This textured single crochet stitch is great for adding a ridged look and a bit of extra thickness to full sized afghans or for washcloths and face scrubbies! Want to know where the back loops are in sc? See Crochet in Front, Back or Both Loops for more information.
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Beanies, hats, skull caps, tossle caps or whatever you choose to call them are my favorite thing to crochet. What makes them fun for me is that they are essentially a blank slate to pour some creativity and personality into.
I mentioned here in the post Making a Warmer Winter a few ways to thicken and add warmth to beanies, but what about adding a little bit of pizazz?
Do you have any other ideas on beautifying beanies? Have any questions about the suggestions I’ve made here? Please don’t hestitate to comment!
Here is another way to add texture, dimension, and visual interest to your crochet projects! The bobble is similar to its cousins the popcorn stitch and the puff stitch. They may all look alike, but they are made differently.
| There are also different kinds of bobbles–it all depends on how many half-finished stitches are made before closing the bobble. Shown on the right are three rows of bobbles, with rows of double crochet stitches in between. The bottom-most bobble row is made up of 3 half-finished double crochet stitches; the second bobble row is made up of 4 half-finished double crochet stitches; and the topmost bobble row is made up of 5 half-finished double crochet stitches. This tutorial shows how to make all these variations, step by step. |  |
Sites like Crochet Spot are great for kicking off a new hobby like crocheting! But where do you begin? Here are some tips and links for effortlessly starting to learn to crochet!
Learn the terms and abbreviations! Start with this very comprehensive Crochet Abbreviations Chart. Begin at the top and work your way down the list, learning each term as you go.
Master the basic stitches! Getting a firm grasp on the stitches that are used in most of the patterns you’ll come across is key. Use these links to learn the five basic foundations of crochet: Slip Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Here at Crochet Spot we love questions and feedback. Having a problem with a pattern? Don’t be afraid to ask questions, we’ll get to them as soon as possible!
Move on to an easy pattern! Reading patterns can be challenging, so before you choose your first crochet pattern, check out How to Read Crochet Patterns. Then you’re ready to start an easy pattern. Below is a list with links to patterns that are easy and fun enough to keep you motivated.
If you’re already a crocheting pro, bookmark this Getting Started post anyways to pass on to friends and acquaintances who are interested in your craft! Does crocheting bring you joy? Share, share, share!
Share here as well if you have any questions or comments!
Aside from being eye-catching, the popcorn stitch lends interesting texture to crochet work. This works great for cleaning items like washcloths or dishcloths. It also adds bulk—perfect for cold weather outerwear like hats.
Popcorn Stitch Swatch
This stitch can be made to pop out either in the front or the back of the work. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to do both. It also shows how to create the popcorn stitch for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters. Mousing over the images shows the photos for the left-handed tutorial.
The popcorn stitch is made by working a number of stitches into a single space or stitch (this particular tutorial uses 5 double crochet stitches). The hook is then pulled out of the working loop and inserted into the top of the first stitch in the set of stitches. If the hook is inserted from the front to the back of the work, the stitch will pop out in the right side (front) of the work. If inserted from back to front, the stitch will pop out in the wrong side (back) of the work. The working loop is picked up from there, and is pulled through and out of the first stitch. A single chain closes the popcorn stitch.
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| Crochet stitches can be confusing at times. Especially since the name of stitches can be different depending where you are in the world or how you are taught. The treble crochet stitch (or triple, if that’s how you say it) is a good example of a stitch with 2 different names. You may notice on Crochet Spot that we like to use treble, just because this is what we’re used to. But I’ve been told that “treble” is the old school name, while triple is the more modern name. What do you think? |  |
Do you say treble or triple crochet? It would be fun to find out if one name is more popular than another!
Every Fall I get orders from customers online for warm winter wear, but more importantly I get many orders here at home from my pickiest, ficklest customers: my own four children.
It seems like this year’s biggest requirement from the older children is that they want their hats to match compliment their new winter coats and they want them to be very, very warm.
Here are some tips for making extra warm winter accessories:
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This third installment of Stitches for Your Crocheting Arsenal (check out Part 1 and Part 2 for even more special stitches!) contains the instructions for two more special stitches, photos of those stitches and some general uses for them.
Basketweave Stitch
The Basketweave Stitch is one of my favorite stitches in crochet. It seems difficult at the onset, but once you have mastered Back Post and Front Post Double Crochet Stitches, textured stitches like this are a breeze. Great for heavier scarfs and blankets, the basketweave stitch is often used for textured kitchen and bathroom cloths.
With only two weeks left until October 31st there is still lots of time to work up some great Halloween themed projects for a gift, for yourself or the special little trick or treater in your life!
What are you crocheting for Halloween?
| Anyone who reads this post obviously has an interested in crochet and perhaps it has crossed from an interest into an obsession! There are only 24 hours in the day and only so many hours to crochet! There is always more laundry to be done, a meal waiting to be prepared, an errand to be accomplished, a friend to call or perhaps a child to console. So, how can we factor in some precious time just to unwind and create something? Here are a few suggestions. |  |
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