Looking for a fun and easy crochet stitch pattern? Check out this lovely textured stitch that uses only chains, single crochets, and double crochets to create. How to Textured Stitch To start, chain an even number of stitches. For the larger swatches, I chained 32 stitches. Row 1: Dc in second chain from hook, *sc…
There are a seemingly limitless number of ways to crochet granny squares and other motifs, and even the most traditional style has a few variations. Let’s look at the two most common! For a granny square, there will always be four corners, and a corner will always have two three-double crochet shells with chains between…
Most times, when working in double crochet, we are told to chain three and turn, use that chain three as the first double crochet in the row, then begin by placing a double crochet in the second stitch and moving forward. While that works, sometimes it can leave a gap at the beginning of each…
Traditional Granny Squares can be constructed in a wide variety of ways. Depending on the pattern or designer, you might turn your square, or work in the round without turning. Do you add two chains into the corners or three? Crocheted granny squares are so fun to experiment with and you can choose the little…
