Stitches

crochet stitches? Is there anywhere online where I can learn some unique crochet stitches? All I know ,(and I know very well) is a single, half double, double, treble, slip stich, and I can make a round. Is there any unique and creative stitches I can learn? My grandmother used to teach me but she recently passed away. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

What are the best knitting or crochet stitches for unusual yarns? I bought a bulky (works on size 10.5 American needle) black boucle yarn with a bit of white and a thread of mylar for sparkle. What is the best knitting or crochet stitch to show off the yarn? And I have a 1/2 inch wide multicolor ribbon yarn. How do I show off the yarn/colors? Long stitches seem to be my only choice, so far. Are there others?

What does it mean to "single crochet 2 stitches"? Rnd 3: sc 1 round even. (8 sc) Rnd 4: sc 2 stitches together around. (4 sc) Crochet hole closed with as many sl st as needed. Ch 6 and then attach bobble to top of hat by making a circle of 5 slip stitches around the top. Fasten off.

Does anyone have some cool crochet stitches? I am somewhat a beginner and all I know is a basic chain going back and forth, I was wondering if anyone has some other stitches I could try.

Does anyone know a way to add double crochet stitches to the ends of row on an already made afghan? I am about half way done with an afghan and the pattern is not coming out like it should be. I am needing to add about 5 double crochets to the ends of each row that I have already finished. I can't figure out a way to do this. I need help!!

Do you think the symbol art for crochet stitches had made an improvement in doing patterns [ doilies ] faster? I am so glad it came about, to have a symbol represent a stitch so that the pattern can be put into art, neat idea.

my first rows of ripple crochet stitches are too tight, the rest are fine. Help? I started out way too tight on my stitches, and now have loosened up (I'm a beginner). I like the part I've been working on now, but the first 10 - 15 rows are too tight and the whole end of the afghan narrows. Can I undo the beginning and just work backwards some how, or redo the beginning and attach it some how? HELP!

Isn't it wonderful to finally know all the crochet stitches & be able to identify all loops & post work? What I have mentioned is not much, but a good beginning to some comfortable and confidental information for a decent education in crochet.

Website that shows several crochet pattern stitches? Does anyone know of a good website that shows different crochet pattern stitches? I know how to do basic stitches (sc, dc etc), but I'd like to see stitch patterns using combinations of those stitches so I can adapt them to other projects. For example, shell patterns, basketweave, etc.

Crochet stitches for beginners? I've just learned to crochet and can do a single and double chain stitch. What are some other stitches I can try that are easy enough for a beginner?

How do you determine the stitches on the sides of something you need to crochet around? I am crocheting a two piece swimsuit for my daughter and I need to crochet around the cup and can't determine what stitches I am suppose to single crochet in on the sides of the rows. It looks great so far and I don't want it to go sour. Can anyone help?

why do i keep dropping my crochet stitches? i was crocheting a scarf and i noticed it was getting shorter. i know i have to go all the way to the end before turning. but i cant figure out why it is getting shorter HELP!!!

Anyone know any good sites for learning new crochet stitches? ...video clips would be very helpful...

Looking for a free crochet pattern to make a circle that increases flatly, and with open stitches, not tight? I need a crochet pattern for a large circle that increases & lays flat or almost flat...and I need the pattern to be an open stitch, not tight like single or double crochet...more like a V stitch, or something that's pretty, but very open & airy..if that makes sense?

Any crochet stitch that makes my scarf look thin instead of heavy looking? I like the texture of knitting products as it looks thin and even, however I find crochet a lot easier to do. Is there any stitches that make the scarf looks thin? Any links? Thank you.

When you learn a stitch that is new to you in crochet, do you search it out for all it has to offer? I have always been this curious about crochet stitches and if I find some one who want to learn, I want to let them see the many things crochet stitches can do. It is a wonderful art.

