How to?

Find phototutorials on how to hold yarn and crochet hook here as well as how to do the basic stitches!  

Before you start to crochet, you need to know what supplies you need: Crochet hook Yarn Scissor tapestry needle measuring tape some time to get used to the materials and to learn the basic stitches There are many different yarn...

Chain stitch (ch) / Luftmasche (LM) Chain stitches (ch) are usually used to start the work, they are used  between rows (as turning chain) and also inbetween the work to create different effects/patterns. And here comes the phototutorial on how ...

Single crochet (sc) / Feste Masche (FM) The single crochet (sc) is a very common stitch used in a lot of patterns. Its very simple and easy to do and creates beautiful effects in patterns. Here is how to do it: 1. We start with making a...

Half double crochet (hdc) / Halbes Stäbchen (HStb) The half double crochet (hdc) is another basic stitch. It is higher than the single crochet and smaller than the double crochet. To make a hdc you need to yarn over before starting the stitch. To ...

Double crochet (dc) / einfaches Stäbchen (Stb) The double crochet is higher than the half double crochet.  Its a basic stitch to create different patterns. Here is how to do it: 1. Start with 3 chains, which replace the first dc in a row. Beginne m...

Slip stitch (ss) / Kettmasche (KM) The slip stitch is a very simple stitch to end rounds,  to join pieces of work and to create different effects throughout your work. Here is how to do it :   1. Direct your hook through the stitch ...

Magic ring / Fadenring When you crochet in rounds, patterns often say to start with 2-3 chains and close it with a slip stitch, then crochet into the ring or the chains in rounds. The created loop cannot be closed and leaves a hole in the middle of...

Treble crochet (tr) / Doppeltes Stäbchen (DStb) The treble crochet is a high stitch with can be used in a variety of ways to produce interesting designs. Here is how to do it: 1. Start with making 4 chain stitches, to replace the first ...

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