Quick answer: The basket weave crochet stitch is made with front post and back post double crochets worked in blocks of 4. Start with a chain in multiples of 8 plus 4 and a foundation row of double crochet. Then work 3 rows of 4 back posts and 4 front […]
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Quick answer: The bobble stitch is a 3D crochet stitch made by working five unfinished double crochets into the same stitch, then closing them all together and following with a single crochet. Every bobble uses two stitches, and you work a plain separation row of half double crochet between bobble […]
If you want a stitch that looks complicated but works up in a simple four row repeat, the arcade stitch is a lovely one to learn. It makes rows of open fan shapes, a little like small arches lined up side by side, and it works for scarves, blankets, and […]
The leafhopper cluster stitch is made by working two small clusters around the post of a stitch in the row below, joined together at the top. It creates a raised, layered texture that looks a lot harder than it actually is to make. If you can work a double crochet […]
I have to be honest with you , when I started designing this square, I did not expect to love it this much. It started as my contribution to the 2026 Granny Square Month CAL + Bundle hosted by Marie from Underground Crafter, and somewhere in the middle of working […]
Textured crochet stitches are some of my absolute favorites to work with. They add so much personality to a project , from soft and squishy stitches you just want to snuggle up with, to bold and bumpy textures that really make your crochet stand out. I’ve been playing around with […]
Every crochet bag strap stretches eventually. You finish your bag, you are proud of it, you carry it once and by the end of the day the strap is hitting your knees. It is not your yarn. It is not your hook. It is the construction. These three straps solve […]
If you want a border that looks impressive but takes almost no skill to make, this is the one. The braided crochet border uses just two things: a slip stitch and a chain. That is the entire stitch repeat. The trick that makes it look so neat and professional is […]
If you have ever finished crocheting a bag and thought it looks fine, but something is missing, this is the tutorial for you. A picot border is the answer. It takes less than 20 minutes, uses the same yarn you already have, and completely transforms the edge of any crochet […]
You pour your heart into a crochet project. You finish the last stitch. And then , puff all those loose ends staring back at you. Weaving in ends is probably the most dreaded part of crochet, but it is also one of the most important. Done right, it makes your […]