Today I wanted to share how to do this crocheted rib stitch that’s super stretchy and perfect for so many projects. I’ve always made my crochet ribbing by crocheting through the back loop whether I’m using single crochet or half double crochet stitches. Crocheting through the back loop i...
A half double crochet stitch is very similar to thesingle crochetanddouble crochet– with a couple of important differences. In half-double crochet, you’ll start the stitch with a yarn over. And then, at the end of the stitch, you’ll pull the yarn through three loops on the hook, in...
The slip stitch is a basic crochet technique that’s great for beginners to learn. In fact, the crochet slip stitch is so essential that you’ll see it used in almost every crochet pattern. You can use slip stitches to join rounds, seam pieces together, and make crochet edging, too! So...
Yarn Over and Insert the Crochet Hook It's time to make the first HDC. Yarn over and insert the crochet hook into the stitch. Tip Note that if you were making a double crochet stitch, you would also do the step above. If you were making a single crochet stitch, you would not yarn...
Projects that use the Shell Stitch The shell stitch is one of the most basic crochet stitches and can be used for many different projects. It can be used as a border or to create a unique pattern. Shell stitches are the base for a wide variety of patterns: To keep your head warm, ...
Then, place the two panels together with the ribbed sides facing outward, and use a slip stitch to join them along the edges. You can leave an opening to stuff the potholder with additional material, like heat-resistant padding, before closing it up with slip stitches. ...
This hat pattern uses 1×1 ribbing – Roger’s Ribbed Beanie From Outlander {Easy Knit} How do you knit a 2 x 2 rib stitch? For symmetry, work on multiples of 4 stitches. This means you need to work on an even number of stitches. This pattern is the same worked flat with two str...
This, when combined when reversing at the end of each row, will give the rows a ribbed appearance. Chain one as a turning chain at the end of each row. Crochet the same number of stitches in each row. If you started with a chain of eight (plus three to lead into the first single...
Isn’t this a simple stitch? I love how easy it is to make, yet you get a beautiful look. What do you think would be a nice project to make with the center single crochet stitch? I hope that you’ve enjoyed this tutorial! Have a great day!
Also, try working with double crochet, the spaces are not big and I would be surprised if any animal would be stuck on that. A ribbed pattern that I love for pet beds is single crochet in the back loop only – it creates a very springy stretchy fabric that is easy to do. Gaz –...