A magic loop, also known as a magic ring or circle, is a crochet technique that is typically used to start a pattern. Read on to learn more.
For this post, we’re usingPetite Woolin Forest Green and a7 mm crochet hook. You’ll begin working in the round using a magic circle. You can find a video onhow to make a magic circleon our website. Step 1: Insert the hook from front to back through the front strand of th...
Step 2: Insert your hook into the stitch you want to make your half double crochet in. Step 3: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around your hook) Step 4: Pull the strand of yarn through 1 loop on your hook. You should now have 3 loops on your hook. Step 5: Yarn over (wrap the yarn...
To figure out how many loops across, I needed to start with Itook the width I wanted (40 inches) x 1.3 = about 50 loops. I really hope that made sense. I think you should be able to use that for any size blanket you want to make. After making a loop yarn baby blanket, I’m ...
If you decide to follow a crochet pattern, it will tell you how many chains to make. Note that you should always have at least one loop on your hook the whole time. From time to time you may have to count the number of chains you made. When you are counting the number of chains ...
The hook end is used to pull the working yarn through loops to make stitches, and will be facing towards you rather than up or down. 4. How to tie a slip knot for crochet Tying a slip knot is the very first step in any crochet project. It creates the essential adjustable loop, ...
This is a simple pattern, designed to produce a well-fitting mitten. Both the right and left mittens worked the same up to the shaping for the top of the mitten. A slight adjustment for making one right and one left, then they are worked the same. The gu
Learning how to do a slip stitch technique will help you build the foundations of crochet. For our GH Stitch Club, we're showing you how to work and use slip stitch.
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How to Crochet a Granny Square: There are several good Instructables with crochet patterns that show you how to use granny squares to make afghans, hats, scarves, bags etc. However, I did not see one on how to make a granny square. I hope this Instructab