Learn how to increase and decrease in crochet using basic stitches. Learn sc2tog,, hdc2tog, and dc2tog with this photo tutorial.

Watch this video tutorial that will show you step by step how to crochet an invisible decrease for Amigurumi. Visit my blog for more free Amigurumi patterns and tutorials you will love!

Learning how to change color in crochet changed my life. Ok, maybe that's dramatic. But learning the right way really improved the look of my crochet projects. It is so easy, it's brilliant. If you're

In today's Crochet 101 lesson, I'll teach you how to increase and decrease stitches. This is helpful when it comes to working on a variety of projects.

these free crochet vines patterns are a great way to start learning how to crochet vines and learn its textures, prints and stitches!

Learn how to crochet an invisible seamless join when working in the round in THREE easy steps! An invisible join or a seamless join is a great finishing touch to your crochet project.

Learn how to change colours on a crochet graphgan blanket with this in-depth photo, video and written tutorial.

Learn how to discretely change colour when crocheting in continual rounds, using a standing single crochet and invisible join.

A quick and simple way to change colors in crochet every time. This basic tutorial covers changing colors at the beginning of a row, and in the middle!

Learn the shocking truth about how to never crochet gaps and bulk when using the perfect Alternative Turning Chain with this easy formula.

You've just received an amazing handmade gift, and you absolutely LOVE it. But thinking about washing crochet gifts can steal away a slice of that joy if you don't have the right guidelines. When you try on

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Learn how to join crochet panels or squares using the mattress stitch. This hand sewing technique makes an invisible and sturdy seam!

You join a new ball of yarn when you've crocheted to the end of your current yarn. Joining a new ball or skein of yarn correctly is as important to the appearan

Have you fallen in love with a pattern, only to find that it doesn’t come in your size? A few ladies told me that Itch to Stitch’s patterns don’t come in their sizes – some are smaller and some are larger than the measurements. Perhaps you have a tween who is not quite big enough to […]

If you have your own business selling crocheted items this post is for you! Even if you don't sell your crochet but you want to show off your work on social media or on your own blog, you will benefit from this information. You always want the photo of your product to reflect the hard

There are two different methods for single crochet decrease, but for amigurumi the invisible decrease is my absolute favourite. Read more.

Do you have a favorite T-shirt you wish you could re-create in a different color or another knit fabric? Here's an easy, step-by-step method to reproduce the style and fit you love.

Make your first foundation double crochet row the easy way with this step-by-step tutorial. Add a new must-have technique to your skills

Learn how to have an invisible crochet color change especially for amigurumi patterns without jagged lines. Secret Tip with Video Tutorial.

Have you ever gotten a pattern that asks you to crochet the foundation single crochet (Fsc)? I know the first time I came across it, I had to look up a tutorial. And, because I'm starting to use this fabulous technique in my patterns, I've made a tutorial just for you so you don't have to go searching for it!

Are you wondering what is crochet blocking and why block knitting projects? In this tutorial I tell you all about what blocking means, why you should do it and how to block your projects.

The Russian Join is one of the absolute best methods to join yarn due to it's secure hold and invisible finish. And it's easy to do!

This is a beginner's guide on how to read crochet symbols charts easily. It will help you master the basics of crochet charts.

A step-by-step introduction to crochet pattern diagrams. Plus my favorite free and easy crochet stitch charts for beginners.

Learn how to sew the blanket stitch including all of those important steps like, how to use the blanket stitch around corners and how to neatly change thread during the blanket stitch!

Make these fun 10 science crochet patterns great for kids, in school and science geek who love biology and chemistry.

Have you ever thought about making a crochet graphgan or crochet portrait? How to crochet portraits is a detailed video tutorial!

Learn the steps you need to take to start designing your own amigurumi. I also share some top tips I’ve learned on my own journey as an amigurumi crochet designer.

I have the ultimate trick for you all - you're gonna love it!

Easiest and best photo tutorial showing you how to make a crochet magic ring - also know as the magic circle.

