Quick and easy pattern that is great for beginning knitters. Now we are going to […]
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Crochet Abbreviations
Abbreviations Crochet Abbreviations and their meanings Alt – alternatequad tr – quadruple trebleApprox – approximatelyquin tr – quintuple treblebeg –…
Beginning to crochet
Tie a slip knot (always leave a generous tail) at the end of your yarn.…
Let’s make a Chain
The chain is the base of just about all crochet projects and it is…
How to Single Crochet
On to Single Crochet and a quick beginner project Almost every pattern (remember…
Half and Double Crochet
On our way with Half Double Crochet (hdc) and Double Crochet (dc), Since these…
From your Hook and Remaining Chains
More help on reading patterns, what from your hook and remaining chains or stitches…
Next Row and Last Chain
Chains for beginning next row and where to put a stitch in the top of…
Decrease and Ch Space
These 2 terms can be very confusing when you are a beginner and can cause…
Knitting Abbreviations A to M
List from A to M of just about every knitting abbreviation and what it…
Knitting Abbreviations N to Z
List of knitting abbreviations from N to Z no – number sl st – slip…
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Crochet Abbreviations
Abbreviations Crochet Abbreviations and their meanings Alt – alternatequad tr – quadruple trebleApprox – approximatelyquin tr – quintuple treblebeg – begin/beginningrem – remainingch – chain rep – repeatch sp – chain spacesc – single crochetCL – cluster sl st – slip stitchcont – continuest - stitchdc –…
Beginning to crochet
Tie a slip knot (always leave a generous tail) at the end of your yarn. See Diagrams above if you are unsure how to tie a slip knot. Insert hook…
Let’s make a Chain
The chain is the base of just about all crochet projects and it is the most important part. If you don’t get your base chain correct it can ruin…
How to Single Crochet
On to Single Crochet and a quick beginner project Almost every pattern (remember I said almost) every pattern uses a single crochet (sc). Begin by ch (chain) 11,…
A Stocking In Rhyme
Cute sock rhyme from my 1887 Jenny June Knitting and Crochet manual I am a […]
Entrelac Crochet #2
Be sure to see Entrelac Crochet for instructions on how to do your beginning row. Making […]
Entrelac Crochet
Entrelac crochet is a wonderful way to create stunning designs in multiple colors. Since the […]
Entrelac Square #3
Finish Up your Entrelac Square **Be sure you have completed Entrelac Square and Entrelac Square […]
Entrelac Square #2
3RD Row of Entrelac Square This row begins with a triangle and ends with a […]
Entrelac Square
Remove Row: yo pull thru 2 loops on your hook repeat until there is only […]
Triangles from the top down
Believe it or not there are many ways to make a triangle in crochet and […]
What is meant by “ch space”
Now we will start with some detailed explanations to help you read or decipher crochet […]
Help Selecting Colors
When I first started to crochet, I would follow a pattern exactly as it was […]