Basic Techniques
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10:31How to Weave in Ends as You Go
Do you hate to weave in ends on your crochet projects? Dealing with all your yarn tails doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In fact, it’s possible to secure your ends in as you go! In this video, Rebecca Velasquez demonstrates how she likes to weave in ends on a project as she goes.…
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3:17Crocheting Over Ends
Crocheting over your yarn ends is an easy way to hide your ends into a crochet project. In this video, crochet expert Corrina Ferguson demonstrates just how simple this technique is for your next project. It hides the ends nicely, even when changing colors. Corrina has a swatch of double crochet, worked in two colors.…
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5:42Working in the Round
Working in the round in crochet is a versatile technique that can be used on everything from crochet baby hat patterns to amigurumi toys. There are two standard ways for working in the round: Working in rounds, joining with slip stitches at the end of each round. Working in a continuous spiral. Which method is…
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5:18Filet Crochet Basics
Looking to try something new and unique in crochet? Try filet crochet! This interesting technique uses double crochet stitches separated by spaces created with chains in order to create open and closed blocks on the fabric. With these blocks, you can create all kinds of designs and motifs. In this video, Corrina Ferguson explains the…
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5:36Turning Chains
When you see a chain at the start of a row, what does that mean? Does it count as a stitch or is it simply a turning chain? In this video, Corrina Ferguson explores turning chains and explains how they work in your crochet pattern. Corrina begins by explaining the standard for turning chains: Chain…
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4:10Measuring Gauge in Crochet
It’s important to understand how to achieve the proper gauge in a crochet pattern. In this video, Corrina Ferguson explains how to read the gauge section of a crochet pattern, and how you go about achieving the proper gauge. The gauge listed on a crochet pattern is the exact gauge that the person who stitched…
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3:07Magic Ring
The magic ring is a popular way to start projects like crocheted amigurumi toys and top-down hats. It allows for the project to be started at the center without leaving a hole. In this video, Mister Domestic demonstrates how to create a magic ring. The magic ring can be called many different names: Magic Circle…
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3:32Back Post Stitches
Front post and back post stitches are interesting crochet stitches that are used in a wide variety of projects. They can be used for projects that feature textured stitch patterns, cables, and colorwork. Once you understand the mechanics of these stitches, it’s easy to apply them to any crochet stitch you like. In this video,…
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3:19Front Post Stitches
Post stitches are interesting crochet stitches that can be used to create texture, cables, and colorwork in a project. In this video, crochet expert Mary Beth Temple explains how to work front post stitches. There are two characteristics that define a front post stitch: 1. Stitch is done on the side of the fabric facing…
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