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Join Squares Idea in Crochet No2 | Castle Line Slip Stitch Join Join granny squares idea. Castle line slip stitch.This joined is also flat, non holey, tight and easy. Only using a slip stitch and crochet hook. I used an embroidery stitch named ladder stitch as an inspiration for this.

Crochet hook: 4.25mm Yarn used: Medium weight yarn, 100 % cotton.

Joining Squares Idea in Crochet | Zigzag Slip Stitch Method | Embroidery Inspired How to join a crocheted granny squares in zigzag slip stitch method. This join is tight, flat & has a nice & neat seam in both sides even when stretch, very easy and it works fast.

Crochet join for squares using dc2 together, easy tutorial Crochet Nuts Another method of granny square joining using crochet. This tutorial uses a double crochet together method for a more open weave join. Stitches used are (US terms) dc2 together. I am using DK yarn but any yarn can be used for the squares and join stitches. The hook used for the join is a 5.5 mm. Suitable for a crochet beginner.

Line a Crochet bag using only Crochet - No Sewing! If you've always wanted to add a liner to your crochet items but didn't know how or want to sew, this is the tutorial for you!

Tools:

Rotary cutter with skip blade: https://amzn.to/3AMsx3F Crochet hook clips to or pins to hold fabric.

Crochet Straight Edges Every Time With Starting Stitches If you want to crochet straight edges every time and eliminate any gaps in your work, then starting stitches are for you! This shows you how to do Starting Stitches in all the basic crochet stitches. Some use the stacked single-crochet technique, some use the elongated loop method.

Crochet Standing Stitches - No more chains! This technique is used for colour-changes so that you don't need to attach the new colour and then chain up to get to the right height. This makes the edges much more even. (This technique only works for colour changes, not for continuing an existing thread.)

No Sew Granny Square | Multicolour Granny Squares WITHOUT all the ends! Learn how to make a granny square with multiple colour WITHOUT having to sew in any ends! This No Sew Granny Square is a GAME CHANGER!

I'm a fan of long scarfs especially if they are worked in a short row like this scarf, lengthwise can tend to be a little daunting. It's an easy pattern to remember and crochet. Get the free pattern at https://thecrochetcrowd.com/chunky-crochet-short-row-scarf-pattern/

Colorful Crochet: Invisible Floats in Single Crochet This video shows a quick and easy way to make nearly invisible color changes when changing colors during a row in single crochet.

There are so many ways to close a hat! It's mostly about preference. I prefer to never have to remove my hook or do any sewing, so if you're like me, you'll love this method! This is showing how to close the Bre Beanie, my most popular pattern (thatcozyfox.etsy.com) But this method can be used for any "Bottoms Up" style of hat! Perfect for slouchy hats.

Learn how to crochet with invisible elastic to make your crochet projects stretchy! It takes just a bit of practice and the implications are endless. Perfect for headbands, hat brims, socks and baby items!

Size up your hook, grab some yarn and elastic and we can get started.

How to Crochet an Invisible join in the Round. Clear and straightforward tutorial.

Tying a knot may seem like a simple skill to master, but the Magic No-Ends Knot Video Tutorial will teach you how to tie a special type of knot that does not have any ends. This type of knot is perfect for a wide range of free knitting patterns. When it comes to working with yarn, it is incredibly important to be able to tie a secure knot as quickly as possible. This step-by-step video will teach you everything you need to know about this super helpful knot tying technique.

Today am sharing a simple easy and quick to make Pattern for Double Crochet solid Hexagon without gaps. Check out the Written and Photo tutorial here https://rajiscrafthobby.blogspot.com/2021/08/how-to-make-double-crochet-solid.html

Not interested in the hat. Am interested in the \\Basic Double Crochet Circle Pattern\\ which explains pretty clearly how to do increases when crocheting a flat circle in double crochet.

How to crochet a 3D wavy shell stitch border edging. This crochet pattern works great on the edge of baby blankets, afghans, shawls, scarves, and more. It is created by making a shell stitch on top of a solid double crochet border. The shells form a 3D wave or ripple effect. The stitches used in this pattern include the chain, double crochet, and slip stitch. You can use any size or weight yarn you wish.

This tutorial contains complete instructions for adding a border of crochet Moss stitch to any square or rectangular project using any stitch count to start.

While this shows a specific pattern, it also shows the general technique. The most important tip here is that this uses "bullion wire" aka "French wire" which is a coiled extremely fine wire used in embroidery, which makes it very flexible and thus useful for this technique.

Worked in rows, using two Tunisian hooks. The hooks do not need to be the same size, but your gauge will be determined by the larger hook, and the smaller hook should be large enough to work comfortably with your chosen yarn. Choose any weight yarn you like, and hooks of a size appropriate to your yarn weight. This method comes from a YouTube video made for the Australian Handknitters and Spinners Group on Facebook, and have adapted the method in this pattern. You can find the original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_9EPn67mGg