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Crochet Basics
This section of the web site is dedicated specifically to teaching others the little I know about crochet. I often remember that first time I held a crochet hook in my own hand. I was in my early twenties (summer of 1980), on vacation with my cousin's wife, Katy, her children, and her friend Diane. Katy and Diane took out their crochet hooks. Before I knew it, I had a hook in my own hand and I'll always be grateful they took the time to share their knowledge of crochet with me. It's been a tremendous blessing in my life.
Teachers, please do not use these tutorials in your classes without specific permission. I have pdf files available for teachers. Please see the Teaching page for detail.
Crochet Cabana at
YouTube - many of the things below are covered in video as well. I have put
the videos on the page with the text tutorial.
I have some of the videos on a separate page here as
well.
How to make a small drawstring Pouch
Lil's Knot - when you have to put down your work for a while and don't want it to unravel
The
Adjustable Ring
Making
the Foundation Chain
Into
the Foundation Chain
(where to place those stitches)
The Chainless Foundation
Basic Stitches
slip
stitch |
single crochet
| double crochet
|
half-double
crochet |
triple crochet
All About
Color
Charts Only
Right from Wrong Side
Reading patterns
What about those pesky ends?
Changing Colors/Joining New Yarn
Invisible
Finish Off (IFO)
Teaching Crochet
The Ripple
Changing Color in the Granny Square
Working
in the Round - making hats
Joining Squares
(several pages)
Whipstitch,
Backstitch, Mattress Stitch
Slip Stitch, Reverse SC
Join-as-you-go Granny Squares
Continuous JAYG by Susan Van Winkle
Lacy Granny
Joining with Single Crochet
The
Rectangle Granny - multiple versions
full pictures on several pages
everything on one page with
thumbnails
06/07/2011
