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Crochet Lessons

Let’s Make A Sole For Crochet Baby Booties

by Doroteja April 11, 2017

Hi, everyone! I was working on a new crochet pattern for spring baby booties that will be released very soon and come to the conclusion that there is no need to repeat how to crochet baby sole all the time and edit it over and over again when I am working on a new baby bootie video tutorials if the sole is always the same. So I’ve decided to make a simple video tutorial and written instructions for how to crochet …

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April 11, 2017 67 comments 235,675 views
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Textured SC, HDC and DC Stitch Pattern

by Doroteja April 5, 2017

If you would like to see more videos please subscribe HERE. It’s free! Hi, there! Hope you are having a nice day. Mine always gets better when I think on my crochet hooks, yarn and a big cup of coffee. Am I right? Since we went through almost all of the basic crochet stitches already, I think ist’s time to start learning more complex ones. This textured sc, hdc and dc crochet stitch pattern is just perfect for that. We will refresh …

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April 5, 2017 10 comments 73,999 views
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Textured SC and DC Stitch Pattern

by Doroteja March 27, 2017

Textured sc/dc stitch pattern is a very simple stitch pattern that gives dense but at the same time very soft and beautiful crochet fabric. All you need is a simple knowledge of very basic crochet stitches, single crochet and double crochet, and you are ready to go. It’s one of the most simple crochet stitch patterns out here and the final result is just awesome! 🙂 

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March 27, 2017 10 comments 74,867 views
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How To Make a Double Crochet Stitch (dc and dc2tog)

by Doroteja March 9, 2017

If you would like to see more videos please subscribe HERE. It’s free! Thank you so much for stopping by! Don’t be shy and subscribe to my blog and my YouTube channel. I share new tutorials every week! Hi, everyone! Double crochet, in UK crochet terminology also called treble crochet, produces softer crochet fabric than the single and half double crochet stitches. Double crochet is a very tall stitch, so the fabric grows quickly which makes it very popular. I use it in my patterns …

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March 9, 2017 0 comment 26,589 views
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Let’s Learn How To Make A Pom-Pom

by Doroteja January 25, 2017

Hi, guys! Hope you are having a great day. Today I am going to show you how to make a pom-pom using a pom-pom maker. Pom poms are super easy and fun to make and you can include them in almost every DIY project. There is a few simple things you will need before you start. You will need a pom-pom maker. They come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. But all of them work in a pretty …

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January 25, 2017 0 comment 16,006 views
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How To Make a Half Double Crochet Stitch (hdc and hdc2tog)

by Doroteja January 22, 2017

Half double crochet, also called half triple crochet in UK terminology, is a stitch that I personally use the most. It’s a little bit taller than single crochet stitch but creates nice and dense fabric. I am using it for baby soles and cardigans. Half double crochet is very similar to double crochet, but it ends one loop earlier than double crochet. Abbreviations: Half double crochet stitch – hdc (in the UK called half triple crochet ) Half double two together stitch …

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January 22, 2017 0 comment 43,533 views
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How to Crochet in Front and Back Loop Only

by Doroteja January 20, 2017

If you look at the top of the row/round. Each stitch looks like a sideways V or little heart. Each V is made of two loops: the front loop and the back loop. If you hold the piece of crochet in front of you with the “little hearts” on top, the part of the heart closest to you is the front loop. The part of the heart farther away from you on the opposite side is the back loop. Usually, …

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January 20, 2017 0 comment 22,710 views
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How To Make Single a Crochet Stitch (Sc and Sc2tog)

by Doroteja July 19, 2016

This tutorial will show you how to create single crochet using standard American terms.  A single crochet stitch in the US is in called the UK double crochet (dc) stitch. Before you start always check if the pattern is using UK or US crochet terms. 🙂 Single Crochet (sc) Insert the hook from front to back into the loop. Wrap the yarn from back to front over the hook (we call this part yarn over – yo). Pull the hook with …

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July 19, 2016 0 comment 26,789 views
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How To Make a Magic Ring or a Magic Circle

by Doroteja March 4, 2016

This is a simple tutorial on how to make a magic ring or a magic circle, how to secure the loop and how to work a few simple stitches into the magic ring. This technique is super easy and great for beginners too. Magic ring comes in handy when you work in rounds, especial when you are crocheting hats or amigurumi toys, where you increase in your first few rounds, but the starting point has to be tight and stay …

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March 4, 2016 4 comments 17,400 views
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How to Make a Crochet Chain and Slip Knot

by Doroteja February 23, 2016

Hello, my lovely crocheters! It has been a while since I’ve posted my last Crochet Lesson post. Last time we were talking about all the little extra handy things you might need when crocheting. They are not the things that you need all the time, but they can be lifesavers that can make your crochet life much easier. Today I will show you how to make a chain and a slip knot. Both are super easy to make and you …

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February 23, 2016 1 comment 21,923 views
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