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 Stitch (h-hdc)
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 Tutorial: Invisible Slip Stitch to Join
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 Stitch Tutorial: Double Front Post Double Crochet
