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 Picot Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the picot stitch. This is another stitch that can be used to finish off your crochet project. The picot stitch is used making a slip stitch and chain stitch resulting in a little knobby decorative edge. For today’s tutorial, you […]
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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 Herringbone Half Double Crochet
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the herringbone half double crochet stitch. This is a fun play on the traditional half double crochet stitch. The result of the herringbone half double crochet is firm fabric with a smooth surface. For today’s tutorial, you will need worsted […]
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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 Chevron Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the chevron stitch. This has to be one of my all-time favorite stitches! This is a beautiful wavy stitch using the double crochet stitch. There are a few ways to make the chevron stitch, but we’re going to focus on […]
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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).
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Corner-to-Corner Dishcloth Pattern
Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing with you my corner-to-corner dishcloth pattern as part of my Crochet 101 series. This free pattern will help you learn how to make the corner-to-corner stitch while also completing a fun textured project. I hope you enjoy this free crochet dishcloth pattern.
