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The stunning Plumage stitch creates rows of nested feathers (see what I did there?). I originally invented the stitch for the Feather Wrap Shawl, which feels like you’re being hugged by wings. The Plumage stitch starts with a foundation chain…
One common shape to make with crochet is the chevron. There’s something fun about the zigzag pattern it creates! However, it can be challenging to figure out how to make all the chevrons the same and keep them straight and…
Have you ever wanted to make a graphgan with the Corner to Corner (C2C) stitch, but you were daunted by the thought of changing so many colors? It’s easier than you think! Here are my quick tips: Watch this video…
Did you know you can single crochet in a circle, just by increasing six stitches per row? Like a lot of crochet, it’s all about geometry. The geometry of circles is such that the circumference (the outer edge) of the…
Do you like the grid look of the C2C stitch, but the squares are too big for the project you want to make? The mini-C2C stitch comes to the rescue! The mini-C2C stitch uses half-double crochet (hdc) stitches instead of…
Want to learn a crochet stitch that works up quickly and is more interesting than straight rows of stitches? The corner to corner stitch, abbreviated C2C, fits that description. Made entirely of double crochet (dc) and slip stitches, the C2C…
Do you ever wish you didn’t need to make a chain before you start crocheting the main stitch? Most crochet projects start with a foundation chain. Sometimes, it would be better to not make a chain first. For example, the…
Do you love the Double Crochet (dc) stitch, but sometimes wish it didn’t have gaps between the posts, especially when stretched? Because the double crochet stitch is made up of long posts connected only at the top of the row,…
Ready to crochet a cool stitch? The Catherine Wheel stitch is arguably one of the coolest! The Catherine Wheel stitch is made by 2 mirror-image rows, one with valleys and the other with hills, so combined they look like wheels.…
Ever want to make a border that is a little fancier than a single crochet stitch, but not too complicated? The Crab Stitch, also known as Reverse Single Crochet, makes a simple, pretty border for lots of projects. I assume…