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How to Crochet the Thermal Stitch (thst)

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)

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How to Increase & Decrease in Half Double Crochet: A Step by Step Stitch Tutorial (with Video!)

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!)

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Single Crochet (sc) Tutorial + How to Increase and Decrease

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

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Extended Double Crochet (edc): Stitch Tutorial

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

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The Half Double Crochet (hdc) Stitch: What It Is and How to Make It

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

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Double Front Post Double Crochet: Stitch 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