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purple crochet swatch showing the woven stitch
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The Woven Stitch

SKILL LEVEL Easy or Advanced Beginner MULTIPLES Any number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, pot holders, dish clothes, hats Rather than being made up of standard crochet stitches, the woven stitch combines different stitch motions to create its texture. This stitch has great drape, which makes it a great stitch for blankest, hats, and scarves….

afghans drape over chairs, crochet swatch of green ivory and purple
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crochet stitch variations to Help create a remarkable new look

Crochet stitch variations help you create a remarkable new look to your projects and achieve different effects. Variations of the basic stitches creates unique fabrics, textures, and appearances. Stitches such as clusters, shells, fans, puffs, bobbles, and popcorns creates a totally new look to the fabric. These variations are created in several different ways. Are…

purple crochet swatch of the sedge stitch
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Sedge Stitch

SKILL LEVEL Very Easy or Beginner MULTIPLES Multiples of 3 + 1 plus 2 PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, headband, hat, towel, clothes The ever popular sedge stitch is a great beginner stitch. You only need to know how to make the single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches. Therefore, any beginner can make this…

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Suzette Stitch

SKILL LEVEL Very Easy or Beginner MULTIPLES Any even number or multiple of 2 PROJECT IDEAS Headband, hats, blanket, scarf, towel The suzette stitch is a simple stitch, yet a fun one to make. Not only is it beautiful, but creates a sturdy or dense fabric. Even though the suzette stitch creates a denser fabric,…

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The Puff Stitch

SKILL LEVEL Easy or Advanced Beginner MULTIPLES Any odd number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, headband, shawl, hat, scarf The crochet puff stitch looks just like it sounds…puffy. It is created with a designated number of loops on the hook. Fewer loops on the hook, the smaller the puff. Hence, the more loops on the…