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My mother taught me how to crochet. I've always used a size I crochet hook, and regular yarn. Works fine for blankets. It is more challenging to get how to do it without being shown, so I will...

Different types of crochet yarn include thick yarn, fluffy yarn, ribbons, floss, wire and anything else that can be used to crochet. Take practicality into account when selecting crochet yarn for...

When crocheting easy pot holders, use two strands of yarn in order to make the pot holders useful, meaning that they will prevent the hands from being burned. Discover how to make a chain of 10 to...

In order to join yarn to an existing piece of crochet, tie a little half-knot before starting to crochet. Prevent the yarn and tail from slipping out when joining yarn in crochet with help from a...

When crocheting animals, most animals begin with a body that is a tube or a circle and a head that is a tube or a circle, and these two pieces are then crocheted together. Find out how to stuff a...

In order to crochet a rosebud flower, start by making 17 chains and do a double crochet in the fifth chain from the hook. Learn about the crochet patterns used for making a rosebud, and find out...

Circular crochet hooks are interchangeable with Afghan crochet hooks, but they are different form traditional crochet hooks. Learn about leaving all of the stitches on the hook when using a...

In order to crochet works onto a blanket, take a piece of graph paper and graph out words before putting it onto the crocheted piece. Find out how to crochet stitches vertically and horizontally...

Crochet embroidery is just like any other embroidery, and it is done by using embroidery floss alongside a piece of crochet. Discover crochet embroidery techniques that are the same as those used...

When adding a crochet border to a knit blanket, use a crochet hook and always work from the right side with the smooth side facing inwards. Use a single crochet or a crab stitch to add a border to...

The picot crochet stitch begins with a normal single crochet stitch, followed by three chain stitches and a slip stitch. Create a picot stitch with a demonstration from an experienced craftswoman...

To end a row of crochet stitches, simply do a slip stitch into the last hole, clip the yarn and pull the thread tight to form a knot. Finish off a crochet project, securing it to avoid unraveling,...

Gauging crochet stitches and projects requires paying attention to the yarn and pattern labels, which illustrate the number of stitches and rows with a particular sized hook that should fit within...

Hold a crochet hook either like a pencil or like a knife, whichever position feels most natural, with the dominant hand. Practice holding a crochet hook while grasping the yarn with the opposite...

Turning a crochet chain involves entering the hook back into the previous stitch, wrapping the yarn around the hook and pulling it through the loop. Continue stitching the second row in the...

Making a single crochet stitch involves pulling yarn through the space of the previous stitch, looping the hook around the yarn and pulling it through the two loops on the hook. Create a single...

Making a double crochet stitch starts like a single crochet, but the yarn is only pulled through one loop on the hook before pulling more thread through both loops. Create a double crochet stitch,...

The shell crochet stitch involves skipping one hole, stitching four double crochets in one hole, skipping three holes and repeating the stitch down the row. Crochet a shell stitch with a...

Crocheting is the art of looping yarn to form fabric; it requires crochet hooks of different sizes, yarn of different widths and materials, and knowledge of the basic foundation stitches. Discover...

A crochet chain stitch begins with a slip knot, and it continues by looping the yarn around the hook and pulling it through the first loop. Practice the chain stitch, remembering to stay relaxed...

The crochet slip stitch requires inserting the hook through a hole in the previous stitch, wrapping the yarn around the hook and pulling it through both loops on the hook. Use the crochet slip...

Fix dropped stitches when knitting scarves by using a crochet hook. Learn to fix dropped stitches with expert tips from a knitting instructor in this free video about how to knit.

Crochet flowers make a wonderful adornment for garments and can be crocheted together to make a scarf or belt. Make crocheted flowers with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on...

The reverse single crochet stitch is a great way to finish off any garment. Crochet a reverse single stitch, or crab stitch, with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

One common crochet mistake is to not crochet the last stitch in a row. Avoid common crochet mistakes with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

A crochet pattern is like a knitting pattern in that it provides direction on how to make a project. Use crochet patterns with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

When making garments with crochet, remember that a swatch needs to be made. Create a swatch in crochet with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

In order to read crochet charts, one must know the crochet stitch symbols. Use crochet stitch symbols with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

For half double crochet stitches, the yarn will be wrapped over the hook before going into the stitch. Crochet half double stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on...

A double crochet stitch is like a half double that is wrapped around the hook one more time. Crochet double stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

For a triple stitch in crochet, the yarn will be wrapped around a hook twice before going into the first stitch. Crochet triple stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on...

In crochet, after reaching the end of a row there should be a turning chain. Create the height for the next crochet row with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

When crocheting a single crochet, remember that the turning chain is not the first stitch. Use turning chains when doing crochet with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting...

Knowing how to crochet is a useful tool for knitters to finish up garments. Learn to crochet with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

Crochet hooks can be made out of many different materials, including bamboo. Discover the different types of crochet hooks with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

In crochet, chain stitches will make up a foundation chain. Crochet slip knots and chain stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

In crochet, foundation chains are made after chain stitching is done. Crochet foundation chains with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on crocheting basics.

A slip stitch in crochet will slip through all of the stitches and be more dense than single crochet stitches. Crochet slip stitches with tips from a knitting teacher in this free video on...

To find easy crochet and knitting projects, visit a local yarn shop for one-on-one guidance, search the Internet for online patterns or browse through a knitting magazine for beginner projects....

Ideas for crochet patterns can come from any visual stimulation. Get ideas for creative crocheting with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on crochet pieces.

When crocheting, it's not necessary to come up with completely unique ideas. Combine patterns in creative crocheting with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on crochet pieces.

Free-form crochet means that the person can create anything they want. Try free-form creative crocheting with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on crochet pieces.

Crochet sculptures projects are very creative, such as making a doll. Make a crochet sculpture with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on crochet pieces.

Use crochet stitching to make realistic pieces. Try realistic crocheting with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on crochet pieces.

In crochet, a latch hook can be used to make rugs or realism pieces. Use latch hooks for crocheting with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on crochet pieces.

Wire can be used to crochet jewelry. Use crocheting techniques to make jewelry with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on crochet pieces.

Crochet patterns are often used to make practical pieces, such as pillows or doilies. Get ideas for practical crocheting with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on crochet pieces.

Crocheting and sewing can be combined on similar projects. Sew patches onto crochet pieces with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on crochet pieces.

When crocheting a triple stitch, the yarn is wrapped around the hook three times after bringing it through the chain. Crochet a triple stitch with tips from a needlework specialist in this free...

Pick crochet colors by using a color wheel at an art supply store. Switch colors when crocheting yarn with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on hand crafts.