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Cast on is the first step of any knitting project. As the saying goes, “A good start makes the rest easier”. When you cast on knitting, you lay the foundation of your project whether you are working on single-pointed, double-pointed or even circular needles.

The knitting world is amazing but for a beginner, it also becomes overwhelming given the plethora of choices. To assist you in making a smooth entry, we’ll talk about knitting needles, their sizes, and their uses.

Working with handcrafted tools means pride and joy. Lantern Moon understands this sentiment and therefore has a range of handcrafted knitting needles, crochet hooks and accessories. Built on principles of craftsmanship, the collection serves the needs of new and experienced artists and every type of project. No matter the handcrafted product you choose from Lantern Moon, you can rest assured that you are getting a premium experience.

As promised, we are back with our step-by-step instructions on crochet stitches. We hope that you browsed through our previous blog on the basic crochet stitches. In this post, we will cover the double crochet, treble crochet and slip stitch. We’ll also explore the combinations that you can create with some basic stitches. So, let’s get started. 1. Double Crochet (DC) The double crochet abbreviated as DC is one of the basic stitches of the craft. In UK patterns, you will find this stitch by the name of treble crochet (tr). A beginner-friendly stitch, it is similar to single crochet but...