Is there a site to teach crochet increase and decrease and stitching in the side edge of the rows of stitches? This was the most difficult part to learn in crochet for me when I was learning. I use a chain one as first stitch in single crochet and have many methods of increase and decrease. I search for ways to make edge stitches as neat as possible, just want to see how other crocheters do it. So thanks for trying to help me.

Is there a crochet stitch that stretches? I have patterns for crochet hats - but they don't stretch to fit different people very well - like a knit hat would. The patterns I have all use single and double crochet stitches in rounds. Is there a pattern or stitch that has some give to it when done? Thanks!

what are the different types of crochet stitches? i only know single and double and i am looking to improve!! THANKS!!

What stitches would be good to crochet around a piece of fabric for a glass cover? The fabric for the center is round with holes in the design so I thought about doing some stitching around and finishing with some chains with beads in them. Which stitch / pattern would you suggest?

Crochet guage, I have correct stitches across but can't match row for guage. How do I compensate? There are increases involved so I need to keep angle correct?

How to crochet a ripple stitch lap blanket? Does anyone know of a very easy to follow ripple stitch crochet pattern for a lap blanket/afghan/throw? Not a full size blanket and not a baby one. Just something to throw over while watching TV. How many chain stitches should I start with and what to do next? Maybe about 4 ft wide? I am not sure how to calculate how many chains I need for that width or how many ripples I need. Thanks!

does anyone know any crochet stitches that are simple but create appealing patterns? The Ripple stitch maybe? i like to crochet but i learn best by seeing and i would appreciate any stitch that is unique

Crocheters, do you like to talk crochet stitches, I do, as reverse sc or crab st, what about a twisted sc? Reverse single crochet is a trim stitch made going in reverse of the original stitch, but can the same stitch be acomplished going in the same direction as the stitch is, when being made, if so, * with the two loops of the single crochet on hook, or the last two loops of the double crochet on hook, the loops will twist as the hook point is taken foward and right, all the way around to pick up the yarn and draw [ or ease ] through the twisted loops on hook, repeat * with the next stitch. 1. The twisted single crochet trim stitch, or reversed crab stitch with sc. 2. The twisted double crochet trim stitch. If the above is reversed with loops being taken backward and right all the way around to yarn picked up and eased through twisted loops, I would want to call it the rolled single crochet trim stitch, but as reverse sc, it's not needed. I have been using them for years and they have worked for me. This is why I think talking crochet stitches is a good thing, do you think so? Would anyone please try these stitches and give your opinion as to what you think of them?

knitting knit stitches and crocheting crochet stitches? Knitting knit stitches and crocheting crochet stitches? I know this is a really silly question to someone who might be an experienced knitter/crocheter, but I am having a little trouble! My pattern says: Row 1 - k2, *p2, k2 repeat from * to end Row 2 - Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they face you Repeat Row 2 for 2 x 2 rib I have finished Row 1 and ended with two knits. Does this mean that on Row 2 I would start with two knits? Or am I doing the opposite? I'm sorry if this is confusing!

Easy crochet stitches? I'm not sure what level of 'expertise' I could give my crocheting skills but I can say I at least have the basic stitches down (sc,hdc,dc...). I've made scarves, beanies, a pair of wristwarmers...and just recently my first baby blanket. Can some of you crochet guru's suggest some new stitches for me to try out, particularly for beginning and intermediate learner's using the basic stitches? Most of the things that I've made (all of them, now that I think about it) were made without a pattern...they turned up fine by chance and virtue of my hoping they would...and the very occasional unraveling. Also, I'd like to expand my horizons as far as making new things. Can you share a site or two you know of with free easy patterns available? I really would like to try making a capelet, and maybe a shawl too. I'd appreciate any kind of help =)

I need to crochet a blanket with a tight stitch (no lacey/holey stitches) what would be the best stitch to use? I'm making lap blankets for vets and they need to be pretty solid - the less see through the better. If you have a stitch to recommend or pattern that would be very helpful! Thanks!

what does this lady mean by 2 single crochet stitches? im new to this and i just don't know what she means. the video is below. <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FIH0ntfwzCk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FIH0ntfwzCk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIH0ntfwzCk&feature=fvst

What type of crochet stitch is used to make stuffed animals? What type of Crochet stitch is normally used to make plushies? And also if possible can anyone provide me with a video on how to start this stitch ? Thanks!

