Crochet Mosaic Tile Afghan Pattern Before you get excited about this version of this pattern, you should know that the yarn I have used is discontinued. I know, spank me until the cows come home for doing such things. Last year, Yarnspirations discontinued Bernat Mosaic Yarn. It was being sold at the Spinrite Factory Outlet...
Crochet Stitch Concepts
Crochet Stitches and Demos. Learning new stitches can expand your knowledge of crochet for new projects in the future. Pick up new ideas by seeing the stitches on their own. You can create your stitch samplers. Puzzle the stitches together when they work together.
Awesome Nesting V-Stitch Crochet Concept
Nesting V-Stitch The Nesting V-Stitch is simply the V-Stitch but the placement of the next row higher has the middle of the next V-Stitch directly in the middle of the one right below. The advantage of this type of stitch is the nesting quality. Due to the stitches positioning, when the project is not stretched,...
Fans on Crochet Bobbles Stitch
Fans on Bobble Stitch The Fan on Bobble Stitch is a combination of 2 rows that work together to create the look. In one row, the bobbles are placed into position, in the second row, the fans are put on the upper stitch of the bobble. This stitch has a wicked three dimensional appearance as...
Crochet Magic Rings / Adjustable Ring
Magic Rings, SC, HDC, DC and TR Magic rings eliminate the hole gap that can be seen in the middle of a circle. For example, if you are working with a hat, you may not want a hole at the top of the hat. Magic rings allow you to pull your center really tight. How...
Daisy Puff Stitch: Crochet Tutorial
This is a tricky cookie stitch. It requires concentration and strong ambition. I was limited by my lack of mobility in my fingers, so I changed how to do it to match my abilities. Follow along to see how this stitch is done. I warn you, if you are an emotional eater, get the chips...
Crochet Crowd Stitch Video Libraries
The Crochet Crowd Stitch Libraries are split into a few libraries as they are concentrated on a skill or type of craft. Basic Stitch Library This library is focused on the pure basics of crochet. How do you do a stitch like a shell, together stitches, and so much more? This library is forever growing,...
Crochet Ripple Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Ripple Stitch Lesson Learn how to crochet a ripple stitch. I love this crochet stitch technique as it reminds me of a sandbar on a beach. This makes your project thicker and has a lot of interesting effects. Using this free crochet tutorial to make your own. To Make Different Sizes Multiple of 2 sts...
Crochet Lattice Lace Stitch Tutorial
Lattice Lace Stitch Tutorial The Lattice Lace Stitch appears to have a floating solid single crochet box in the middle with chains linking to them. It really does look like a lattice. This is not for beginners. When crocheting this sort of project, it doesn't appear like this until the project is draping naturally. It's...
Crochet Basic VS Locked Loop Stitch + Tutorial
Do You Know the Differences? I just learned today that there is a difference between a Basic VS Locked Loop Stitch. Basic Loop Stitch The stitch is completed in a simplistic way but the loops remaining dependent on each other if they are not cut. For the Mongolian Pillow Pattern below, this is the correct...
22 Crochet Stitch Sampler Patterns + Tutorials
Assorted Crochet Stitch Samplers Over the years, we have completed several stitch sampler crochet patterns. They are learning opportunities waiting to be unleashed. For myself, I prefer to design with this concept in mind because I get bored of the same stitch repeat in a pattern. Again, this is not for everyone. Many people are...
Crochet Wire Bracelet Pattern
Crochet Wire Bracelet Once completed this tutorial, you have officially graduated and had a great bracelet to show for your hard work. Right now, this will conclude the Curtzy Crochet Hook Program Tutorials. Stay tuned for further episodes in the future. Crochet with Wire Tips Crochet Wire with Beads Crochet Wire Bracelet Crochet Wire Beads...
Double Crochet Stitch
Double Crochet Lessons In today's tutorial, you will learn how to Double Crochet. Known as DC in pattern books and free patterns available online. This is one of the basic essential stitches of crochet. Enjoy this free tutorial. To Make Different Sizes Multiple of 1 sts + 3. Remember the + number at the end...
Half Double Crochet Stitch
Half Double Crochet Lesson Let's begin learning how to do a Half Double Crochet. In patterns known as an HDC. This is part of a 24 course program where I am teaching the basics of Crochet from the ground up.
