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Slip Stitch
These instructions are for right-handed crocheters and will be using US terminology.
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Hooked! A Guide All About Crochet Hooks
To get started with crochet, there are only really two things that you need to get started. Yarn or thread and a hook. If you are using very bulky yarn you can use your finger to crochet, but for most cases you will need a crochet hook. It’s your magic wand! The most important tool in your arsenal and your favorite partner. Every crocheter has their favorite. Looking to make your first choice or to expand your collection, here is a guide to everything you will need to know about crochet hooks. From all the various sizes and types to the parts of the crochet hook and other valuable information.…
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Moss Stitch
These instructions are for right-handed crocheters and will be using US terminology.
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Single Crochet
These instructions are for right-handed crocheters and will be using US terminology.
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Chain Stitch
Notes Yarn Over: Pull up a Loop These instructions are for right-handed crocheters and will be using US terminology.
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How to Make a Slip Knot
For most crochet patterns, the first step is to create a slip knot. What is a slip knot? A slip knot is the type of knot that is used to attach the yarn to the crochet. This is achieved by tying a simple loop at the end of the yarn and then slipping your hook through the middle of the hook. This slip knot is not counted as a stitch. Do not count this as part of your chains when creating your starting chain stitches. Be careful not to work into the slip knot of the foundation chain, or you will add an extra stitch! Just how every crocheter has…
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Should You Start Crochet in 2024?
Short Answer: YES! Long Answer: Yes, you should start crochet. It’s January. Time to join a gym, eat better, change habits, worry less, get richer and best of all: try something new! Crochet is a wonderful craft that can be anything you want it to be. It can be your passionate hobby, a therapeutic escape, or your very livelihood as a business. There is no better time than today to begin! Crochet as a Hobby It’s good to have a hobby, something to express our passions. Crochet is a very versatile hobby. It is not limited to granny squares and scarves, but anything your heart desires. Plus it’s mobile. Crochet…
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What is Amigurumi?
Amigurumi is Japanese for “crocheted stuffed toy”, and that is exactly what is it. Crocheters create adorable toys in all sizes. Some are small to fit into the palm of your hand, while others are gigantic and perfect to snuggle with. You can create both extremes by simply changing the size of the yarn and your hook. Perfect to make both matching teddies for a child and their doll. You can combine techniques used in Amigurumi to add to other project. You can add a head to your baby blanket and make a cuddly security blanket or lovey instead.
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What is Crochet?
Crochet is not a pastime just for Grandma anymore. This timeless craft has woven its way into the hearts of fiber artists worldwide. Nor is it only for baby blankets. You can crochet toys, clothes, purses and more! Crocheting is a craft that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and all walks of life. The projects and applications of crochet are as diverse as the blossoming community. This article will delve into the rich tapestry of all things crochet. Definition At its core, crochet is the process in which you craft a fabric by interlocking looped stitches of yarn with a curved hooked needle. This separates the craft…