The lemon peel crochet stitch is a great easy level stitch made of two simple stitches. The wonderful texture from this stitch is all from how you arrange beginner level stitches. It’s the perfect crochet combination for blankets, mop heads, hats, cozies and anything else you want to add a bit of texture and visual […]

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The Half Double Crochet or HDC Herringbone Crochet Stitch is an easy, fun stitch to learn. It has lots of texture and creates a thicker, warmer fabric with a unique appearance. This easy to follow tutorial contains written instructions and a photo lesson. Flat or Round? The Half Double Crochet Herringbone Stitch can be worked […]

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This free treble crochet stitch tutorial is an easy way to learn this essential crochet skill. The treble crochet is a beginner crochet stitch, and used in many patterns. This step by step photo tutorial is the perfect way to learn this fun crochet stitch or to get a refresher. This crochet lesson also includes […]

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This guide to crochet hooks will teach you all about the different parts of a crochet hook, the types of crochet hooks, what they are made of, how to use them, and hook size! This crochet lesson is great for beginners, but is useful for all skill levels to learn about the main tool for […]

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This magic ring crochet tutorial will teach you a crochet technique to join your yarn to your hook. The magic ring a.k.a magic circle allows multiple stitches on the same slip knot; this makes for a tighter starting circle when working in the round. Whether you are looking for a refresher or a first time […]

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Learning to work a chain stitch is one of the first lessons a new crocheter needs. A chain works as a foundation for the rest of a pattern, and is also used to increase the height of a row. This chain stitch crochet tutorial will teach you three different ways to work into a chain […]

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This spike stitch crochet tutorial is a free lesson for any beginner wanting to move past basics and learn easy crochet stitches. The spike stitch is wonderful for creating the appearance of texture without actually adding texture to your project. It’s an easy stitch to learn, especially once you have the basic crochet stitches down. […]

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The Half Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial, with photos from Caitlin’s Contagious Creations. This beginner level stitch is a must know for many crochet patterns! The half double crochet is a basic crochet foundation stitch that’s an essential skill for all crochet enthusiasts. The Yarn and Hook The half double crochet stitch can be completed with […]

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This front and back post double crochet stitch tutorial from Caitlin’s Contagious Creations is perfect for a beginner looking to learn the next level of stitches or a seasoned crocheter needing a brush up. This photo, step-by-step guided instruction is perfect to learn a frequently used crochet stitch! I used front and back post double […]

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This Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial will teach you a basic crochet skill which you can use in crochet patterns to create everything from sweaters to stuffed toys. A crochet lesson is essential for anyone new to crochet, this beginner friendly guide discusses how to complete the stitch and provides easy crochet patterns that call for it. […]

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