Dear crafters, The front post stitch and the back post stitch are two fancy, yet easy crochet stitches founded on the use of the double crochet stitch which is a beginner crochet stitch. Each of these two stitches can be used on its own to create beautiful items. The front post double crochet stitch is…
Photo tutorial – How to crochet the triple (treble) crochet stitch
Dear crafters, Knowing how to crochet the triple crochet stitch is a must while learning how to crochet. The triple crochet stitch is one of the most basic stitches, along the single crochet stitch, the double crochet stitch and the half double crochet stitch. The triple crochet stitch is the most elongated stitch, besides the…
How to crochet the basic circle motif
Dear artsy craftsy friends, The crocheted circle is a motif we have used in many patterns and projects, such as bases for purses and centers for square-shaped motifs or beginning tops for beanies and hats. It is a basic solid shape, besides the triangle, the square, the pentagon, the hexagon and the octagon. The circle…
How to crochet the traditional granny square
<> Dear crafters, The traditional granny square does not need any introduction since it is the most common crochet motif of all the crochet shapes possible, besides the circle and the triangle. It would be a rarity if you are someone who is learning how to crochet and has not tried to make a large…
How to crochet the good old muffler (looks like knitted)
Dear crafters, Surely that good old cosy muffler that you keep at the back of a shelf in your wardrobe for those awful cold winter days made you wonder whether this knitted item can be done through the art of crocheting as well. As a matter of fact, this knitted pattern is one of the…
How to crochet a square around a pretty little flower
<> Dear artsy Craftsy Friends , Now that you practiced the steps into how to crochet a pretty little flower , it’s about time you learnt how to add a rounding to this flower in order to make a square from it which you can use for blankets and other beautiful items . Let us…
How to crochet a pretty little flower
<> Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends , Here are the written instructions on how to crochet a pretty little flower which uses the most basic stitches when executed . It’s nothing but a pretty mix of chain spaces , single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches . You can also add a rounding to this pretty…
Photo Tutorial – How To Crochet The Double Crochet Stitch
Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends , My sister and I put together a new photo tutorial on how to crochet the double crochet stitch which is one of the most basic crochet stitches . Many patterns are based on the double crochet stitch , along the single , half double and triple crochet stitches . We…
How to Crochet the Laziest Waves Stitch Throw/Afghan
Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends , How are you all doing ? Are you set to begin a new crochet project ? This time around the pattern today I will show you how to crochet an afghan/throw/lap blanket using the laziest waves stitch , which is nothing but a combination of single , half double and…
How to Crochet a Granny Market Bag
Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends, I came up with a pattern for a crocheted market bag using the granny on the straight stitch as the main stitch some time ago. I asked my mom to put my instructions to practice and here is what she made! A beautiful, handy, practical bag just perfect to be used…