Best way to crochet around a chain – no gaps
Many crochet projects begin by working around a starting chain—first along one side, then back along the other. This technique is commonly used for bags, pouches, baskets, slippers, amigurumi parts, and more. The starting chain can vary in length, from just a few...
How to crochet the Mini Bead Stitch. Written and video instructions
This mini bead stitch stitch tutorial is part of a stitch tutorial blog hop. A blog hop is an event where you get similar content in many blogs, "hopping" from one to another. This blog hop is focused on crochet stitch patterns that use 2 stitches in a repeat. It is...
Crochet soft beanie in textured stitch
Crochet this beanie for yourself or make some as presents for the holiday time. Thank you to my daughter Yasmin for modelling the beanie! This soft, puffy beanie design can be worn as a relaxed slouchy hat or with a folded brim for a tighter fit. You can easily make...
Zigzag Scarf with surface crochet details
Crochet this stylish two-tone scarf with a zigzag surface pattern for yourself or for a friend. Made with soft, cozy yarn, it's the perfect accessory to keep you warm all winter. The scarf design was originally published in Simply Crochet magazine. This post includes...
How to crochet a basic granny square
The basic granny square is one of the most used and versatile crochet items. Both beginners and those with long crochet experience love them. While the main technique remains consistent, there are countless variations and personal touches you can add to make each...
Crochet the easiest and fastest i-cord. Crochet cord tutorial
There are multiple ways to create crochet cord or i-cord. Some of them are unnecessarily complicated, especially ones where you risk losing stitches because you need to hold on to stitches. Skip those instructions! I have this video tutorial for a thicker cord. But...
6 things I don’t do in crochet
Each crocheter has their own unique set of preferences and practices. I have been crocheting for well over 50 years. It is long enough to know what my preferences are! The video I created on this topic has sparked many interesting conversations. While some fellow...
Crochet a basic cardigan in any size
Crochet this basic cardigan, taking dimensions from an existing sweater. The sample cardigan is in extended single crochet stitch. You can also select another similar stitch of your choice. The tutorial is a step-by-step video. The cardigan in the photos was made for...
Best tip for smoother edges in single crochet
Do you want smoother edges for your single crochet? Look at the starting image. The right hand photo shows the most common single crochet edge. It is straight, and the stitch count does not alter but it is dented. Then take a look at the image on the left. It is very...
Chunky bobble stitch bag
What color would you make this chunky bag? The bag works up in an evening and is useful for carrying your phone, books, make-up and other essentials. Originally published in the Simply Crochet magazine 117, the pattern is worked in rows. The bag panels and side/bottom...
How to crochet faster – 6 tips
Whether you are a beginner or have crocheted for decades, there may be things you can change in order to crochet faster. You don't need to crochet fast but if you do, here are some tips to improve! "How to crochet faster" is a common search term both on Google and...
How to crochet three rows of mesh at one go
Have you ever tried crocheting three rows of mesh on one go? In this tutorial, I'll be walking you through the process step by step. You get first a step-by-step video and then written instructions with close-up photos. Where to use crocheted mesh Crocheted mesh is a...
Yarn bombing ideas
Are you looking for ideas for your own yarn bombing (or yarnbombing) event? I have been involved in many different types of yarn bombing events over many years, both in Finland and several other countries. For the other countries I have sent contributions by mail....
6 most popular crochet tutorials of the last year
Is there a crochet tip or a project that is new to you among these six most popular tutorials on my YouTube channel? Some of these videos are several years old but viewers continue to come back to them every day. The most popular one has been watched over a million...
Straight edges in double crochet
How often have you crocheted a scarf or blanket in double crochet and been annoyed that the edges are not straight? The edges easily look like the two bottom ones in this image. Either you get holes or the edge is very uneven. (Using US crochet terms) But this is a...
Crochet fun barefoot sandals
Flora barefoot sandals Crochet these fun and easy barefoot sandals for the beach, garden parties or even a summer wedding - anywhere where shoes are not needed. My design was first published in the Simply Crochet Magazine in summer 2020, issue 99. There are two...