Types of Crochet
The basketweave stitch is a dense stitch with an interesting texture which looks like a basket. The basketweave pattern in crochet is also referred to as the waffle stitch. Follow this great step-by-step crochet tutorial to create your very own basketweave stitch.
I am so excited to share with you the braided cable crochet stitch! I thought it was so complicated, but it is simple! I made a video tutorial that you may watch below, and then I will write out some directions to go with it.
The crochet cable stitch, or 3-dc cross-over, is worked over 4 st’s. It is tricky to work this stitch into a foundation chain, so I suggest starting with a base row/round with multiples of 4 st’s.
Crochet Star Stitch Pumpkin Coffee Cozy in Accessories, Free Crochet Patterns on 09/30/13 A week or so ago, I shared this crochet coffee cozy pattern over at Ginger Snap Crafts.
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It’s a super easy stitch and it creates a beautiful texture that almost looks woven or knit. If you know how to single crochet and make a chain stitch, you are ready to rock and roll with this moss stitch. The crocheted moss/granite stitch can be used for anything from blankets, to scarves to even dish cloths.
Tutorial: Ribbed Half Double Crochet Stitch (RibHDC) February 5, 2014 Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links which help me cover the cost of publishing my blog.
Crochet Slip Stitch -- When your crochet pattern says " join with a sl st to form a ring," or "join with a slip stitch to form a ring," this photo shows an example of what your work should look like. Photo © Amy Solovay, Licensed to About.com, Inc.
The Double Crochet V Stitch is a simple crochet pattern that creates a fabric of interlocking v stitches. It is great for a quick and lacy afghan or stole.
5. Repeat Steps 3 through 8 from the previous section in each of the next 14 double crochet (dc) stitches. Be sure to yarn over before inserting your hook in each stitch. 6. Work 1 double crochet in the top chain of the previous row’s turning chain (see Figure 5).