What is Crochet?

At the very core, crochet is the act of pulling loops of yarn

through other loops of yarn. You could crochet with your

fingers if you wanted to and that's how to crochet was done

long before hooks were created.

Why Crochet?
Crochet has many great qualities -- it's fairly easy once you

learn the basics, basic materials are inexpensive, and it is way

more flexible in its technique than say knitting or weaving.

Since each stitch is worked separately, you really have the

control to do whatever you want. In theory, after you learn the

basic stitches, you could crochet a cozy for anything without

a pattern. I know you're really excited about this!

There are also a couple of drawbacks to crochet. Like I talked

about in my story, the fabric can be stiff if not done at the

proper gauge, it's definitely more rigid than knitting in that

sense and I wouldn't really want to make a lot of clothing out

of crochet (even though there are plenty of patterns out

there).
Crochet uses more yarn than knitting or weaving. All the

wrapping and loops to make one stitch is what uses up more

yarn. I think this is why crocheters are more likely to use acrylic

yarn than knitters. I'll admit that I was a yarn snob when I was

purely a knitter, now I'm all about the acrylic!

Supplies
Are you ready to turn around from all this writing yet? Don't

worry, I promise this is probably going to be the wordiest of

the lessons. One of the greatest things about crochet is that

it doesn't require a lot of supplies and the supplies you do

need are fairly inexpensive.

Depending on what you buy and where you buy it, you can

get started for around $10 - $20 even cheaper if you scour

the thrift store or free if you steal them from your mom or

grandma (ok don't steal them but I'm sure they would be more

than happy to hand them over for the sake of the craft).

And while every crocheter will tell you with the time that you

will start to collect (read: hoard) more yarn and supplies

getting started doesn't require a huge investment.

So here's what you'll need: a crochet hook and some yarn. (I

suggest an H or I hook and worsted weight acrylic for this

class) Ok ok, you could throw in some scissors and a blunt

yarn needle, but most of us already have those laying around.

Crochet Hooks Basics

Crochet hooks are pretty ingenious little tools. Have you ever

crocheted with your fingers? If so, you’ll know how hard it is to

get your stitches uniform.

It’s pretty fun. Can you imagine doing all crocheted projects

with your fingers through? It would be horribly time-

consuming! That’s why crochet hooks are so great. This little

tool not only has a hook to help you maneuver the yarn

through stitches but it also has a way to make sure all your

stitches are nice and neat and all the same size.

Do you know what the name of these parts is? I didn’t until

I had been crocheting wrong for a year or two.

 Crochet Hooks
Head Throat
Insert into Guides yarn into

stitchs working area

Shank
Diameter determines Grip
crochet hook size
Thumb rest & ofter
where crochet hook
size is labeled

Handle
Where you hold
when crocheting
 Hook Size
The size of the hook is determined by the diameter of the

shank which is measured in millimeters.

Most US hooks are marked with letters and the small steel

hooks are marked with number sizes but sometimes they like

to get confusing and give the lettered hooks a number too

(which match up with knitting needle sizes), it’s just easier to

look for the metric size to be safe or to use a needle or hook

gauge to measure the size yourself.

 How to hold your hook
The Two Most Popular Methods of Holding a Crochet Hook

1. Knife Method or Over-the-Hook Method:

It is just like it sounds... hold your crochet hook the exact

same way you hold your knife while cutting food.

Make sure your thumb and middle finger are grasping the

thumb-rest and the crochet hook's handle is resting

against your palm.

Look below at some entertaining pictures of how to hold

your hook using the knife method - I hope they are

entertaining at least!

Left Hand Holding Crochet Hook Right Hand HoldingCrochet Hook

2. Fork Method or Under-The-Hook-Method:

This method is also called the pencil method, but I

personally like any terminology that deals with food a lot

better.

Hold your crochet hook the same way you hold your fork

while eating.

Make sure your thumb and forefinger are griping the

thumb-rest, and the handle is resting on the fleshy area

above your forefinger (see video for clear demonstration).

 Yarn Basics
Before you ever start a project, it’s important to pick out the

perfect yarn and hook for the project. And while most

patterns give a suggested yarn and hook size, it’s always a

great idea to know enough about picking out yarn to make

substitutions.

This is a sample of the yarns from each of these categories

If this seems confusing now, don’t worry, the more time you

spend with yarn the more you’ll get it. Also, every pattern book

and crochet magazine you read will have all of this

information in it in some way so It will eventually get ingrained

into your brain.

 The slip Knot
A crochet slip knot is important to master because it is the

first step taken when beginning any crocheted piece.

When you decide to crochet a simple dishcloth or an

elaborate gown, a slip knot will be your starting point.

There are several variations a crocheter can use when making

a slip knot, and in this lesson, I am going to demonstrate three

commonly used techniques because everyone's style is

different.

Here are a few tips before getting started:

Start your slip knot by pulling 6 to 8 inches of yarn from

the skein (ball of yarn).

