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3:30Triple Crochet Increase
The treble (or triple) crochet stitch is a tall and airy stitch. It’s commonly used in lace patterns and is the perfect stitch to incorporate into a crocheted lace edging. When working a pattern in treble crochet, sometimes a bit of shaping needs to happen. Increases and decreases are used in order to help a…
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2:18Half Double Crochet Increase
The half double crochet stitch is a quick and easy stitch that can be used on projects from hats to socks. For some patterns, increasing within a half double crochet fabric is necessary and an increase may need to be used. Fortunately, the half double crochet increase is easy to work. Typically, you’ll work two…
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3:21Double Crochet Increase
The double crochet stitch is a workhorse stitch used for all kinds of crochet patterns. You can make just about anything with this versatile stitch, and in fact, the double crochet increase is one of the easiest increases to work into a project. Typically, you’ll work two stitches into a single stitch. In this video,…
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2:31Single Crochet Increase
The single crochet increase is one of the easiest increases to work into a project. Typically, you’ll work two stitches into a single stitch. In this video, crochet expert Corrina Ferguson demonstrates the single crochet increase. An increase in crochet can be used simply to make a piece of crocheted fabric wider. It can also…
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5:33Single Crochet Invisible Decrease
The invisible decrease is an interesting decrease to explore in crochet. Rather than simply crocheting two stitches together, you’ll work the stitches in a manner that makes the decrease blend into the crochet fabric. This decrease is perfect for projects like amigurumi and other small toys. In this video, Corrina Ferguson demonstrates how to work…
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7:04Treble Crochet Decrease
The treble crochet decrease is a decrease that takes two treble crochet stitches and reduces them to a single stitch. This decrease may be used when a piece worked in treble crochet needs to be shaped, like a bottom-up shawl or lacy crocheted sweater. In this video, Jen Lucas demonstrates how to work a treble…
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6:52Half Double Crochet Decrease
Half double crochet is a stitch that’s quick to make and can be used for a variety of projects. If a project requires shaping, like a crocheted sweater or hat, then increases or decreases will typically need to be used to ensure that the item fits properly. The half double crochet decrease is a simple…
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6:31Double Crochet Decrease
Double crochet is a popular stitch used for all sorts of projects. If a project needs to be shaped, like a crocheted hat or sweater, then increases or decreases typically need to be used in order for the item to fit properly. The double crochet decrease is a simple decrease that takes two stitches and…
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5:34Single Crochet Decrease
The single crochet stitch is commonly one of the first stitches that is mastered when learning to crochet. Amigurumi toys and baby sweaters can easily be made knowing just this one stitch. If making one of these projects, or a variety of other projects, decreases may need to be used in order to shape the…
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