Crocheting: What is the best crochet stitch to work with clothing? I'm looking to crochet a summer dress but don't want something with a bunch of holes in it either, though I want to crochet it. Any suggestions on the best stitch I should use while making this dress? Thanks a bunch fellow craft junkies!

I find that the crochet stitches are too tight making it difficult to insert the hook.? I am NEW to crochet, and I find that the stitches are too tight making it difficult to insert the hook. Ideas? I have really no idea what yarn "weight" I am using, it is 4 ply and the label suggested a 5/H hook...but like I said, instead of a relaxing project I am fighting to insert the hooks in the loops! Please give me some advice, I'd really like to continue. I just wanted to say that I took all your VERY similar (but awesome and right on the money) answers and practiced loosening slooowly at home and it worked! It was 10x easier, no doubt. THANKS for the tips, I know to come here now whenever I have a crochet question!!

What type of crochet does one do with a long crochet needle? Unlike knitting, the only crochet stitches I know of only has 1 to 3 stitches held on the needle at one time. What do you do with the long needles?

What is the easiest crochet stitch besides single stitch? 10 pts? I want to incorporate a different design on my daughter's cap and I have only started crocheting. I want to know an easy stitch that looks nice from those who know how to crochet. Thanks moms!

What would be quicker: a baby blanket using straight single and double crochet stitches or granny squares? I want to make a baby blanket for my daughter, however she is due in October and I don't have a whole lot of time left to make it. Would you suggest just making a basic blanket out of single and double crochet stitches or would you make different granny squares and then connect them for the blanket? I have 4 skeins of yarn in 4 different colors that match the bedding set I've registered for. Brown, light yellow, mauve pink, and white. It matches this bedding: http://www.target.com/Dwell-Studio-Target-Bedding-Collection/dp/B001LK9OOG/sr=1-1/qid=1249074596/ref=sr_1_1/186-0751089-3253903?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Adwell%20studio%20birds&page=1 I am intermediate in skill and can work fairly quickly I just don't know how much time I'll have and want it too look nice, not thrown together. Thanks for the advice.

What crochet stitch would i use to make this? On anthropologie.com there is a vest called the cobweb vest and i was wondering if anyone would know what kind of stitches were used to make it. or stitches close to that?

What is the name of this crochet stitch? I watched a video on youtube where this lady demonstrated how to use single crochet in order to create double thickness. It was a beginner-level stitch, something about only going into the front or back loop, I can't remember. Anyone know the name of this stitch?

What am I doing wrong with my double crochet stitches? I'm pretty sure I have the basic stitch down. But when I do the second row, the sort of upraised rib side alternates sides from being on the front or the back, but in the pictures I look at it seems to be consistent. What am I doing wrong? I feel like its probably has to do with what loop of yard i'm working back into but on youtube tutorials they only show you how to do it on the chain stitch. Also I learned on youtube and I don't know anyone who can crochet or knit to help me. Also, please use layman's terms because I don't understand the abbreviations.

Can anyone tell me what the name of the crochet stitch I am doing? It is in a chain and kind of makes little squares. My friend taught me but I can't figure out how to do the turn around and I don't even know the name of the stitch. Everytime you complete the set of stitches it leaves a little square hole and they all line up on top of each other. I'm trying to do a blanket.

Can I Still Crochet Various Stitch Patterns if i have a larger Crochet Hook? see i've mistakenly ordered a larger 10mm crochet hook. Now cos its so thick that its makin me wondering if m limited to only few stitches,in other words would i still be able to do an afghan stitch,beanie stitch and many other stitches but using a thicker yarn? pls let me know as soon as. I thank u for ur time.