Side to Side Stitch
Side to Side Stitch This Side to Side Stitch appears in a free pattern called the Textured Crochet Blocks Afghan. It is 1 of 6 motifs that are required for that pattern. This stitch strongly resembles the look of a corner to corner stitch but without being a corner to corner. It is worked up...
Crochet Waterfall Stitch Workshop + Tutorial
The Crochet Waterfall Stitch can be done in several ways and really is a problem solver for really sharp details on a project. What is the Waterfall Stitch? Waterfall Stitches require you to have spaces below the rows that can go down 1 or more rows below. Like creating a filet crochet concept with the...
Crochet Popcorn Stitch Squares + Tutorial
Popcorn Stitches Learn how to crochet the Popcorn Stitch to give you raised bubbles or popcorn within your crochet project. Popcorns are a one side item. You have to be really careful in which direction you make your popcorn as it will naturally pop out on one side only. It's easy to get confused and...
Super Popping Bobbles Stitch
Popping Bobbles Stitch This Popping Bobbles Stitch appears in a free pattern called the Textured Crochet Blocks Afghan. It is 1 of 6 motifs that are required for that pattern. The Popping Bobbles are extremely 3D. It's really quite cool! To complete this pattern, there are a total of two sets of bobbles that are...
Interesting Front Post Trebles Crochet Square + Tutorial
Front Post Trebles This texture teaches you how to raise up ridges like a rib stitch on the front side of your project. Once you established the first row, following the rest is super easy. Get the free written instructions, it's called Front Post Treble Crochet Square. Once you understand this concept, you can use...
Triangle Granny Stitch
Triangle Granny Crochet Triangle Grannies are similar to square grannies but obviously there is only 3 times instead of 4. Turning the corners are slightly different as the corner needs to be more than 90 degrees. Getting started is the trick, once you get beyond the beginning, turn on the TV sit back and relax....
Crochet Arrow Stitch Pattern + Tutorial
Learn the Crochet Arrow Stitch Create arrow stitches within your afghans, scarves and any other concepts you may have. This article will have the details on how to do this with some helpful tips. An example of a project with this type of stitch is the Aran Hearts Throw by Red Heart. Designed by Bonnie...
Crochet Waffle Square Pattern + Tutorial
Waffle Texture This stitch shocked Diva Dan and I half to death once a sample was made. The original photo of this stitch does this no justice. We made it in a different colour as you see the photo and boy... oh boy... does it look sharp! The concept is so simple and creates such...
Crochet Mosaic Stitch Scarf Pattern
The Crochet Mosiac Scarf is an excellent introductory-level project for the mosaic concept. I have found this one to be the easiest to understand. The mosaic concept has overlays that sit in front of the work. If you were to turn over the scarf, you would see solid colour stripes. It's a pretty fascinating process....
Crochet Ladders and Shell Stitch + Tutorial
Crochet Ladders and Shell Stitch This stitching combination has a fabulous array of using crochet shells and double crochet posts to separate the shells from each other. Technically speaking, it's just a one-row repeat once you get the first row done. Instructions The stitch multiple is 8 + 6 Using any size hook and yarn...
Crochet Camel Stitch + Tutorial
Camel Stitch Learn a crochet stitch called the Camel Stitch. This simple technique is all about identifying your threads within a stitch. Stitches are made up of two yarn strands. The yarn strand closest to you is the front loop. the yarn strand farthest from you is the back loop. But get this! There is...
How to Crochet Herringbone Stitch Wave Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Herringbone Stitch Wave This Herringbone Wave pattern is part of The Stitch is Right Wave Game. It’s been designed for being multi-purpose so you can change the size of the project to the width of a scarf or up to the size of a king-size afghan. The Stitch is Right Wave Game, this pattern...
Crochet Crinkle Stitch
Crinkle Stitch This Crinkle Stitch appears in a free pattern called the Textured Crochet Blocks Afghan. It is 1 of 6 motifs that are required for that pattern. This pattern combination gets rid of the typical straight lines you see in crochet to make your project look more solid. The combination combo is strictly single...
