The spike stitch is an easy way to create a wavy effect that makes some think of an ecg. It is made up of single crochets, elongated single crochets, and slip stitches. For a spike stitch item you will want to use at least 3 different colors. With color A, make a beginning chain that […]
How to crochet Corner-to-Corner (C2C)
Corner-to-Corner crocheting consists of blocks of a chain of 3 and 3 double crochets. It is a quick, easy way to create blankets with basic graphics or geometric patterns. With C2C you are starting on the right lower corner and working the blanket up and across in a diagonal pattern until you finish at the […]
Double Crochet (dc)
The double crochet stitch is most commonly used in granny square, filet, and corner to corner (C2C) projects. It is also used for different shells and clusters. The first dc of any new row will usually be a chain 3. There is a way to do a beginning double crochet in place of the chain […]
Single crochet (sc)
One of the most basic of stitches is the single crochet. In any pattern you read the abbreviation will be SC. This stitch is very simple, yet can be used to create the most amazing projects. Almost all amigurumi (crocheted stuffed toys, figures, collectibles, etc.) are completely single crocheted, minus a few slip stitches here […]