Often someone asks a question about how something is done in crochet. Many times it is easiest to answer by video. These three videos have been born that way. They are all techniques I use a lot, so it was fun making videos of them.

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Lately, with problems in my hands I have changed to often using crochet hooks with ergonomic handles. They can help if your hands easily hurt when you crochet for a longer time.

1. How to crochet the V-stitch

V-stitch is possibly my favourite stitch. On the video, you can see several examples of items I have made using it, like scarves and blankets. It is suited for so many different kinds of products. I’m showing it both using double crochets and trebles.

My free guide for calculating stitches also works well with the V-stitch. Then you don’t need any other pattern for simple shaped items like scarves, blankets, cushions or bags.