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I recently released free crochet patterns for the Haileyville Hat & Cowl! I've put together a two-part video tutorial for you so that you can get some instruction on the trickiest parts of the pattern! See the Haileyville Hat pattern here. See the Haileyville Cowl pattern here. Part one will show you how to make… Continue reading How to Crochet the Haileyville Hat & Cowl
What is a crochet bobble stitch? A bobble stitch is the kind of puffy stitch you see in the photo above. It looks like a little ball that sits on top of your crochet fabric. Get 2 FREE patterns when you subscribe! Why would I want to use a bobble stitch? Bobble stitches… Continue reading How to Crochet a Bobble Stitch
Today's mission is to show you how to make a half double crochet stitch, and also, how to make the most basic half double crochet decrease. In the photos I'm sharing here, I'm working on one of my crochet designs, Primary Sweater Dress. It is available in girls sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10.… Continue reading How to do a Half Double Crochet and Half Double Crochet Decrease
How to crochet in the back loop of a stitchHave you ever seen a pattern instruct you to crochet in the back loop of a stitch? Sometimes this may be written like "sc blo" or "hdc in BL". There may be other ways that designers notate this, but if you aren't sure what an abbreviation… Continue reading How to Crochet in the Back Loop
So, you've learned the very basics of crochet. How to chain. How to single crochet and double crochet. You want to make hats, round potholders, rugs, round blankets, shawls, and dishcloths. How do you do it?There are four basic ways to begin a circle.Crocheting into a Chain Loop:The more you chain, the bigger the hole in… Continue reading Going in Circles
