The Drop Stitch technique uses additional wraps around your working needle while knitting to create elongates stitches. Also called the Elongated Stitch.

Here are 17 free tutorials for crochet stitches that look like flowers. Get some inspiration for your next floral crochet project in this post.

Whether you're making a last-minute gift or want instant gratification try these super bulky yarn crochet patterns. Finishing a project in an afternoon is a delightful reality when you work.

Easy Crochet Sweater made in one piece! This Beginner friendly Free pattern is size inclusive (XS-5X), uses simple stitches & works up quick!

Materials - 4 mm crochet hook (US G) - Fluffy orange yarn, like chenille (I used one ball of Katia Bambi), to be used with a 4 mm hook. And another contrasting color to embroider the details. - A pair of 10 mm safety eyes - Tapestry needle - Polyfiber fill Abbreviations (US Terms) st = stitch ch = chain sc = single crochet Finished size: From head to the tip of the tail, this little cat measures 38 cm approximately. Of course, should you choose a different hook and yarn, final measures will vary… Ready? Let's begin! Head + Body Start with the color of its fur (Chenille)… 1. Chain 7 ch stitches. Crochet 2 sc (increase) in the second ch from hook and then 1 sc in each of the following 4 ch stitches. Crochet 4 sc (2 increases) in the last ch stitch, which will allow you to turn and work on the other side of the foundation chain. Crochet 1 sc in each of the following 4 ch stitches and, finally, 2 sc (increase) in the last ch stitch. Total stitches: 16 2. Crochet 1 increase, 6 sc, 2 increases, 6 sc and, finally, 1 increase (20) 3. Crochet 1 sc, 1 increase, 6 sc, 1 increase, 2 sc, 1 increase, 6 sc, 1 increase and, finally, 1 sc (24) 4. Crochet 1 sc, 1 increase, 8 sc, 1 increase, 2 sc, 1 increase, 8 sc, 1 increase and, finally, 1 sc (28) 5. to 14. Crochet 28 sc Place the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, with a distance between the eyes of 5 stitches… below them embroider the nose, using a contrasting color... 15. Crochet *6 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (32) 16. Crochet *7 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (36) 17. and 18. Crochet 36 sc 19. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (42) 20. to 28. Crochet 42 sc 29. Crochet *5 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (36) 30. Crochet 36 sc 31. Crochet *4 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (30) Stuff softly…The idea is that the body should be rather flat... 32. Crochet *3 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (24) 33. Crochet *2 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (18) 34. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12) 35. Crochet 6 decreases (6) Close, break the yarn and weave in ends. Legs Make four, using the color of its fur (Chenille)… 1. Magic ring of 5 sc 2. Crochet 2 sc in each stitch (10) 3. to 8. Crochet 10 sc No need to stuff the legs… 9. Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides to close the opening of the tube (5 sts). Close. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew the legs to the body. Ears Make two, using the color of its fur (Chenille)… 1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 4 sc in the second chain from hook. 2. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (6) 3. Crochet 6 sc 4. Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides to close the opening of the piece (3 sts). Close. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew the ears to the head. Cat's tail Using the color of its fur (Chenille)… 1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 4 sc in the second chain from hook. 2. Crochet 2 sc in each stitch (8) 3. to 19. Crochet 8 sc No need to stuff it… 20. Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides to close the opening of the tube (4 sts). Close. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew to the back of your cat. Assembly - Sew the ears to the sides of the head. - Sew the 4 legs to the body. With the contrasting color, embroider the paws. - Sew the tail to the back of your cat. - Weave in all ends inside the body. Done! Congratulations! 2021. This is a design by Carla Mitrani for {Amour Fou} – All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use ONLY. This pattern or parts of it must not be reproduced or published (printed or online), altered, resold or used for commercial purposes without authorization. You can neither reproduce, publish, alter, sell or use for commercial purposes FINISHED DOLLS made with this pattern without authorization. Thank you!

