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How to Hide Yarn in a Crochet Pattern

How to Hide Yarn in a Crochet Pattern

Whether you're making amigurumi — those stuffed, closed-off pieces — or any other project that doesn't get stuffed at the end, you'll still be left with a yarn tail that...

How to Hide Yarn in a Crochet Pattern

Whether you're making amigurumi — those stuffed, closed-off pieces — or any other project that doesn't get stuffed at the end, you'll still be left with a yarn tail that...

How to Crochet a Slip Stitch (sl st)

How to Crochet a Slip Stitch (sl st)

If you're new to crochet, the slip stitch (sl st) will be one of the very first stitches you pick up — and one you'll keep coming back to. It's...

How to Crochet a Slip Stitch (sl st)

If you're new to crochet, the slip stitch (sl st) will be one of the very first stitches you pick up — and one you'll keep coming back to. It's...

How to Make a Magic Ring

How to Make a Magic Ring

A magic ring — also known as a magic circle or magic loop — is a method for beginning your crochet with a tightly closed center. It's especially valuable for...

How to Make a Magic Ring

A magic ring — also known as a magic circle or magic loop — is a method for beginning your crochet with a tightly closed center. It's especially valuable for...

How to Do an Invisible Decrease

How to Do an Invisible Decrease

An invisible decrease is a tidy way to decrease in amigurumi without leaving behind a bulky or noticeable gap. You'll often see it written as inv dec, or sometimes just dec,...

How to Do an Invisible Decrease

An invisible decrease is a tidy way to decrease in amigurumi without leaving behind a bulky or noticeable gap. You'll often see it written as inv dec, or sometimes just dec,...

How to Fasten Off

How to Fasten Off

Fastening off is the step that locks your crochet in place so it won't come undone once you're finished. You'll usually do it at the end of a project, or...

How to Fasten Off

Fastening off is the step that locks your crochet in place so it won't come undone once you're finished. You'll usually do it at the end of a project, or...

How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch

How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch

The double crochet, often shortened to dc, is a common basic stitch — taller than a half double crochet and quick to work up. It produces a more open, flexible...

How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch

The double crochet, often shortened to dc, is a common basic stitch — taller than a half double crochet and quick to work up. It produces a more open, flexible...