Crochet pattern to make Chicago cubs afghan? I'm looking for a pattern to crochet a Chicago cubs afghan, with basic crochet stitches. Thanks!

Looking for a crochet pattern that had something like 60 different stitches to make an afghan.? I can't remember what it's called and would like to order the pattern. Does anyone know which pattern I'm thinking of?

Can I crochet a blanket using the basic square crochet stitch all as one piece? I am a beginner and want to crochet a blanket but don't want to make the type with a little squares all sewn together, just as one big piece.

How do I add a new ball of yarn to a crochet blanket when I run out of the first ball of yarn? How do I add a new ball of yarn to a crochet blanket when I run out of the first ball of yarn? p.s. I'm using double crochet stitches :)

Need help with crochet stitches!? I'm making a dimensional stitch throw and I have a special stitch here called "Front zigzag" and a "Back zigzag". These are the instructions for the 3rd row: Ch 3, dc in next st, front zigzag(see Special stitches) across to last 2 sts, dc in each of last 2 sts, turn. (Front zigzag: Sk next 3 sts, dtr in next st, working behind dtr just made, dc in first sk st, dc in each of next 2 sk sts.) I need help understanding this part: working behind dtr just made, dc in first sk st, dc in each of next 2 sk sts. How do I work behind the dtr and which is the first sk st, and the next 2 sk sts? I'm really confused. It's a very pretty pattern and was working on it for a gift and I just hope that I can do it, any help is greatly appreciated!!! This is where I got it from if it'll help you help me better! http://www.crochetmagazine.com/freepat_pdf/fp_summerlilacs.pdf

where would i go to learn different crochet patterns by tutorials/? to learn how to do the edgings & trimings on blankets, and different crochet stitches?

Is there an easier way to seam two crochet pieces together with out a bulky seam using a crochet hook? I am trying to avoid using a yarn needle. It seems like the back stitch and single crochet stitch seam is took bulky. I am trying to make an afghan by joining several squares together. Please help!

where can i find crochet patterns, not for anything specific, just different types of stitches?

I am just getting into tunesian crochet.although most of the stitches are? easy to find, I can't seem to find a video demontrating the tunesian slant stitch. annie'sattic and a couple of other sites are good for instruction videos, but they don't illustrate the slant stitch. any suggestions?ee

How do you crochet in rounds? I am trying to crochet a hat, and the directions say this: With MC, ch 2. Rnd 1. 8 hdc in second ch from hook. Join with sl st to first hdc in rnd. 8 hdc. How do you crochet 8 stitches when you only have 2 chains (I know that you have to join the stitches, but I can never do it right, so if you can, please explain that too.

What can i crochet with multi-colored yarn? You know, something that won't look patternless or all messy with colors. The yarn is from Red Heart and is a mix of pink, dark brown, and tan colors. It also needs to be something easy that can only be done with single and double crochet stitches (my sister will be doing it and she's 12. she only knows hows to single stitch but I'm gonna teach her doubles).

How would you crochet a blanket? I'm a beginner who only knows how to make scarfs with the single crochet stitch. I found some really good yarn and I want to make a blanket, however, I think single crochet would take a long time and a lot of yarn. Is there a simpler way? What stitch could and I learn and could you explain?

Why does my double crochet keep increasing at one end? I am doing a basic double crochet stitch for a blanket but one side of the blanket keeps increasing. The other side seems to be staying the same but why does the other end continue to increase or decrease? What am I doing wrong?

A good crochet stitch to put with the slanted shell stitch.? I am a beginning crocheter and I am planning to crochet an afghan.

Can you explain how to do a double crochet stitch? Step-by-step? Or maybe suggest a website with USEFUL illustrations? Thank you.

Is crossed stitch the same as slip stitch in crochet? I got a German Crochet (Filet) Magazine and I am trying to translate it because I love this one doily in it. I'm pretty much done but I tranlated Kettmasche into crossed stitch. The symbol is like a little rainbow or an upside down u. I'm confused though, does cross stitch mean slip stitch? Thanks in advance for help.

