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Blocking

When reading a crochet pattern, you may see instructions to ‘block’ your work. Or maybe you’ve…
Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Granny Squares are a staple building block in crochet – they can be used to make…
How to Treble Crochet

A treble crochet (tr), also known as a triple crochet, is the next tallest basic stitch…
Renn Faire Skirt Hike Crochet Pattern

It’s Renn Faire season! And if you live in a warmer climate like me, that means…
Turning Chains

When reading a crochet pattern, you may often see “chain (ch) 1 and turn your work”…
How to Slip Stitch

The slip stitch (sl st) is another staple crochet stitch, and is the shortest and simplest…
How to Double Crochet

A double crochet (dc) is a tall stitch most commonly used in granny squares, but it’s…
How to Half Double Crochet

A half double crochet (hdc) is a stitch in between a single crochet and a double…
How to Single Crochet

A single crochet (sc) is one of the most basic crochet stitches, and is usually the…
How to Make a Magic Circle

The magic circle (or magic ring) is the other most common method to begin a crochet…