Inside: Free pattern to crochet the Easy Basic Scarf. Includes written instructions, tips and links to fully-captions tutorial videos. The Easy Basic Scarf pattern uses just half double crochet stitches so even a complete beginner can make this simple pattern. The project was designed to go with Lesson 2 of my How to Crochet series. …
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Inside: How to crochet the Easy Basic Hats free pattern with written instructions for 5 sizes from baby to adult and tutorial videos. Crochet hats for the whole family! The Easy Basic Hats features a ribbed brim, half-double crochet body with a shaped crown. The brim is worked flat while the remainder of the hat …
Inside: Learn how to crochet the Easy Basic Dishcloth with written instructions and tutorial videos for beginners. I’m asked this question all the time. What’s the best first project for a beginner learning to crochet? While there’s no one project that is best, I’d suggest one that is small, simple and easy to memorize. That’s …
Inside: Links to get the How to Crochet PDF that includes 8 complete lessons with videos and 6 full patterns just for beginners. Available on Etsy and Ravelry. I love crochet! It was the first yarn craft I learned as a child, and I want you to learn to love it, too. I designed this …
Inside: Learn how to crochet the linen stitch (flat and in the round) with written instructions, video tutorials and free patterns. When deciding which stitches to work on for my series this year, I knew I had to include the linen stitch. It’s a favorite of mine because it’s beautiful and easy enough for a …
Inside: Learn how to crochet the crossed cluster stitch with this free blanket square pattern in 2 sizes. Includes fully captioned tutorial videos for both right and left handed crocheters. I love learning new stitch patterns. There’s just something about flipping through a pattern book and one jumps out at you and you know you …
Inside: Written instructions with tutorial video showing the crochet Faux Mistake Rib stitch pattern. Includes blanket square pattern in 2 sizes. As part of my Stitch of the Month, I showed the Seeded or Mistake Rib stitch for both needle and loom knitters. The challenge is finding a crochet stitch pattern that mimics the same …
Inside: Learn how to crochet ribbing: 1 x 1 and 2 x 2 rib stitch patterns that look like knitting. See the written patterns and tutorial videos below. Hat brims, cuffs, blankets and more! Ribbing is the term we use for a stretchy knit fabric. Now you can create that same look and function on …
Inside: Answers the question “What is a turning chain in crochet?” plus shows a handy chart that tells you the number of turning chains needed for each crochet stitch. When you’re first learning to crochet sometimes the terminology can be confusing. You’ve heard the term turning chain, but not understand what it is and why …
Lesson 5: How to Crochet the Linen Stitch I love the crochet linen stitch! It’s perfect for a beginner stitch pattern because it only uses single crochets and chains, but still makes a lovely pattern. The linen stitch makes a dense fabric that is ideal for so many projects from dishcloths to scarves to tops. …