Tag: stitch tutorial

Crochet the Iris Stitch – tutorial and free pattern

Crochet the Iris Stitch – tutorial and free pattern

The Iris stitch has such a beautiful lacy texture and is so simple to crochet. I have seen this stitch used in so many types of projects – bags, summer tops and cardigans, baby blankets. I have a headband that uses this stitch too! It 

Shell Trellis Stitch tutorial

Shell Trellis Stitch tutorial

Today I thought I would show those of you who have not worked this stitch before how to do the shell trellis stitch with this tutorial. Keep an eye out because I have plans for a couple of designs using this stitch. I will try 

The Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join

The Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join

The Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join is a great technique for joining squares or strips of crochet together. It is absolutely full of texture and is much easier than it looks! Actually, it was a couple of our testers who showed me the technique in 

Trinity Stitch Tutorial and Free Washcloth Pattern

Trinity Stitch Tutorial and Free Washcloth Pattern

The trinity stitch has a gorgeous texture that looks great when worked up in one colour or with variegated yarn. Qualities of the Trinity Stitch: This is quite a thick stitch with no real gaps so it is often used to make baby blankets.  It 

The Connection Square

The Connection Square

The Connection Square was designed specifically to be part of our Friendship Blanket Cal. However, it will also make a great washcloth!   Don’t forget you can sign up for our Events and CALs emails and never miss a square or one of our events! Just click 

Stitch of the Week: Paired HDC

Stitch of the Week: Paired HDC

Stitch of the week tutorial #2 for the paired half-double crochet Welcome back to stitch of the week! Last week I was supposed to release this stitch–the paired half-double crochet stitch–however, I was going through a lot of prep for hospital procedures and surgeries.  Here’s