When I started out and wanted to know how to make and sell crochet patterns, I had a hard time finding some answers to the questions I had. A lot of this was learned through observation, trial and error, and the experience of others. And I kind of feel that having crochet patterns for sale...

How can you make money crocheting? Here I talk about how I became a crochet teacher, and give you some suggestions for starting, too!

I am going to show you how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. There are a lot of sewing tutorials that just say "sew a hem"

Needle punching is a fun way to create textured designs on fabric. It's easier to learn than embroidery, and you can needle punch any design you like. Before you start needle punching, you'll need to sketch your design on your fabric....

Crochet designers do a lot of swatching to learn. Rather than having to do discovery about each pattern Dora, get the cliff notes in this stich dictionary.

Today I will walk you how to sew the elastic waistband on the Arden Pants, including inserting the elastic, and topstitching the waistband.

Sewing piping can add a professional touch to the edges of cushions, bags, quilts and clothing. Learn how to sew piping for beginners.

Learn how to create the foundation single crochet (FSC) and why you should use it with this step by step picture and video tutorial.

Creating and writing an amigurumi pattern is similar to writing a crochet pattern, but also has some distinct elements such as the building techniques that need to be utilized. While crochet works in straight lines and is great for making afghans, hats, scarves and more, the Japanese amigurumi technique crochets in circles, tends to be more sculpted and is great to create shapes for dolls, monsters and more. There’s a lot of good advice on the web about learning amigurumi stitches and some about writing patterns, but it’s in several different places so we tried to pull together several resources to create a comprehensive post (linking and embedding when it makes sense). Want to improve it? Let’s hear your suggestions in the comments. Figure out what you want to design. If you already know what you want to make great. You can move onto sketching the design and breaking it into parts. If you’re not sure what you want to make, crochet pattern maker Carolyn Markey explains how she gets inspiration for the objects she designs (and also warns against nabbing anyone’s intellectual property). Do you already know you want to make a doll? KnittingK created an interface to help you write the pattern. Carolynn Markey explains how she gets her inspiration. Know your amigurumi stitches and shapes. Hopefully you have at least a basic understanding of crochet stitches and which ones work best for amigurumi. If not, well, we all need to start somewhere. Watch Rag Princess Sews describe the basic amigurumi terms and stitches guide below. For some folks, Rag Princess Sews' video will be too basic. Tutorials for Further Learning: The Best Videos for learning how to amigurumi crochet Tips for Reading Japanese Crochet Patterns The Best Tutorials for 6 Unbelievably Cute Amigurumi Projects Cute and Crawly Amigurumi Patterns Sketch what you want to design. Good old paper and pencil will work just fine for sketching what you want to make. Even if you aren’t the best at drawing, sketching what you want to create on paper will help to analyze details and shapes. A sketch will also help you make any improvements and iterations before translating the design to stitches. Deconstruct the design into amigurumi shapes. While crochet allows for plenty of possibilities when sculpting yarn, amigurumi tends to rely on some helpful shapes to make dolls, plushies and more. This guide is originally from the now-defunct website Supernaturale. "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amigurumi" explains how these individual elements are created. Chances are your design will shift slightly during this transition. Draw the pattern onto graph paper. This step will help when transitioning your ideas from shapes into numbers, making things more exact. Write the pattern. Turn theory into numbers. It may be helpful to crochet the amigurumi pattern as you write it to make adjustments as necessary. Expect that you’ll need to make edits and don’t be dissuaded by mistakes. It’s all part of the process. As Kim Novak of Heart in Flight Crochet advises, start with the torso or head before adding the arms and legs, that order helps ensure all of the elements will be in proportion. Share the pattern? If you want to share what you’ve made with the world, Carolyn Markey also has suggestions on how to create and distribute it. If you don't plan to share the pattern you don't need to worry about this step. More amigurumi tips If you need more ideas about making amigurumi dolls, pattern creators such as Allison Hoffman of CraftyISCOOL have suggestions on making an amigurumi dolls. Watch one of her videos above.

I am going to show you how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. There are a lot of sewing tutorials that just say "sew a hem"