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Crochet stitches that look like knitting? Sounds incredible? Well, the intriguing Tunisian crochet has much to do with it. But, even regular crochet can mimic the knitted look. And, all with one of your handy single-ended crochet hooks. Knitting and crochet are two unique yarn crafting techniques that produce fabrics that work for creating garments, accessories and home décor. Knitting produces a drapey fabric while crochet results in textured and structured pieces. However, you can work on creating a knitted fabric look with the crochet hook. Want to experiment? In this blog, we will walk you through some popular crochet...

The crocodile stitch in crochet is a beautiful textured pattern. With just your crochet hooks and yarn, you can work on this piece of art. Don’t get overwhelmed by its unique appearance as it is founded on basic crochet stitches. There are various ways to create this textured, non-reversible pattern with most common repeats of chain and double crochet (DC) stitches. Resembling fish scales, bird feathers, or as the name suggested crocodile or reptile scales, the distinct appearance makes it perfect for fantasy-inspired projects. Think dragon-themed accessories or mermaid tail blankets, but is also versatile enough for creating textured pillow...

In our previous blog on knitting decrease techniques, we walked you through the most common methods. In this blog, we’ll take a look at an advanced knitting decrease method. The central double decrease (CDD) technique is a handy skill for shaping garments, especially raglan sweaters and cardigans, accessories including hats and various other projects, especially colorwork and lace patterns. Let’s proceed with knowing more about the technique. Get your favorite knitting needles and yarn. What is A Central Double Decrease? Central Double Decrease (CDD) reduces three stitches with only the central stitch visible. It is a balanced method also known...

Do you want to explore colorwork in crochet projects? The versatile and creative craft allow crafters to experiment with colors in various ways to create intricate designs and patterns with your single ended crochet hooks. While you can start with working with different colors of yarn or variegated yarn and create your own design or follow colorwork crochet techniques. Among the various methods, intarsia and tapestry crochet stand out. Both methods are just ways to create of beautiful, multi-colored designs with your crochet hooks. However, they differ in their approach of managing yarns, application, and final appearance. While you can...