In this ninth post in my learn to crochet series, we’re going to learn how to half double crochet! We’ve already learned: Crochet Terms and Abbreviations (a free printable chart) Basic Supplies Needed to Crochet How to Hold a Crochet Hook How to Make a Slip Knot How to Hold Crochet Yarn How to Crochet …
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Here are seven easy single crochet patterns for the beginner! Since I’ve been sharing a learn to crochet series, I thought I’d round up some easy to crochet patterns that incorporate the stitches you’ve been learning. The first “real” crochet stitch we learned here on The Birch Cottage blog was the Single Crochet (sc) stitch. So, …
In this eighth post in my learn to crochet series, we’re going to learn how to double crochet! We’ve already learned: Materials Used in this Tutorial This post contains affiliate links to products I recommend. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at absolutely no additional …
In this seventh post in my learn to crochet series, we’re going to learn how to single crochet! We’ve already learned: Crochet Terms and Abbreviations (a free printable chart) Basic Supplies Needed to Crochet How to Hold a Crochet Hook How to Make a Slip Knot How to Hold Crochet Yarn How to Crochet a …
In this sixth post in my learn to crochet series, we’re actually going to learn how to crochet a chain! How exciting is that! You are really moving along on this little crochet journey! To bring you up to speed, so far in this learn to crochet series, I’ve shared: Crochet Terms and Abbreviations (a …
In this fifth post in my learn to crochet series, I’d like to talk about how to hold crochet yarn in your hand. There are a few different techniques and no one “right” way to hold crochet yarn in your hand. It really is a matter of finding a technique that feels right and works …
In this fourth post in my learn to crochet series, I’d like to talk about how to make a slip knot. A slip knot is the foundation to crocheting a chain. And a chain is the most common foundation for most crochet projects. Want to learn to crochet an afghan? How about my super fabulous …
If you’re here because you want to learn to crochet, you’re in the right place! Before you can even begin to crochet, it’s important to know how to hold a crochet hook. So, before we even talk about how to chain, single crochet or double crochet, you first need to know how to hold your …
In today’s learn to crochet series, I’m sharing a list of the crochet supplies you’ll need to have on hand to learn to crochet. Learning a new skill or craft can be intimidating. There’s terminology to learn that can be as strange as trying to learn a foreign language. There’s crochet supplies you’ll need and …
I’m hoping to take a little bit of the mystery out of learning to crochet by sharing this free printable crochet terms chart.When you’re first learning how to crochet, the terminology can be a little confusing and intimidating. Exactly what does “dcbp” mean, anyway? Crochet Terms Below is a list of some of the more …
Ever have a problem with your beautiful crochet project bleeding? Boy, I have! Thus, began my quest to learn how to colorfast yarn! Our youngest daughter, whom I affectionately refer to as “sailor girl”, is 21 years old, serves in the US Navy and just recently moved into her very first apartment. For Valentine’s Day, …
So, I was searching the web looking for baby items to crochet when I ran across these crocheted ottoman/pouf/hassock patterns. There are some great designs and tutorials out there, but below is a collection of a few of my favorites. And the best part, each one provides instructions on how to crochet the ottoman. Free …