A Beginner's Guide to Crochet Stitches

Let's continue our tutorial posts with some knit stitches charts. Hope, you'll find this information helpful.

Below you can see the pictures, illustrating basic crochet stitches.

The quantity of stitches is a multiple of 9 + 1. Draw long stitches from every stitch of the set row and place them on the ruler. Make a slip stitch at the end of every row in every long stitch. Oc...

Introduction to Stitch Quantity The quantity of stitches (sts) is calculated as a multiple of 7 plus 2. Stitch Instructions 1st Row Instructions 1st row: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Sk 2 sts, puff st in...

Understanding Stitch Quantities The quantity of stitches (sts) is 4 sts + 2 selvedge sts. Row Instructions 1st Row All single crochets. 2nd Row Slip 1 st, then make 3 double crochets. Make a y...

You’ll Need 1 skein of Boboli by Berroco yarn (42% wool, 32% acryl, 23% viscose; 188m/100g) in Bonbon color (5312); Circular knitting needles 4,5 mm (40 cm long); Double edged knitting needles; Stitch...

The quantity of stitches (sts) is multiplied by 6 sts + 4 sts for symmetry and 2 selvedge stitches, which aren't mentioned in the description. Slip the 1st selvedge st, knit the last selvedge st as pu...

Crochet Rows Instructions 1st Row: Single crochets; 2nd Row: 3 chain stitches increase, puff stitches: *1 yarn over, draw the long stitch*; repeat from * to * once, 1 yarn over, insert the crochet h...

Making the Long Chain Stitch Make a long chain stitch and catch the working thread with a hook (see the picture below). Drawing and Inserting the Hook Draw a stitch and insert your hook in t...

The quantity of stitches is a multiple of 6. Knitting Set-Up Rows Set-Up Row 1: Using A, Knit; Set-Up Row 2: Using A, Purl; Primary Rows Instructions 1st Row: Using B, K2, *sl 2, K4; rep from * to l...

The quantity of stitches is multiple of 8 + 2 + 2 selvage stitches. Start and finish every row with 1 selvage stitch. Rows Instructions 1st Row (WS) * 2 knit stitches, 2 purls, 1 knit stitch, ...

Special Stitches dc2tog = double crochet 2 together - To make a dc2tog, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts but leave the last loop of each dc on the hook (3 loops on hook), yo and through all 3 loop...

Cable stitches cast can perfectly replace the classic method; moreover, it offers a significant advantage—starting work from the short end. This technique can be performed using either 2 or 1 knitting...

The quantity of stitches is multiple 9 + 1. Draw long stitches from every stitch of set-row and place it on the ruler. Make slip stitches at the end of every row in every long stitch. Occasionally, c...

You’ll Need 600 (600) 650g of grey Chiara yarn (70% viscose, 20% royal mohair, 10% polyamide; 190m/50g); Crochet hook 4; Decorative buckle. Size S (M) L. Used Patterns Rhombs Pattern The quantity of...

You’ll Need: 400g of white/grey-silver/grey-green/light-green (# 109) Lana Grossa Primavera yarn (100% cotton; 170m/100g); Knitting needles size 10; Crochet hook size 4. Size: S-M. Used Patt...

You’ll Need: 400 (500) 600g of Paintbox Simply DK in Pistachio yarn; Crochet hook 4 mm; Yarn needle; Scissors; Stitch markers. Size: S (M/L) XL Stitch Control: 14 sts x 14 rows = 4” x 4” Instructio...

Overview of the Work Scheme Work due to the scheme, on which all the rows are shown. Quantity of Stitches Calculation The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 6, plus 1 stitch for the symmetry, a...

The Quantity of Stitches The quantity of sts is multiplied by 4 + 7 (make with blue yarn). Base Rows 1st Row (RS) 1 double crochet in the 7th st from the crochet hook, *1 chain st, skip 1 st of the c...

Crocheting a single rose with just four basic stitches can be a delightful and rewarding experience for anyone, whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner. By using simple stitches like the cha...

Knitting Instruction for Various Rows RND 1: 1st row: purl; RND 2: 2nd and all the even rows: due to the pattern; RND 3: 3rd row: purl; RND 4: 5th row: * 1 purl from the st, which is 4 rows lower (ta...

Chain Selvedge Stitch The first kind of selvedge stitch is made in the form of a chain. It is most often used in work by experienced knitters. It looks like a smooth and neat chain on two sides of th...

You’ll Need: 300 (300) 350g of blue yarn (100% linen; 150m/50g); 50g of the same yarn, but in white color; Knitting needles 3.5; Crochet hook 3; Tapestry needle. Size: S (M) L. Stitches Control: 23 ...

There are a lot of ways how to cast on stitches in knitting. Today I want to share with you one of the method, which is called criss-cross. It is used when it is necessary to start knitting your work ...

The quantity of stitches is a multiple of 4 + 3 + 2. Row Instructions 1st Row (RS) Edge stitch, 3 knit stitches, 1 knit stitch with 2 yarn overs*; repeat from * to *, 3 knit stitches, edge stitch; ...

Decreases and Increases with Crochet Hook In Single CrochetsDecreases 1. Start making decreases with the right side of work. It's necessary to decrease 2 single crochets from both side in the very 1st...