The single crochet three together technique is more widely used than I would have originally thought. Sometimes SC3TOG is a way to decrease three stitches into one, but it’s also used in variety of cluster stitches as well. I used the Single Crochet Cluster in […]

The Trinity Stitch is a beautiful textured crochet stitch that is well showcased in light colored yarn. I used this gorgeous stitch in my Sunset Sweater pattern and it is perfect for garments. The Trinity Stitch would also make lovely scarves, hats and blankets. Here’s […]

Pin It Now for Later! As I have recently been using this type of ribbing in several patterns, I thought I would create a tutorial and share it with you. Besides being useful for my patterns, this technique can be used to start hats or […]

I love working with cotton yarn, it’s one of my favorite things about summer crocheting! There are so many gorgeous stitches and patterns to try in different yarn weights and fibers. I enjoy seeing how each one works up a little differently and how some […]

Single crochet two together is a common crochet technique that is used to decrease the number of stitches. It is commonly abbreviated as sc2tog in written crochet patterns. Single crochet decrease is also another wording I’ve seen for this stitch. For this quick photo tutorial […]

I am in love with how this Single Crochet Cluster Stitch worked up in my Child’s Winter Pom Hat. The texture combined with this gorgeous royal blue cotton yarn is delightful. See the full hat tutorial here. I wrote up a quick photo tutorial for […]

Learn to double crochet two together, also known as double crochet decrease, and abbreviated DC2tog. The quick video clip below demonstrates how to crochet two double crochet stitches together. Scroll down a bit further if you prefer the photo tutorial. Double crochet together decreases the […]

Recently I’ve been working up a crochet hat using the half double crochet stitch. I took a few pictures as I worked so I could show you, step by step, how it’s made. Half double crochet is a fast and easy little stitch that is […]

When I first learned the magic circle technique I had to wonder how I hadn’t learned it sooner! If you crochet in the round often, then it’s an essential that leaves you with a tightly closed beginning. No more unsightly holes, or trying to weave […]

Before I started crocheting I honestly didn’t love the ‘holes’ of handmade blankets. I now appreciate the art of intentionally open spaces in crocheted blankets. However, there are sections where your pattern requires solid rows of stitches. In these cases you do want less holes. […]