Stitches & TechniquesHow to Make a Half Double Crochet Stitch
A US half double crochet starts with a yarn-over, then draws up a loop and pulls through all three loops on the hook.
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Stitches & Techniques
Stitches & TechniquesHow to Make a Double Crochet Stitch
A US double crochet is made by pulling through two loops twice after drawing up a loop.
Stitches & TechniquesHow to Make a Treble Crochet Stitch
A US treble crochet uses two yarn-overs before insertion and three pull-throughs of two loops.
Stitches & TechniquesHow to Work in the Round in Crochet
Crochet in the round builds a circle or tube by working around a center, either in joined rounds or a continuous spiral.
Stitches & TechniquesHow to Crochet in Rows vs. Rounds
Rows turn back and forth; rounds continue around the work to make a tube or circular fabric.
Stitches & TechniquesHow to Change Colors in Crochet
For a clean color change, many patterns finish the last stitch in the old color by drawing the new color through its final yarn-over.
Stitches & TechniquesHow to Join New Yarn in Crochet
Join a new skein at a stable point, leave a tail for weaving, and follow the pattern’s preferred joining method.
Stitches & TechniquesHow to Weave in Yarn Ends Neatly
Weave a yarn tail through several stitches on the wrong side, change direction, and leave the fabric relaxed.