Current Crochet and Knitting Patterns
Are you new to crochet? Learn how to finish your project with this tutorial from Banana Moon Studio! Learn what it means to "fasten off" and "weave in ends." Featured in this video, is my easy crochet pattern, Chelsea Scarf. This is a free pattern here on my site! Click here to get your free… Continue reading How to Finish Your Crochet Project
Learn to crochet slip stitches across the surface of your crochet fabric! This technique can allow you to make patterns on the surface like plaid, embroidery, letters, and geometric shapes! I have two patterns published that uses this technique! One is called Punch Pillow, shown below. You can see that I made straight lines… Continue reading Learn to Crochet Surface Slip Stitches
Sometimes a crochet pattern will tell you to "work through both thicknesses" in order to attach two pieces or sections of crochet together. In my free crochet pattern, Pennant Coasters, I use this method to have you attach two circles to each other. This makes the coaster double thick. This technique is also frequently used… Continue reading Learn to Crochet “Through Both Thicknesses”
Let's learn to crochet with two strands of yarn held together. Why? Some patterns call for this, or sometimes you may want to use this technique even if the pattern doesn't call for it. It can be nice looking, but it can also provide you with a yarn that is bulkier than either of the… Continue reading How to Crochet With Two Strands of Yarn Held Together
Last in my series of crochet basics is the half double crochet stitch. I like this stitch a lot! It gives a little more height than a single crochet, which means you will finish your project faster, but it leaves smaller holes than the double crochet, which makes it more appropriate for clothing that you… Continue reading Learn the Half Double Crochet Stitch
