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Crochet Guides & Tutorials
Explore comprehensive guides, tutorials, and best practices for crochet patterns. Learn techniques, stitch guides, and tips for your crochet projects.
Half Double Crochet vs Double Crochet: Convert Any Crochet Pattern Without Changing Gauge
Learn the exact math to swap HDC and DC—row height, stitch multiples, counts, and yardage—so blankets, tops, and magic ring rounds keep fit and drape. Works for free crochet patterns and your own designs.
Crocheting@crochets.site
20 min read
12/10/2025
Stop Getting Garrett Crochet and Crochet Braids: A Crocheter’s Guide to Smarter Searches for Patterns, Stitches, and Hooks
Drown out baseball stats and hair installs. Learn power search operators and keyword swaps to surface free crochet patterns, stitch tutorials, and hook info fast.
Crocheting@crochets.site
15 min read
12/10/2025
Magic Ring vs Magic Circle Crochet: Are They Different? 3 Secure Starts for Gap‑Free Centers in Amigurumi and Granny Squares
Demystify magic circle crochet vs magic ring crochet, learn when to use each, and master three durable starts (adjustable ring, locking ring, chain‑start join) that won’t loosen—perfect for flowers, hats, and motifs.
Crocheting@crochets.site
17 min read
12/10/2025
Locked Magic Ring (Magic Circle Crochet): The No-Slip Start for Amigurumi, Hats, and Bags
Master the locked magic ring for a no-slip center in amigurumi, hats, and bags. Step-by-steps for L/R-handed, clean joins, stitch counts, double ring, and slippery yarn fixes.
Crocheting@crochets.site
20 min read
12/10/2025
Lock the Magic Ring (Magic Circle Crochet): Secure Starts for Hats, Toys, and Blankets—When to Use, When to Skip
End popping centers. Compare magic ring vs chain-2, get SC/HDC/DC start counts, and learn permanent lock methods (double ring, tail trap, needle lock) that survive tugging, washing, and time.
Crocheting@crochets.site
16 min read
12/10/2025
Stop Chaining 3: How to Crochet Clean Double Crochet Edges with Stacked SC, Chainless DC, and Standing DC
Replace ch-3 in double crochet with stacked sc, chainless dc, and standing dc for gap-free, straight edges on blankets, tops, and dresses. Step-by-step photos, height math, and edge tests to pick the best method.
Crocheting@crochets.site
19 min read
12/10/2025
Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC): How to Crochet a Stretchy Start for Blankets, Tops, and Dresses (No Starting Chain)
Skip the chain. Learn Foundation Half Double Crochet (FHDC) for stretchy, even edges that match HDC gauge. Step-by-step tutorial, stitch math, joining in the round, troubleshooting, and when FHDC beats FDC or chains.
Crocheting@crochets.site
19 min read
12/10/2025
Linked Double Crochet (LDC): The Gapless Double Crochet Stitch for Cozy, Dense Blankets and Wearables
Master linked double crochet (LDC) for gapless, cozy blankets and garments. Step-by-step tutorial, turning-chain math, gauge, flat edges, and drape vs dc/hdc.
Crocheting@crochets.site
19 min read
12/10/2025