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Stitch Tutorials
Learn essential stitch tutorials to enhance your knitting or crochet skills. Explore step-by-step instructions for mastering various stitches and techniques.


Waistcoat Stitch (wcs)
How to Complete a Waistcoat Stitch in Crochet The waistcoat stitch, often called the “knit stitch” in crochet, creates a dense and sturdy...
Nov 17, 2020


Spiny Bumps
Working into the spiny bumps on the back of the chain creates a smooth, even edge on your project, enhancing its overall appearance. This...
Nov 12, 2020


Modified Half Double Crochet (mhdc)
Unlock the Creative Power of the Modified Half Double Crochet Stitch The Modified Half Double Crochet Stitch offers a unique twist on the...
Nov 6, 2020
Bean Stitch in the Back Loops Only Two Together (bsblo2tog)
How to Complete a Bean Stitch in the Back Loops Only 2 Together (bsblo2tog) [Yarn over, insert your hk into the indicated stitch (blo),...
Nov 4, 2020


Modified Waistcoat Stitch (mwc)
Note: I also refer to this stitch in some of my patterns as a modified single crochet. How to complete a modified waistcoat Stitch...
Oct 24, 2020


How to Carry Yarn For Colour Changes in Crochet
You can create some beautiful results with almost any crochet project by implementing color changes. Many people find color changes...
Dec 2, 2019


Large Bean Stitch in the Back Loops Only (lbsblo)
How to Complete a Large Bean Stitch in the Back Loop Only: [Yarn over and Insert hook into the back loop of the stitch, yarn over and...
Nov 19, 2019


Magic Circle (mc)
How to complete a magic circle in crochet. Useful for the crowns of hats and other circular projects where you do not want a hole showing...
Nov 19, 2019


Surface Slip Stitch (s-slst)
How to surface slip stitch To crochet surface slip stitches (s-slst), draw up your yarn from the wrong side of your work to the right...
Sep 9, 2019


Broomstick Lace (bslps)
How to crochet Broomstick Lace To crochet broomstick loops, draw up a loop and wrap it around the dowel and pull to secure. Insert your...
Apr 12, 2019


Stitching into Ribbing
How to crochet into the top edge of ribbing Once you reach the end of your last row of ribbing, rotate your work so that you will be...
Apr 12, 2019


Front Post Slip Stitch (fpslst)
Insert your hook from the front to the back to the front (wrapping around the post of the stitch), yarn over and pull all the way through.
Apr 4, 2019


Heart Puff Stitch (hpuff)
The heart puff stitch is just like a regular puff stitch, only you will be working on either side of the post of the stitch. [Yarn over...
Apr 4, 2019


Puff Stitch (puff)
The crochet puff stitch is a decorative stitch that adds dimension, volume, and texture to crochet fabrics. It is created by working...
Mar 25, 2019


Front Post Half Double Crochet (fphdc)
Insert hook into post of the stitch (from front to back to front), yarn over and pull through ( loops on hook), yarn over and pull...
Mar 12, 2019


Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through...
Mar 12, 2019


Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog)
Yarn over and Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and insert hook into the...
Mar 12, 2019


Double Crochet 2 Together | dc2tog
Yarn over and Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on...
Mar 12, 2019


Single Crochet (sc)
Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
Mar 12, 2019


Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Yarn over and Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Mar 12, 2019
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