SKILL LEVEL Very Easy/Basic Beginner MULTIPLES Any number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Hat, scarf, blanket. potholder, towel This stitch combines two basic stitches, the half double crochet and the slip stitch, into one stitch. As a result a beautiful texture is created. The stitch is great with any kind of yarn or hook sizes, which…
Crochet is a fun and easy craft to learn. It doesn’t take a lot of tools and materials to do. And the best thing is, you only need to learn a few stitches to be able to start making projects or crafts. With these 6 essential stitches, the possibilities are endless. In this article, you…
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…
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…
