In this Crochet for Knitters video, I show you how to work the Woven Stitch as a dishcloth. This stitch is pretty and really fun to work! Info below on how to try it out as a dishcloth, and if you end up loving the stitch, you can easily work it into a whole blanket […]
Check This OutCrochet for Knitters – Basketweave Stitch
In this Crochet for Knitters video, I show you how to work the Basketweave stitch as a dishcloth. This stitch is pretty and really fun to work! Info below on how to try it out as a dishcloth, and if you end up loving the stitch, you can easily work it into a whole blanket […]
Check This OutCrochet for Knitters – Tunisian Stripes Blanket
Tunisian Crochet is sort of a cross between knitting and crochet. It’s really fun to work, and makes a very pretty fabric, perfect for cross stitching. Free pattern + links to four-part video tutorial.
Check This OutCrochet for Knitters – Wavy Blanket
Free pattern + 3 part video tutorial. This pattern is easy to memorize and versatile – I give instructions in the video for how to make it any size, using any yarn and hook size.
Check This OutCrochet for Knitters – Triple Crochet Stitch
“Triple crochet” is an American term. This stitch is called “double treble” in the UK. Click here to see a chart that translates American and British crochet terms. Information on things you’ll see in this video: Be sure to check out the other videos in the Crochet for Knitters Series. The poncho on the mannequin […]
Check This OutCrochet for Knitters – Granny Ripple Blanket
The Granny Ripple is a traditional stitch, that I have made especially friendly for knitters learning crochet, and new crocheters. This free pattern includes links to a five-part instructional video.
Check This OutCrochet for Knitters – Simple Crocheted Flower
Here’s one way I like to use crochet for maximum “bang for the buck” in my knits. Written instructions for working the crocheted flower: CH 4, SL into first chain, making a ring. CH 2, 10 DC into center of ring. Close the ring by SL into the 2nd chain you made at the beginning […]
Check This OutCrochet for Knitters – Rugged Ripples Blanket
Get your free copy of the pattern HERE. Many thanks to Stephanie Gage of Spinning Colors for allowing us to use her pattern in this tutorial. Be sure to visit her shop, Spinning Colors, where she sells hand-crafted yarns. She also has other patterns on Ravelry. Info on things you’ll see in this video: The […]
Check This OutCrochet for Knitters – Spiked Edging
One of my favorite ways to work crochet into your knitting is with crocheted edgings. Here I show you how to work a spiked edge. Crochet instructions for the spiked edging: This edging looks best if you do it in a contrasting color. *Single crochet into 2 stitches, then make a “spike” by inserting your […]
Check This OutCrochet for Knitters – Picot Edging
One of my favorite ways to work crochet into your knitting is with crocheted edgings. Here I show you how to work a simple picot edging. Crochet instructions for the picot edging: Single crochet into 2 stitches, chain 3 (or 5). Insert your hook into the left leg of the first chain. Grab the yarn […]
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