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YO twice, insert hook in st, YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), [YO, pull through 2 loops] 3 times.

[YO twice, insert hook around post of indicated st, YO and pull up a loop, (YO and pull through 2 loops) twice] (2 loops on hook). [YO twice, insert hook around post of next st, YO and pull up a loop, (YO and pull through 2 loops) twice] (3 loops on hook). YO and pull through all remaining 3 loops.

We all love the height of a Treble Crochet (tr). It’s the fast-track to finishing a blanket; you get double the height of a standard stitch, meaning you finish your project in half the time. But there is a trade-off: Stability. The taller the stitch, the "gappier" the fabric. When you work a standard Foundation Treble row, you often end up with a start that feels "leggy" or airy. It creates a bottom edge that can look flimsy compared to the rest of your work, especially if yo

When it comes to knitting, crochet, or any fiber art, the choice of yarn plays a vital role in the final look, feel, and functionality of...

In crochet patterns, numbers before or after abbreviations have specific meanings that dictate how and where you should place your...

When it comes to selecting the perfect wool for your crochet or knitting projects, one term you might come across is "micron." But what...

Gauge: it's the foundation of successful crochet, yet it can also be a source of frustration for many makers. Achieving the right gauge...

If you are crocheting a hat, a cowl, or a seamless sweater, you are likely working in a continuous spiral without turning your work. However, most people still gauge swatch by working flat rows (turning back and forth). The problem is that your tension is often different when you work flat versus when you work in the round. If you swatch flat for a circular project, your finished item might not fit correctly. To get an accurate measurement, you need to swatch in the round. Th

Yarn over (YO). Insert hook from front to back to front  around the post of the stitch in the row below. YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). YO and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). YO and pull through final 2 loops.

Yarn over (YO) , insert hook into the stitch. YO pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Immediately pull that first loop (you just pulled up) through the second loop on your hook (2 loops on your hook). This is the "secret sauce" that creates the slant. Yarn over  again. Pull through both remaining loops  on your hook. 💡 Pro-Tip Note: The "Pinch & Twist" To prevent your hook from snagging and to keep your rhythm fluid, use the Pinch & Twist  method: The Maneuver:  After you y

Insert hook in st, YO, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), YO, pull through 1 loop, YO, pull through last 2 loops.

Wrong Side View Working into the "3rd loop" is a simple way to create textures like knit-like ribbing and raised ridges. While most common in Half Double Crochet (HDC), it can be used with many basic stitches. What is the 3rd Loop? Standard crochet stitches have a front loop and a back loop that form a "V" on top. The 3rd loop is a horizontal bar located just behind the back loop. How to Find It The visibility of the 3rd loop changes depending on which side of the work is fac

First Foundation Extended Single Crochet: Chain 2, insert your hook into the second chain from the hook and draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 1 loop (creating the bottom chain), yarn over and pull through 1 loop (creating the extension) , yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops. Subsequent Foundation Extended Single Crochets: Insert your hook into the bottom chain of the previous stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop . Yarn over and pull through 1 loop (bot

Yarn over (YO). Insert hook from back to front to back  around the post of the stitch in the row below. YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). YO and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). YO and pull through final 2 loops.

Most crocheters know the standard "V" on top of a stitch. But there is a hidden horizontal bar underneath that "V" called the Third Loop (3rd loop) . Using this loop pushes the top 'V' forward, creating a braided chain that mimics the look of knitting on the surface of the fabric .. Where to Find It This technique works best with Half Double Crochet (HDC)  because the third loop is prominent and easy to find. In the Round without turns:  Look at the back of your fabric. Direc

Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). [Yarn over and pull through 2 loops] 3 times.

How to Complete a Bean Stitch in the Back Loops Only (bsblo) [Yarn over, insert your hk into the indicated stitch (blo), yarn over and...

How to Complete a Waistcoat Stitch in Crochet The waistcoat stitch, often called the “knit stitch” in crochet, creates a dense and sturdy...

How to Complete a Bean Stitch in the Back Loops Only 2 Together (bsblo2tog) [Yarn over, insert your hk into the indicated stitch (blo),...