The Moss Stitch The moss stitch is a fun and easy crochet stitch that will add elegance to your crochet projects. It builds on stitches you probably already know—the chain…
The Picot Stitch The picot stitch is a fun technique that’s often used for the borders of blankets and other projects. The standard picot stitch (abbreviated p, or sometimes pic)…
The Waistcoat Stitch Have you ever wanted your crochet to look more like knitting? The waistcoat stitch, abbreviated “wc” and also known as the knit stitch and center post stitch,…
If you’re new to crochet, this is the perfect place to start! The six basic crochet stitches are the chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, triple crochet,…
The Bobble Stitch There are so many patterns that call for the bobble stitch, and I think it’s one of the most fun crochet stitches to do! If you see…
The Shell Stitch The shell stitch is one of my favorite crochet stitches because it’s so gorgeous! Best of all, it’s easy to learn! If you know how to chain,…
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I decided to make a quick scarf for my son using this beautiful red yarn. I happen to be in Norway at the time and one…
Front loop only and back loop only are techniques that can be used for a plethora of things, some detailed in this tutorial. Beginners may also discover that they’ve been…
While the four most basic stitches (US: single, half double, double, and treble crochet / UK: double, half treble, treble, and double-treble crochet) are lovely in their own right, you…
It can be hard to crochet for men. There are fewer masculine patterns to choose from and many stitches tend to have an open, lacy, and feminine look. Generally, practical…