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Join new yarn in crochet

When joining in new yarn or changing color, continue in the working yarn until two loops of the last stitch remain in the …

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How to Crochet in the Round

Most motifs are not worked in rows but are worked in rounds from the center out. Unless otherwise stated in the pattern in …

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How to Crochet a Single Crochet Decrease

Single crochet is the most common basic crochet stitch that will result in a meth …

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How to Double Crochet (DC)

Double Crochet (DC) is a very common crochet stitch that is taller than single crochet and half-double crochet. Watch this step-by-step video tutorial to learn how it’s done

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How to Crochet Classic DC V-Stitch (Plus 3 Variations)

The V-stitch seems to be taking the crochet world by storm right now. It is a classic crochet stitch that is very easy to …

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How to Increase in Crochet

To increase the width of a basic crochet fabric, 2 or more stitches must be worked into 1 stitch at the point specified in …

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How to Finish a Crochet Project

After you fasten off, a method of finishing off a crochet project in which the yarn is secured so that the piece will not …

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Crochet a foundation chain

Almost all crochet begins with a foundation chain, which is a series of chain stitches beginning with a slip knot. You the …

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How to Fasten Off Crochet

To fasten off the yarn permanently, cut the yarn leaving an 8" end (longer if you need to sew pieces together). Pull the e …

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How to Decrease in Crochet

To decrease the width of a basic crocheted fabric, 2 or more stitches are worked together, by leaving the last loop of eac …

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Crochet Pattern Repeats and Multiples

Within a row and within a pattern you may repeat stitches several times. These are written in repeats to make the pattern …

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How to Assemble Crochet Projects

There are multiple ways to attach crocheted pieces together. You may need to attach pieces of a sweater, for example, or a …