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Crochet double crochet (half double crochet UK) together = Decrease with double crochet

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
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Crochet double crochet (half double crochet UK) together = Decrease with double crochet You use the decrease of double crochet not only to decrease the amount of stitches in the row but also as part of the pattern. Often it is used when you crochet clothes or scarfs. Read more »

Slip stitch (US) / single crochet (UK)

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
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The slip stitch is the shortest, closest and tightest stitch with crochet. You use the slip stitch to: - crochet borders - crochet elastic cuffs - To connect other stitches to each other Border: Turn your work and go into the first stitch and get the yarn over. Read more »

Half double crochet (US) / half treble crochet (UK) decrease

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
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You decrease with half double crochet quiet similar to single crochet. The only difference is that you have to get the yarn over needle once more. A thicker yarn and a fitting crochet hook will make this easier to try. Read more »

Turning chain

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
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When we have done the first row, we have the needle at the outer border of the row. When you now turn the work you have to lift the crochet height by a stitch or more. Just crochet one (or more) chains. Turning chains will be used mostly when you crochet in rows. The border of the work will be even and the stitch count stays the same. Read more »

Decrease Single Crochet

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Everyone that is not so familiar with crochet then the decrease will be a complicated part. If you do it wrong you will get a hole there. You can go a few ways to decrease with single crochet. The easiest way is to connect two single crochet. Alternatively, you can just skip the stitch. Read more »

Half double crochet

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Half double crochet is used mostly to crochet clothes. They are higher as single crochet but smaller as double crochet. The steps to crochet half double crochet are similar to the double crochet. When you crochet double crochet you always finish 2 loops at once. With half double crochet, you combine 3 loops at the time. Read more »

Reverse single crochet

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Reverse single crochet is basically single crochet that you work from left to right. But with the crossing, they look different, nicer and with more space. You don´t use it only as a border they are also used as decorations element. Reverse single crochet will fit knitted projects as well as crochet projects. Read more »

Double Crochet (US) Treble Crochet (UK)

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Double crochet is very famous and they count to the most used and easiest crochet stitches. A double crochet is twice as high as a single crochet. Because of this, your projects will be finished quicker. If you compare a single crochet with a double crochet the double crochet has a more lose stitch pattern. Read more »

Start Ring

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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The start ring will be used to crochet in rounds. This is necessary for crochet pieces of motives, scarfs, tablecloths, amigurumis, decoration and many other things. You have 2 possibilities to make a start ring. Read more »

Start loop

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Crochet starts always with a chain of chains where you crochet on top the 1st row of double crochet or single crochet. Before you start with a chain you need to form the starting loop. The start loop is the start. Read more »

Single Crochet

Sunday, February 25, 2018
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Single Crochet – A basic element in crochet Single crochet is easy and quickly crochet. They have an even and nice stitch pattern. With single crochet, you crochet mostly purses, hats, pot holder and amigurumi. Read more »

Yarn Ring / Magic Ring

Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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The “Yarn Ring” also known as “Magic Ring” is invented to make crochet works like Amigurumi, pot holder, hats, decoration, handkerchiefs or even to crochet pots. The reason behind is that the magic ring will form a start round that has the shape of a ring. In this ring, you can crochet without leaving a hole at the start. Read more »

Free Crochet Pattern Spring Deco

Tuesday, February 6, 2018
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Free Crochet Pattern Spring Deco. Let us love spring! Material: yarn scraps ,crochet hook 3mm or 2mm, sewing needles.Abbreviations: st-stitch sc-single crochet hdc- half double crochet dc- double crochet sl st- slip stitch Read more »

Free crochet pattern

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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Material: Crochethool Nr. 2 Bear: Baby Soft Wolle von Lana Grossa- 30 gr. Overal: Cotton yarn 50g/140m – 15 gr. Eyes Sewing needle Abbreviations: sc – single crochet inc – increase, crochet 2 sc in one stitch dec – decrease, crochet 2 sc together 4 sc tog – crochet 4 sc together X dec – crochet decrease X-times X inc – crochet increase X-times (---)x – repeat those in brackets X times Read more »

Crochet Pattern Little Horse

Saturday, December 30, 2017
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Crochet pattern "Little horse" This nice little horse is for the small horse fans. Materials: Crochet Hook 4,5 mm 80 gr of the yarn 100gr/ 120m Sewing Needle Eyes Fiberfill Abbreviations: sc – single crochet ch – chain slst- Splip stich X inc – increase X dec – decrease (...)хtimes – repeat those in brackets (х) times Read more »

Free Crochet Pattern Keychain Little Lucky Pig

Thursday, December 28, 2017
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Free Crochet Pattern Keychain Little Lucky Pig is quick and easy to crochet. Skill level: Easy. Material: yarn scraps, Crochet hook 1,5mm, sewing needles, Eyes 2-3mm, Filling.Skills needed:single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, chain Read more »

Free Crochet Pattern Christmas tree

Wednesday, December 20, 2017
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A beautiful and simple Christmas decoration. This fir tree can be crochet super easy so that in just a few hours finished on the door, wall or window can hang. A step by step - crochet instruction for beginners! Read more »

Free Crochet Pattern Christmas Stockings

Monday, November 27, 2017
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Free Crochet Pattern Christmas Stockings. Skill level: Easy. Material: yarn scraps, Crochet hook 3mm or 2mm, sewing needles.Skills needed:single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, chain Read more »

Free Crochet Pattern Cuddly baby shoes with snowflakes

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
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Free Crochet Pattern Cuddly baby shoes with snowflakes. Size 8 - 9 cm (0 – 3 Month)Materials: Crochet Hook 2,75 mm , Baby Soft Yarn Lana Grossa , Sewing Needle Free Crochet Pattern Cuddly baby shoes with snowflakes. Read more »

Free Crochet Pattern Leg Warmers!

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
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Free Crochet Pattern Leg Warmers! Materials: Yarn 100% Acrylic 50g = 150m, Crochet Hook Size 3,00 mm. Abbreviations (US): DC – Double Crochet, SC – Single Crochet, CH - Chain, CH-Bow – Chain Bow, Hdc – half double crochet, Fpdc - front post double crochet, Bpdc - back post double crochet Read more »

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