All About the Thermal Stitch The thermal stitch (abbreviated as "thst") is essentially a single crochet stitch, but with a slightly different stitch placement. So, if you can make a single crochet, then I can show you how to make the thermal stitch! Now, because of this different stitch placement, the thermal stitch makes a… Continue reading How to Crochet the Thermal Stitch (thst)
Increase and decrease stitches can seem a little intimidating when you are first learning how to crochet, but they really don't need to be. If you can make a half double crochet stitch (abbreviated "hdc"), then you can make a half double crochet increase or decrease. So when might you use one of these stitches?… Continue reading How to Increase & Decrease in Half Double Crochet: A Step by Step Stitch Tutorial (with Video!)
All About the Single Crochet Stitch The single crochet stitch (abbreviated as "sc") is often one of the very first stitches beginner crocheters learn. It is known as one of the four basic crochet stitches, alongside the half double crochet, double crochet, and treble or triple crochet that beginners should master before moving on to… Continue reading Single Crochet (sc) Tutorial + How to Increase and Decrease
The extended double crochet stitch (abbreviated "edc") is a fun stitch to make when you are looking for a basic tall stitch, but want something a little different than your standard double crochet. It's made similarly to a regular double crochet stitch, but with one small change. So, if you are familiar with basic crochet… Continue reading Extended Double Crochet (edc): Stitch Tutorial
All About the Half Double Crochet The half double crochet (abbreviated as "hdc") is one of my all time favorite stitches. It is known as one of the four basic crochet stitches, alongside the single crochet, double crochet, and treble or triple crochet that beginners often learn first before moving on to more intricate stitches.… Continue reading The Half Double Crochet (hdc) Stitch: What It Is and How to Make It
Do you ever struggle with neat, clean edges when working in turned rows of double crochet stitches? Or maybe you just don't like the look of the chain seam when working in joined rounds. Well, today I have a way to help minimize the wonky edges and noticeable seams when working with double crochet stitches… Continue reading Standing Double Crochet: Stitch Tutorial
The herringbone half double crochet stitch (often abbreviated as hhdc, hbhdc, or h-hdc) is a fun variation on the traditional half double crochet (hdc) stitch. With just one small change, you can makes a fun texture that gives an entirely different look to your piece and adds more dimension to whatever you are making. Disclaimer:… Continue reading The Herringbone Half Double Crochet (h-hdc): Stitch Tutorial
Have you ever been crocheting something in the round, like a cute beanie, only to end up with an unsightly seam running down your make where you join the rounds? It's something that I cannot stand on the beanies I make for my shop. To me, ugly and disjointed seams scream "unprofessional" and I just… Continue reading Invisible Slip Stitch to Join: Tutorial
The "double front post double crochet" (abbreviated: dfpdc) is not a stitch you may have heard of before, but it's one I've been loving a lot lately. Three of my collections this past fall - Drifting Leaves, Bonfire, and Gemstone - featured this stitch and I'm not done with it yet! In fact, I have… Continue reading Double Front Post Double Crochet: Stitch Tutorial