How to knit an I-cord edge Hey friends! For today’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday, I’m going to show you how to knit an I-cord edge. A few people asked me how I got such a tidy looking edge on my new shawl design (work in progress), so I thought I’d share a quick tutorial. Here’s...Read the Post

In this post I'm going to share with you a key part of my preparation for my RSN blackwork module - choosing the blackwork stitches.

How to Change Yarn Colors While Knitting for Beginning Knitters with Studio Knit - Watch Free Knitting Video Tutorial

Quick and easy way to join the new yarn in crochet. No need to use a needle to weave in yarn ends. Showing how to do it using double crochets but works...

Add custom colors and embroidery to your hand or store-bought knits--and cover up colorwork or striping mistakes while you're at it--with this handy duplicate stitch tutorial!

A step by step tutorial on adding a new ball of yarn with the overlap join knitting method. An easy technique without using a tapestry needle

27 Textured Knitting Stitches (Free Stitch Patterns). Textured knitting stitches challenge knitters. Learn more here.

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The Star Stitch is an easy crochet pattern that you can use to crochet baby blankets, afghans, shawls etc.

This is a quick tutorial on how to crochet the Lemon Peel stitch. You can learn this easy beginner friendly stitch and make a dishcloth!

This chunky crochet raglan sweater is a cozy winter wardrobe staple! It is worked from the top down using #5/bulky yarn so it works up really quickly, and you can try it on as you go.

This crochet tutorial shows how to make the waffle stitch step by step working in rows and in rounds. It has a really nice texture.

This is a free photo tutorial for how to crochet the Suzette Stitch! It's super easy and creates a solid fabric that is wonderful for most types of projects

How should you be slipping stitches: knitwise or purlwise? Our step-by-step tutorial shows you how and when to use sl1 kwise and sl1 pwise…

There are lots of terms in knitting that we recognise in every day life. Then there are those that confuse us as we've never heard them before! Worsted is one of them. You'll learn all about the double meaning of 'worsted yarn' today.

This Waistcoat Stitch tutorial shows just how easy this crochet stitch can be! Learn how to do the Waistcoat stitch and make crochet hats, bags, cup cozies, and more with this dense and versatile crochet stitch.

It has been a busy summer with lots of travel. While I usually don't mind travel, I've done enough at this point that I think I get one vict...

Jasmine Stitch is a lovely decorative crochet stitch, which you can use in many projects. Explore inspiration and resources in this article.

Find out 4 of the best embroidery stitches for script lettering. I'll tell you why each stitch works and why you want to use it.

This is a super fun stitch to use. The star stitch can be added to any crochet piece like hats, scarfs, gloves and many other things

In this blog post we will show you two stitchs guides for our Crocodile needlepoint canvas, designed by Rachel Lee. These beautiful pieces were stitched by some of our dearest customers.

This kit includes yarn + digital pattern. We will purchase the pattern from the designer on Ravelry and then gift it to you on the next business day. This ensures that the designer receives 100% of the pattern sales right away.  Kits are dyed-to-order by Madelinetosh artisans and ship within 10-14 business days. The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. Why we love it: Takes only 1 skein Knits up in a trice Makes up short or long Includes tidy details like I-cord edging Impeccably chic DESIGNED BY | PetiteKnit YARN | Tosh DK KIT INCLUDES | 1 skein of Tosh DK in selected color, Sophie Scarf digital PDF pattern

Solomon’s Knot – also known as the Love Knot or Lover’s Knot – is a deceptively simple crochet stitch. This openwork stitch is worked using just chains and single crochets, to create a lace mesh

Full of texture and fun, these bobble stitch patterns will inspire you to make something new this year! Whether you knit or crochet, there are several kinds of bobble stitches in both crafts that will have you swooning over the lovely textures and making the next addictive row! This sweet Bubble Stich Pixie Hat Knitting

Learn how to make the beautiful herringbone crochet stitch. This stitch is wonderful for beginners because it uses mostly the single crochet.