First of all, choose a chart for your crochet. I have used a simple 7 stitch by 7 row rectangle for my sample. You can use any knitting chart for Tunisian intarsia crochet as the proportions are about the same as knit stitches, but you will have to turn the chart on it’s side bec...
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For row 2 create the ridged texture.Work each half treble crochet (htc) into the back loop only (BLO) of each stitch to end, turn. Keep working into the back loop only (BLO) for every row of the blanket. 4 For row 3, change to colour B.Working over the end of colour A as you...
The checkerboard stitch is a really neat stitch and you can learn how to crochet it right here. You can use just one to work up a dishcloth or crochet the squares together for a really neat-looking afghan. This tutorial is a great step by step guide. People will be very impressed with...
The shell stitch is popular in crochet because there is a lot of variety in the ways it can be used. Follow this seven-step tutorial to learn How to Crochet a Shell Stitch. It's quite a lovely stitch and not very difficult either. You can then use this stitch to work up any sea ...
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work a row of HDC (HTR in UK terms) to the end, and turn. 3 Chain 2, and work a double crochet (treble in UK terms) into the second stitch from the hook. Then work a double crochet into the first stitch, to create a diagonal cross...
crochet (treble in UK terms) into the second stitch from the hook. Then work a double crochet into the first stitch, to create a diagonal cross. Skip a stitch and work a double crochet, and then work a double crochet into the stitch before. Repeat to the end of the row, and turn....
2. Crochet the Body: Using your chosen color, work in rounds to crochet the bird's body. Start with single crochets (sc) into the magic circle and increase in each round until you reach the desired width. Then, work several rounds without increasing to form the body's length. Finish ...
As you work, use your thumb and index finger on your left hand to keep the chain taught and pulling downwards, which will allow you to easily put the hook in and out of the stitches. As you keep going, you will start to easily move the crochet hook as you hook the yarn and pull ...
For a new single crochet row, you would work to the end of your current row. Turn over your work and make one chain stitch. Now work the first stitch of the new row in your pattern. For double crochet and other taller stitches, you would work to the end of your current row. Turn...