The height of the half double crochet (hdc) stitch is between a single crochet (sc) and a double crochet (dc). It is bulkier than other stitches so it takes up more yarn. But it is also quicker to work the hdc than a dc. It is one of my favorite stitches to work - it gives any… Continue reading Tutorial: Half Double Crochet (hdc)
The double crochet (dc) is a great stitch to quickly add height to a row. One dc row usually equals two single crochet rows. Need help getting started? Click on the tutorial you need: [hook hold, cast on and chain] [single crochet in chain] [single crochet] [counting stitches] How to make a dc stitch: 1. Yarn over hook (yoh). Always… Continue reading Tutorial: Double Crochet (dc)
How to single crochet (sc): 1. Insert hook under both loops of next stitch. 2. Pictured - hook inserted into stitch under both loops. 3. Yarn over hook. Always wrap away, up, then toward you (some say, back-to-front). 4. Pull the yarn you just wrapped over the hook through stitch. Two loops on hook. 5.… Continue reading Tutorial: Single Crochet (sc)
So far in our Tubular Crochet series, none of our patterns have required rows to connect. Rather, we've worked rows in a spiral. Now we are adding to our repertoire. The sunglasses case requires three distinct rows of double crochet, so the two strings for the cinch can weave in the center row. The infinity scarf… Continue reading Tutorial: Starting and Ending Double Crochet Row in Tubular Crochet
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