Tutorial for making filet crochet stitch chart with photoshop? I'm looking for a tutorial for making filet crochet chart with photoshop. Can you help me?

How do I crochet this stitch- "Fpdc, sc"? I am crocheting a pair of chrildens slippers and have come across this stitch and it doesn't show or explain the Fpdc, sc stitch. I do know that sc= single crochet. Fellow crafters and crochet'ers please help! Thank you!

Knitting and crocheting stitches and such? I have been trying to learn to knit sice x-mas 05 and have been pretty unsucessful. Does anyone know any books, websites or anything that would help me? I would love anything you can bring up to me. Then, I've been crocheting since maybe 3rd-4th grade, but i haven't gone more advance then a scarf. I don't know any other stitch other then the casting on stitch and that's it. I would love to get a lottle more creative, and go more advance but I haven't found anything. Any books, websites, your own story anything? Thank so much for any answers!

how do I do sweet pea crochet stitch? Every other pattern I can find except for this one. Please Help me!? I have been trying to find the sweet pea crochet pattern stitch and I have found other patterns for stiches except this one, I can just find the pictures, but I need the pattern. If anyone has the pattern please let me know. Thank you.

How often do you put the extra stitch in when you crochet a hat? I used to know how to crochet hats, but forgot since I stopped for awhile. Some one recently asked me to make a hat for them and they said they would pay me. All they want is a hat that will fit a large head and that is really simple. How do I make this. I always get confused on how often the extra stitch comes in to make the curve of the hat. I use a 1/9-5.50mm hook, standard yarn, and I do tight stitches.

I can crochet but what stitch am I doing? It's pretty explanatory. I can crochet and do all kinds of different stitches and weird clusters but I have no clue the names for it. How can I learn if I'm doing a double chain thinger and stuff?

How to double stitch crochet? ? I know how to make the double stitch itself, what i am having trouble with is starting the next row. Can someone just give me basic instructions? If i start my crochet with 15 stitches.. What do i do next?

does anyone know how I can go about patent a new crochet stitch? Took me 10 years but finally got it.? I have been crocheting for over 50 years and have been practicing different stitches all those years and I finally created one that I have never seen before and would like more info .

What's after a triple crochet stitch? I can do up to a triple crochet stitch...what's the next step to learn? How does one make circles?

Baby crochet patterns (for Australian stitches)? Im looking to crochet a beanie, m.aybe a little cardi, for a a baby. anyone know anywhere online I can get a pattern.. for AUSTRALIAN stitches (im told american is different?"

Are knitting,cross stitch,crochet and similar needlework forgotten? I was just wondering how many people are still doing any of them. Especially younger generations. Personally I love crochet and I am doing it since I was 10,11. It relaxes me and I always have some ready for those people that I realy appreciate and want to give a special present. I'm a mother,wife,3rd level student,have friends but I always find time to do it(usually when watching TV).

I am looking for an easy way to crochet a scarf...? I bought this kit with really confusing instructions and some bad yarn. (its this fuzzy stuff that makes it almost impossible to see what i am doing). I have mastered the chain stitch but my chains come out really small so I can not insert my hook into them for a double crochet stitch. Is there a way I could make a scarf with out using the double stitch? or what is an easier way to learn the double stitch?

question on a certain crochet stitch? Has anyone heard of a crochet stitch called a TWIN STITCH? I have been crocheting for over 50 years and have never heard of this.

In a crochet pattern, when it says to single crochet in next stitch are they talking about the front loop? I can't figure out if they want me to crochet in the front loop, back loop, or under both loops? I am new to crochet and all the patterns I've used have specified front or back loops. Help!

i am learning to crochet and i am a little confused? my rows are never even. if i have for example 20 chain stitches to start then i do double crochet stitches should i be making 19 or 20 stitches to the end of the row?

As a crochet expert, have you ever taught or practiced to teach or instruct a student over the phone? How - to make a slip knot, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double, double or triple, or how to turn rows, or how to join rounds. I have practiced to do this alot, but done this very little. Practice keep skills alert. I am sure some of us live in areas where the interest is great, i am not in that area.

