One of my all time favorite afghan stitches is the Modern DC V-Stitch. This stitch is not only easy, but it is rhythmic to crochet. Likewise, this pattern also works up quickly. It is easy to get creative with stripe patterns with this stitch, and as a result, making it a super versatile stitch. When…
SKILL LEVEL Easy/Beginner Advanced beginner MULTIPLES Any even number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, scarf, hats, shawl, potholders The trinity stitch is a fun and easy stitch to learn. It will add texture and interest to your project. The trinity stitch consists of chain stitches and single crochet decreases. This stitch gets its name because…
SKILL LEVEL Advanced Beginner MULTIPLES Multiples of 2 + 4 PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, shawl, pot holder, hat, towel Trying to learn new ways to use the basic stitches is one of the many things I love about crochet. I continually strive to find ways to implement the 6 Basic Stitches into my patterns. I’m always…
Here are a couple of my stash buster projects. The yarn is Bernat Coordinates in Lemon and a pale blue (I really don’t know the color name as I no longer had a label). These are now retired colors, but I had several of these 6 oz skeins to use up. I searched for an…
SKILL LEVEL Very Easy/Basic or Beginner MULTIPLES Any number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Blankets, hats, scarves, shawls The American Half Treble crochet stitch is another of the basic crochet stitches. It is slightly shorter than the treble crochet, but slightly taller than the double crochet. It has a little more stable than the treble crochet…
I found a dream of a stitch for this blanket and I am excited to share it with you. The Soft Jumping Juniper Crochet Baby Blanket free pattern makes the perfect gift for that precious little one in your life. I absolutely LOVE this stitch because it is super versatile. Furthermore, the blanket stitch creates…
