Hey everyone! Today I’m going to show you how to make the granny stripe stitch. This is a different take on the traditional granny square. The granny stripe is worked up in rows instead of in the round. Do you have a lot of yarn you want to use up? The granny stripe is a […]
Complete Crochet Course Book Review
Hey everyone! Today’s book review is on Complete Crochet Course by Shannon & Jason Mullett-Bowlsby. I thought this would be a great beginner-friendly book for those just learning how to crochet. This book features over 190 stitches, 125 tutorials, and 98 techniques to help get you started. Like the cover says, it’s the ultimate reference […]
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How to Make the Blanket Stitch
Hey everyone! Today I’m going to show you how to make the blanket stitch. I recently discovered this stitch and it was love at first row. The blanket stitch is a great stitch as it’s a dense fabric, making it ideal for blankets, washcloths, and scarves. It’s definitely going to be my new “go-to” stitch. […]
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How to Make the Pineapple Cluster Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the pineapple cluster stitch. This stitch is also known as the popular puff stitch. Each cluster is made up of four half double crochets that are joined at the top by a chain stitch. For today’s tutorial, you will need […]
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How to Make the Diagonal Shell Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the diagonal shell stitch. This stitch is an extension of the tulip stitch, which I showed you how to do last week. However, the diagonal shell stitch is a little more intricate as we’re adding more paired stitches into the […]
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How to Make the Tulip Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the tulip stitch. This stitch is made with clusters of double crochets that offset against each other. The tulip stitch is quick to work up as it only requires one repeat row. Suited for larger projects, such as blankets, the […]
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How to Make the Blossom Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the blossom stitch. This is another beautiful stitch that combines the “V” stitches and the chain stitches. You will need to know how to make chains, single crochets, and double crochets in order to complete the blossom stitch. The pattern […]
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How to Make the Half Double Crochet V-Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the half double crochet v-stitch. This is a similar stitch to the double crochet v-stitch as well as the spider stitch I have shown in previous Crochet 101 tutorials. However, the half double crochet v-stitch uses a slightly taller stitch […]
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How to Make the Sprig Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the sprig stitch. This stitch is made using chains and single crochets. When worked up in a project, the sprig stitch is a firm, dense pattern that’s closely related to fans and shells. For today’s tutorial, you will need worsted […]
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How to Make the Trinity Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the trinity stitch. This stitch has some resemblance to the moss stitch, but it’s worked up in a different way. To make this stitch, you will make small clusters of single crochets linked together by chains. The end result looks […]