The working end of the yarn comes from the skein, and

the tail end of the yarn is the yarn being used or worked.

(illustration below)

If you get stuck or dislike any technique being shown,

move on to the next technique and find something that

works for you!

The names used for these techniques are names that I

have made up for teaching purposes and are not

considered to be a part of crochet terminology.

1. The Pretzel Technique
I call this the pretzel technique because you shape the yarn

into a pretzel before making your crochet slip knot.

Step 1: Take the tail end of the yarn and loop it over the
working end of the yarn.

Step 2: Pull and fold the tail end of the yarn toward the back
of the loop making a pretzel shape.
Step 3: Insert your hook through the first loop of the pretzel.

Step 4: Pull the loop through the pretzel making your crochet
slip knot.

2. The "X" Technique

I call this the X technique because you shape the yarn into

an X shape before

making your slip knot.

Step 1: Take the tail end of your yarn and wrap it around your
index and middle fingers.

Step 2: Continue to cross the tail end of your yarn over the
top of your fingers once more making the letter X.

Step 3: Push the yarn through the first loop being careful not
to push too far causing the entire tail end to come through.
Step 4: Pull your middle and index finger out of the X loop
and grab the working and tail end of the yarn. Tighten to

create you crochet slip knot.

3. The Flip Technique

Step 1: Take the tail end of the yarn and loop it over the
working end of the yarn. Do this by holding the yarn or lying it

on a flat surface.
Step 2: Pull the loop and flip it over the working end of the
yarn.

Step 3: Place hook in dominant hand and slid it under the

working strand of the yarn that is under the loop.
Step 4: Pull the working end of the yarn through the loop with
your crochet hook and this will create your slip knot.

Here are some helpful tips if you are still having trouble
When you are finished making your crochet slip knot

make sure it is not too tight or too loose. This will make

the following steps difficult to accomplish later on.

If your slip knot is too tight use a larger hook, or pull on

the working end of the yarn while your slip knot is still on

your hook. By pulling on the working end of the yarn your

slip knot will loosen up.

If your slip knot is too loose pull on the tail end of the

yarn while your slip knot is still on your hook and this will

tighten it up.

If you find the working end of the yarn tightening

instead of loosening, and the tail end loosening instead

of tightening your slip knot don't worry about it!

 Holding the yarn
If you are wondering how to hold yarn for crochet, the first

rule is there are no rules! So in short, do whatever feels right

when holding your yarn.

Now I realize that you probably have never crocheted before,

and if this is the case, allow me to show you some popular

techniques before you decide which way is best for you

Here are a few tips before getting started:

The yarn is placed in your less dominant hand.

The yarn hand feeds the yarn to your hook while you

crochet, and this is why it is important to find a holding

style that works best for you so that you are comfortable

while crocheting.

The yarn hand controls the tension of the yarn being fed

and determines how tight or loose your finished project

will be.

This may not make sense at the moment, but once you

actually start crocheting these tips will become more

clear.
Techniques
Side Note: While I teach you how to hold yarn for crochet, I
like to give names for the different yarn holding techniques

that I demonstrate.

So bear in mind the names I have created for the techniques

used are not typically used for crochet terminology purposes.

1. The Pinky Hold Technique

Step 1: With palm facing down bring the tail end of your yarn
up between your little finger and ring finger. (demonstration

below)

Step 2: Wrap the tail end of your yarn around your little
finger forming a loop around your pinky finger.
Step 3: Bring the tail end of the yarn over the top of your
hand.

Step 4: Allow your thumb and forefinger to grip the yarn for
control.
2. The Loose Yarn Technique
This technique is similar to the pinky hold technique, but this

time you are not going to wrap your little finger with the

yarn.

Step 1: With your palm facing down pull the tail end of the
yarn up through, and in-between your little finger and ring

finger.
Step 2: Continue to pull the yarn over the top of your hand
catching it with your thumb and forefinger for control.

3. The Forefinger Hold Technique

In this technique, the forefinger (index finger) will be doing

most of the work for you.

Step 1: With palm facing down bring the tail end of the yarn
up through your little finger and index finger
Step 2: Continue to bring the yarn over the top of your hand
looping it around your forefinger (index finger).

If you come up with your own technique when learning how

to hold yarn for crochet that works too. Start out by using the

methods that I have shown you as a guideline, and then

break off and try something different.

Tip: The important thing to remember is to always be

comfortable while crocheting. If your hand starts to cramp

up when you are using a certain style stop using that style

and try something different.

 The Chain Stitch
When you're new to crochet... the crochet chain is the first

stitch you need to learn when starting your very first project.

The reason for this is because the chain stitch is the

foundation for crochet, and almost every pattern begins with

a chain stitch.

In fact, the chain, or chain stitch is technically called a

foundation chain, although many beginners to crochet don't

realize this yet!

