Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing my Iris Shawl Pattern as part of my Crochet 101 Series (check out my iris stitch tutorial here). I fell in love with the iris stitch and knew I wanted to make a pattern using this stitch (other than a blanket, of course). With the fall season in full swing, […]
How to Make the Iris Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the iris stitch. This is a beautiful stitch created using the chain stitch and double crochet stitch. This makes for an elegant, lacy look with lots of drape. It reminds me a little of the shell stitch we tried a […]
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How to Make the Shell Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the shell stitch. This is a beautiful stitch created using the single crochet stitch and double crochet stitch. To do this technique, you would make four double crochets in one stitch, skip two stitches, and anchor it with one single […]
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How to Make the Crab Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the crab stitch. This is a popular stitch that you would use as a border around a project. The crab stitch is also known as the reverse single crochet stitch. Basically, this means you are going backwards to create this […]
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How to Make the Moss Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the moss stitch. This is an attractive stitch using the chain stitch, slip stitch, and half double crochet stitch. By doing this, you will create a strong column of stitches. With the moss stitch, it’s a good idea to check […]
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How to Make the Grit Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the grit stitch. This is a beginner-friendly stitch using two basic crochet stitches: the single crochet and the double crochet. The grit stitch is one of those stitches that require little thinking once you get the hang of it. This […]
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How to Make the Seed Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the seed stitch. This is a fun textured stitch by alternating single crochet and double crochet stitches. By alternating these two stitches across each row, you create a wonderful closed-work fabric that resembles the seed stitch in knitting. The seed […]
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How to Make the V-Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the V-stitch. This is a beautiful lacy stitch using the double crochet stitch. The V-stitch is another one of those stitches that require little thinking once you get into a rhythm. You are basically working into the V-stitch from the […]
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How to Crochet in the Front Loop and Back Loop Only
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to crochet in the front loop and back loop only. By doing this technique, you are creating a ribbing effect in your project, which can be quite nice. In this tutorial, I’ll go over how to crochet in the front loops and […]
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How to Read a Crochet Pattern
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to read a crochet pattern. Once you’ve practiced learning your basic stitches, I imagine you’re eager to learn how to read a crochet pattern. (Check out my Crochet 101 lessons here).