Front Post Double Crochet Ribbed Square + Tutorial
Ribbed Texture I really like the look of this stitch. It reminds me of an escalator step or even a moving walkway due to the texture and clean front post double crochet ribbed lines it leaves. This pattern is simple with the concept of using a Front Post Double Crochet around a Single Crochet Stitch....
Crochet Cross Stitch Square + Tutorial
Cross Stitch Texture In this stitch, one of the stitches in a row ends up leaning over a couple of other stitches to give it a cross stitch appearance. It's just a simple idea but in the right colours can be very effective. Get the free pattern, it's called the Cross Stitch. To Make Different...
Crochet Fish Scales Texture Square
Looks like Fish Scales This incredible stitch has resembled of perfectly aligned fish scales. Its unique look creates a texture, unlike many other stitches I have seen. If you choose colour transitional yarns with this type of stitch, you really could pull off some amazing looks generally. Get the free written pattern, it's called Double...
Crochet Super Puff Stitch
Puff Stitch The Puff Stitch is exactly what the title says, it causes the stitches to be together which pushes them out like a puff. Puff stitches can be a combo of a number of posts being brought together to form the look. You will need to see the special instructions of any pattern to...
Crochet Back Loop Texture Stitches + Tutorial
Using the Back Loop Back loops used in a pattern create defined ridges that give the stitches a lift. It gives a desirable look when using solid or mixing your colours as you see in the photo. Get the free written instructions, this pattern combo is called the Back Loops Square. To Make Different Sizes...
Corner to Corner Stitch
Corner to Corner Stitch Corner to Corner also known as C2C is really popular. The idea that it builds up from 1 corner and gets bigger. It then gets it's maximum size, decided by you, and then you start decreasing to get to the other corner. It creates a diagonal look to your afghan when...
Wave Stitch for Crochet Blankets
Wave Stitch The typical wave stitch has a beautiful raise into the hill tops and lowering down to the valleys. Getting started is usually what stumps a crocheter. Keeping the edges straight is pretty easy once you start to identify the repeat pattern. Video tutorial is also available to show you how to do this....
Crochet Jumbo Wheel Stitch + Tutorial
Jumbo Wheel Stitch The Catherine Wheel Stitch is one of my ultimate favourite crochet stitches. I love how the stitches are tighter together and the circles it leaves behind leaves me with a sense of pride at the end of the project. This article will have a written and video format for this stitch. The...
Crochet Tulip Stitch + Tutorial & Diagram
Crochet texture to give the illusion of real tulip flowers. Easy to follow pattern with popcorn stitches that pop out like tulips at the top of the stems. Popcorn: 5 dc in same st, remove hook. Insert hook from front in the top of the first dc in the group of 5. Put loop on...
Side Lean Stitch
Side Lean Stitch The Side Lean Stitch is similar to the concept of the Corner to Corner (C2C). The stitch counts are almost identical but this stitch doesn't go from corner to corner. It works up in straight rows back and forth. Like the corner to corner (C2C), the stitches create a texture raise and...
Crochet Puffy Stitch Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Puffy Stitch Blanket This intermediate Crochet Puffy Stitch Blanket has a lot more going on in this pattern than you may realize. It's loaded with texture and plays with two colours of yarn without having to fasten off and off each row. The colours carry through the entire afghan. The afghan, as you will...
Shells and Raised Posts Square + Tutorial
Shells and Raised Posts These shells and raised post-textured stitches play with the combo of a shell stitch sitting between raised ribs. It's pretty attractive and slick. This stitch produces a cable-like appearance which bumps up the eye-pleasing scale a few notches for a crocheter to look like a pro. Get the free written pattern,...
Crochet Pebbles Square + Tutorial
Raised Pebbles Here's a fabulous stitch. It reminds me of raised pebbles laying delicately on the crochet project. Easy to do and eye pleasing. This is simply a combination of two stitches alternating from each other to give a raised up appearance. Get thef ree written instructions, it's called Raised Crochet Trebles. To Make Different...
Single Crochet Stitch Lesson + Tutorial
Single Crochet Lesson Lesson 3 - We begin the foundations and starting points of crochet by showing you each stitch step by step. In this tutorial, you will learn how easy it is. We begin by reviewing how to chain again and then single crocheting on top of the chain. Make sure you don't throw...