochet allows one to create very original jewelry and is based on crocheting yarn or thread on to which beads have been threaded. There are a lot...
Knooking
Knooking is a technique, similar to Tunisian crochet, which uses special tools. In fact, these techniques are often confused. Knooking is neither crochet nor knitting, but rather something...
Decrease in Crochet
Decrease in crochet indicates, that you should join two stitches at the top, so that the overall number of stitches decreases in the next row or round.
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Increase in Crochet
Increase in crochet indicates, that you should crochet two stitches in the same stitch. This way they are joined together at the bottom, so the overall number of...
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...
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...
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...
Narrowing (dropping stitches)
Narrowing (dropping stitches)
Working in rows, we achieve narrowing in the centre of the crochet piece by joining two or more stitches at the top, such as stitches joined...
Tapestry Crochet
Tapestry crochet is also known as carpet crochet, mochila crochet, or wayuu crochet. Intarsia and jacquard are very similar techniques, too, so you can find lots of sources...
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...
Curly cue
Also known as spiral or corkscrew stitch.
This is often used as a decorative stitch – as an icicle for hanging on a Christmas tree, as a finishing element...
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