Crochet Sea Star Floral Applique Tutorial
This crochet pattern makes a lovey sea-star inspired floral applique that’s perfect for spring and beachy pieces. Add these appliques to totes, blankets and more for the perfect summer-y touch.
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How to: Double Crochet Decreases
By Jen Lucas
Double Crochet Decreases, or DC2tog (double crochet two together) as it’s written in patterns, is a common technique used in sweater making where you need to shape your fabric in order to create a piece that flatters and fits your body. This technique might sound intimidating, but it’s easy to master. All you need to do is turn two crochet stitches into a single stitch! Watch to learn how easy that can be.
Read MoreLoopy Linked Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial
By Pam Daley
The Loopy Linked Double Crochet is actually a variation of the linked double crochet stitch, and it’s something that came about because I was actually working the original stitch incorrectly! Keep reading to see how to purposefully replicate this stitch, and if you’re still a little unsure, be sure to watch our video tutorial at the end of this written one.
Read MoreTunisian Crochet Cable Stitch Tutorial
To complete the fabulous Pineapple Tunisian Pillow, you’ll need to master the 6-stitch right and left cables. This technique, demonstrated in the photos below, will achieve the most stunning “knit” like cables!
Read MoreCatherine’s Wheel Stitch Crochet Tutorial
By Heidi Gustad
The Catherine’s Wheel Stitch is a classic stitch every dedicated crocheter should have in their arsenal. It is a little bit of a more difficult stitch but if you take your time and follow our step-by-step guide, you’ll be a master at it in no time!
Read MoreHow to Make 2 Basic Double-Ended Stitches
Double-ended crochet is a variation of Tunisian crochet that creates a reversible fabric in two colors. Sometimes called crochenit, crochet on the double, or crohooking, this technique relies on a double-ended crochet hook.
Read MoreHow to Crochet Picots
Once you’re done working up your crochet project, it’s time to start thinking about how to finish it up with a little flair. Luckily for you, there is a plethora of ways to edge a sweater or blanket, but our favorite is the simple-to-learn and quick-to-work up picot edging. The picot stitch is versatile, easy
Read MoreSilver Mist Crochet Fingerless Mitts Free Pattern
These simple fingerless mitts work up fast. Make for a gift or to match your wardrobe.
Be sure to check out the tour of the Harrisville Mill over in the December issue of I Like Knitting. Want to try your hand at knitting? There’s a free knit pattern for these gloves over on the I Like
Read MoreTaking Crochet Outdoors: 6 Tips for Crocheting in the Summer
I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter. As the weather heats up, I find that I spend more time outdoors than usual. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to crochet as much as I do indoors in the cold weather, so I’m sharing 6 tips for bringing your yarn and hook with you outdoors this summer.
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