In this tutorial, I will show you how to stack single crochet for a stitch of any height with instructions for absolute beginners. While you technically stack any basic stitch, including half double crochet, double crochet, and so on, stacked…
These instructions will show you how to crochet a half I-cord by crocheting double chains. You can use this cord for shoulder straps in sleeveless tops, as a handle in small pouches, or to start working in back-and-forth rows. Unlike…
Learn how to crochet the most basic leaf with an easy two-row pattern for absolute beginners. This mini leaf is used in most of the flower bag charms, vine hanging, flower plants, and bouquet projects. Because you can crochet one…
Welcome to another part of “No-Sew Animal Plushies” for busy crocheters. Includes some of the CUTEST ways to crochet chubby animal plushies that can be learned through FREE PATTERNS. Baby dinosaur, bunny, octopus, spider, and whale, I have chosen the…
These instructions will show you how to crochet a basic flower in less than 6 minutes with both US and UK patterns. This 5-petal flower might be your first cute crochet project as a beginner, after learning to work in…
A Granny square, including its variations, is probably the most popular crochet project ever. As a beginner, you should start with a classic granny square that I will teach in this tutorial, using an increase formula to expand it to…
These instructions will show you how to crochet the basic V-stitch for absolute beginners. This stitch is worked by making a double crochet, chain stitch, and another double crochet in the same stitch. It differs from other V-stitch variations in…
Granny stripe stitch is probably the most popular crochet stitch for blankets and tops. This stitch brings the classic granny square pattern to flat rows using a pretty basic and simple pattern. In this tutorial, I will show you how…
In the last tutorial on working in the rounds, I showed you an easy method to tie a magic ring. Now, I will demonstrate how to crochet inside the magic ring to make your first crochet circle, close the round…
In this tutorial, I will show you how to crochet the basic shell stitch in any number of rounds. Whether you are searching for an elegant border to finish a crochet blanket or a textured but lightweight stitch for your…