The double crochet stitch is near and dear to my heart as this is the first stitch my grandmother taught me. This stitch is great for sweaters, baby blankets and even as alternating rows in shawls. If you’d like to learn how to do this stitch, check out the video below: I love my bright […]

The Half Double Crochet is by far my favorite crochet stitch. This stitch works up fast, is very versatile and is pretty to boot! If you’d like a quick tutorial on how to create this stitch, check out the video below: In this video I point out that extra or back loop on the half […]

The single crochet is the best pattern to learn initially. It’s simple yet elegant, and the variations are endless. The video below will teach you how to make this perfect beginner pattern If you haven’t learned how to make a slipknot, here’s link to the post teaching you how. Once you have the slipknot down, […]

The foundation chain is the incredibly important structure upon which you build your work of crochet. The Foundation chain can pretty straightforward, as seen in the following video: The real trick to the Foundation Chain is tension – and like Goldilocks in the 3 Bears, the tension can’t be too tight or too loose, but […]

The slipknot is the first thing you will need to learn when you crochet. This important knot helps you create the foundation chain, the next step in crocheting. Slipknots can be tricky, but once you get the hang of them, they are extremely useful and effective. Since everyone is different, I’ve made a video to […]