The half double v stitch is a lovely stitch that works up quickly and easily. It is similar to the spider stitch, but is a little more dense and the stitch pattern is easier to see. The half double v is worked in half double stitches, of course! Plus, we throw in some chains to … Read More about How to Crochet the Half Double V Stitch

Ready to learn how to crochet the spider stitch? It is a great stitch, even if you don’t like spiders! The spider stitch will create a dense fabric with a subtle effect, but I like the look of both sides of the stitch and it gives some variety in those dense projects. The stitch is … Read More about How to Crochet the Spider Stitch

The alternate or alternating single crochet stitch is easy to learn and adds a little spice to the normal single crochet stitch. The alternate single crochet gets its name from the alternating of the stitch placement. We will move from front loop to back loop with each stitch. This is a great variation on the … Read More about How to Crochet the Alternate Single Stitch

The sprig stitch is one of my favorite fan stitches because it is so easy to crochet. The fan in the sprig stitch is just a combination of single crochet and chain stitches and they work one fan on top of the other, so it is easy to make sure you are working in the … Read More about How to Crochet the Sprig Stitch

I love how easy the granule stitch is to crochet! But what makes it even better is that it looks like a complex stitch and provides great texture to a project or pattern. The granule stitch is sometimes also called the picot single crochet. The granule stitch is a stitch that is a variation on … Read More about How to Crochet the Granule Stitch

The up and down stitch is a subtle crochet stitch, but fun and easy to work. It is also a great stitch to work while watching tv or your kid’s sports game because you won’t have to keep looking at a pattern to know what is next. The up and down stitch uses the single … Read More about How to Crochet the Up and Down Stitch

The Parquet Crochet Stitch is a beautiful open-lace stitch.  The great thing about the Parquet Stitch is how versatile it is.  It makes a great fabric for a market bag, but also for a shawl or scarf.   The Parquet Stitch looks like an advanced technique yet is very easy to learn.  It uses simple stitches … Read More about How to Crochet the Parquet Stitch