Single Crochet (US) / Double Crochet (UK)
I use this stitch a lot, most of the amigurumi crochet patterns I have used it extensively. As indicated above single crochet … Read more
US vs. UK Crochet Terms
What is a single crochet and when is a double crochet, not a double crochet? Confused? Depending on where your crochet pattern … Read more
Chain Stitch
Now that you have your slip knot on the hook it is time to create a line of stitches using the chain … Read more
Making a Slip Knot
A lot of your crochet project will begin with making a slip knot. There are several ways to form this type of … Read more
Crochet Hooks or Needles?
To crochet you need crochet hooks, to knit you need needles. A hook is exactly what it sounds like – basically … Read more
How to Crochet Granny Squares
Would you like to learn how to crochet granny squares? This style of crochet is easy to learn, quick to do and … Read more
Crochet Hook Sizes
Crochet hook sizes can vary from country to country. So you can select the right size for the job at hand. … Read more
Basic Crochet Stitches
In Crochet, there are only a few basic crochet stitches that you need to learn, but many, many, ways to combine those … Read more
How to Crochet
I learned how to crochet many years ago, at the age of six, while sitting on the knee of my very patient … Read more
What is Crochet Amigurumi?
Another thing I like to do is to crochet amigurumi figurines. The smaller the better, possibly because some of my grandchildren are … Read more
