Single crochet (US), double crochet (UK)
Single Crochet / Double Crochet
US terms: Single Crochet (sc)
UK terms: Double Crochet (dc)
Usually marked by a plus-shaped symbol + or the letter x.
How-to:
We insert the hook in the...
Types of crochet techniques
Basic stitches
Crocheting in the round
Multicolored stitches
C2C
Tunisian crochet
Intarsia
Jacquard stitch
Amigurumi
Filet crochet
Bead crochet
Wire crochet
Fabric crochet
Surface crochet
Freeform crochet
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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...
What can we use crochet for?
What can we use crochet for?
Creating garments, toys and home accessories is definitely the most popular, but not the only way to use crochet hook.
During the Second World...
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...
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...
Loops in Loops Stitch – Crochet Tutorial
Our first stitch tutorial on Crochetpedia is here! This loopy stitch was one of the first I've tried when learning how to crochet, so it's near and dear...
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...
How is crochet knitwear made?
In order to create crochet knitwear, you need:
a crochet hook
yarn (wool yarn, thread, rope or some other product)
scissors
optionally: other accessories, such as yarn...
Post Stitches
Front post and back post stitches are useful for creating texture in crochet, so it's a must-learn for ambitious crocheters. This technique is easy to learn, but creates...