SKILL LEVEL Very Easy/Basic Beginner MULTIPLES Any number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Blankets, hats, headbands, scarves The half double crochet stitch is a great basic stitch that can be used for many different projects. I love using this stitch for baby blankets because it creates a beautiful drape. It is not as dense as the…
SKILL LEVEL Very Easy/Basic Beginner MULTIPLES Any number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, scarf, hat, towel, pot holders The double crochet is another of the six basic stitches. It is commonly found in many patterns as well as other stitch combinations. As a taller stitch, visible gaps are seen between the stitches. The stitch creates…
SKILL LEVEL Very Easy/Basic Beginner MULTIPLES Any number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, scarf, hat, towels, coasters The single crochet is the first of many basic crochet stitches. It is easy to make and makes a dense fabric that is good for small projects. This stitch is also a great stitch to use with other…
The Slip Stitch is the smallest of the 6 basic stitches in crochet. Generally, crafters use it as a connecting stitch, like to sew crocheted pieces together to make a larger finished project. However, using it in combination with other taller stitches creates unique texture to the fabric. For example, the slip stitch when used…
SKILL LEVEL Very Easy/Basic Beginner MULTIPLES Any number of chains + 3 PROJECT IDEAS Scarf, hat, blanket, shawl The Treble Crochet is the tallest of the basic stitches in crochet. This stitch is not as stable as the other basic stitches, therefore it is not used on its own much. Generally, you will see it…