How do I increase using a shell stitch in crochet? I want to try a diagonal afghan using shells, but I've never tried increasing/decreasing using shells and I can't seem to find instructions for it. Can anyone tell me what to do or suggest a website with a pattern that uses shell increases? Thanks!

Looking for a Crochet Popcorn Stitch blanket pattern, it has the cluster in the middle and a square around it? & when you finish you stitch them all together. Thanks.

How does one read/complete crochet directions? I have a basic chain down, and I'm alright with single chains, etc, but it seems I just can't understand the instructions. When it says ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook.. does it mean I crochet 8 ch stitches, the go back through them, and make 6 of them into sc stitches? I may not entirely have the concept down. Personal help, and not just a link would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Sara. :D That helped a lot

How can you stitch together a big K on a blanket in crochet? you know how when you crochet squares or rectangles to stitch together for a blanket? well how do i crochet the blanket and form a big K with those squares. letters like H, L, and stuff are easier but what bout K???? and i may or may not do it in squares . i might but what about rectangles? Ks are hard. i dont think its possible for me to do em without makeing half rectangles or squares. how would i do that??

Is single-stitch crochet supposed to curl at the ends? I typically make scarves, and I always get curlage at all four corners. Am I crocheting too tight? Will loosening my gage make a difference?

How do I attach some vintage crochet edging to a pillowcase that has the little holes in the edge? HELP!? I removed this edging from an old pair of pillowcases my mom had embroidered when the old cases became unusable. I would like to reuse the edging. I have embroidered a new pair of cases that have the holes near the edge with a raw edge below that. Can I just slip stitch the crochet edging into the holes in the case with white embroidery floss or even plain white thread? What do I do about the raw edge? I appreciate any help with this, and since I am "craft-challenged," the simpler the better! Thanks!

If you have done entraloc in knitting, or with Afghan Stitch, have you ever tried it with single crochet? I have done it with Afghan Stitch and in single crochet, but not in knitting, I would like to see it done in knitting and wonder about it's popularity in any of the stitches for needles and hooks.

If I'm crocheting an afghan using a double crochet stitch - how many do I chain to turn?

What does it mean to "single crochet 2 stitches?"? Rnd 3: sc 1 round even. (8 sc) Rnd 4: sc 2 stitches together around. (4 sc) Crochet hole closed with as many sl st as needed. Ch 6 and then attach bobble to top of hat by making a circle of 5 slip stitches around the top. Fasten off.

How do I convert pictures into a graph for crochet, knitting, cross stitch, etc.? Don't worry, I'm only crocheting a blanket for my boyfriend and he wants an Aquaman logo on it. No serious copyright infringements here. The only problem is that I don't have much experience with altering photos on a computer, and if I do it by hand on graph paper I don't know how accurate it will look.

does anyone have a crochet pattern using a half double crochet stitch?

Where can I find instructions for a crochet stitch called: postage stamp?

Would someone please post the pattern to crochet a ripple stitch? I knew how to do this at one time and have completely forgotten how to start, and then get the Ripple right. Thank you.

Help my crochet blanket is not even, I started with 250 stitches and after many many rows I now have 200. Help How can I add to the shorter rows without starting over?

Which do you like best, knit, crochet, cro-hook work or afghan / tunisian hook work, or all of them? Is any one doing any entraloc patterns in any of these? Crochet is my favorite, [ I do entraloc patterns in single crochet and afghan stitch ], but I do like all of these.

I am looking for directions on how to create a daisy stitch by way of crochet.? I am trying to create a crochet baby ensemble using a daisy stich pattern and the explanation that I have at this time on how to create the stitch seems overly confusing. I consider myself to be an intermediate crocheter but the directions I have are confusing and not exactly easy to grasp. If anyone knows of an easier and less complicatied explanation please let me know. I will be greatly appreciative!