But now that you know the word foundation chain is the

correct crochet terminology, you will now be able to identify

what patterns and fellow crochet friends are talking about in

the future!

How to Make the Crochet Chain (Foundation Chain)

The Steps:
Step 1: Make a slip knot.
Step 2: Place the slip knot onto the hook.
Step 3: Yarn Over... yarn over is a term all crocheters use,
and it is an important term to know because it is the first

movement you make to the yarn with your hook before

creating any type of crochet stitch - this includes the crochet

chain.

How to Yarn Over

Yarn Over is very simple: All you do is wrap the yarn over your
hook from back to front, or in other words push the yarn away

from your hook before grabbing hold of it with the hook's

throat. Yarn Over is abbreviated (yo). This will become more

important to you when you start reading patterns.

The picture below is showing Step #3: What yarn over looks
like.
Step 4: Rotate the hook until it is facing down, or toward the
slip knot.

The picture below is showing Step #4: Rotate the hook down.

Step 5: Pull the yarn through the loop on your hook, and this
creates the first chain. Chain is abbreviated (ch)... Again this

will become more important when you begin reading

patterns.

The pictures below show Step #5: Pull the yarn through the
loop.
To create more chains continue this process by using the yarn

over, and pull through the loop techniques. Keep going until

your desired chain length is accomplished.

Chaining Tips

Tip 1: As the crochet chain (foundation chain) gets longer

continue to move your fingers up the chain to keep control.

Tip 2: Each chain should be the same size, so make sure your
tension on the yarn is the same for every chain you make.
Tip 3: If your stitches are tight and you find that you can't pull
the hook through the stitch... you need to relax your hands

more.

Tip 4: If your stitches are loose, make sure your grip on the
yarn and hook is a little tighter... you may also want to bring

your yarn hand and hook hand closer together to shorten the

distance between both hands.

Counting Chain Stitches

When you have finished your chain... you may not be sure how

many chain stitches you've just created.

Start by counting the first stitch that is right underneath the

loop on your hook, and continue by counting the "V" shaped

stitches all the way to the beginning of your chain.

Here is a Tip for Counting Stitches:

Never count the loop that is still on your hook when counting

your stitches, and never count the slip knot.

In the image below notice how each chain looks like the letter

"V".
The Single Crochet Stitch
The single crochet stitch is considered to be the most

commonly used stitch in crochet... so it makes sense that you

should learn this stitch first.

Single crochet is abbreviated (sc) – UK (Double Crochet)

Important to know for pattern reading.

Steps for Single Crochet:

Step 1: Make a foundation chain by chaining 30 stitches (ch

30). See picture of step #1, foundation chain below.
Step 2: Insert your hook into the second chain from the hook.
Make sure you insert your hook into the top loop only. There

should now be two loops on your hook.

Step 3: Yarn over (yo) your hook. Do this by wrapping the yarn
over your hook from back to front, or in other words push the

hook under the yarn strand, and then pivot the yarn toward

you until the hook is facing down.

The yarn should now be on the hook's throat

Step 4: Pull the yarn through the first loop on your hook.

This will again leave you with two loops on your hook.

Step 5: Yarn over (yo) again by wrapping the yarn over your
hook once more.
Step 6: Pull the yarn through both loops on your hook. This will
leave you with one strand of yarn on your hook, and will also

complete your first single crochet stitch (sc)!

Make sure to continue with this exact same stitch pattern

throughout your entire chain.

By the time you are done, you should have (29 sc) in a row.

Tip: If you are wondering where to stitch #30 went, just

remember that you skipped the first chain on your hook, so

that means only 29 single crochet (sc) are needed to

complete the row.

This is what your single crochet row should look like when it is

finished.
How To Single Crochet Into The Next Row

Step 1: Chain 1 (ch 1).

Remember when you chain you... yarn over and then pull

through the loop on the hook.

There should now be one loop on your hook.

Step 2: Turn your work.

Turn your work around by bringing it toward you.
Step 3: Insert your hook into the first single crochet stitch.

Tip: The top of the stitch on single crochet looks like the letter
"V", and this is where you want to insert your hook.

There will now be three loops on your hook because the (sc)

stitch is made up of two loops.

Step 4: Yarn over (yo).

Step 5: Pull the yarn through the stitch on your hook.

This means that you should only pull the yarn through the first

two loops on your hook. Remember the first two loops make

up the single crochet stitch.

There should now be two loops on your hook.

Step 6: Yarn over (yo).

Step 7: Pull the yarn through the two loops on your hook.

There will now be one loop left on your hook, and your first

single crochet is finished.

Go ahead and finish this row by following steps 1 through 7.

The Half-Double Crochet Stitch
The half double crochet is a stitch that is fun and easy to
learn, and it looks great in hats and headbands because of its

snug stitching. The abbreviation for this stitch is (hdc) – UK

(Half Treble Crochet).

Half Double - First Row

Foundation Chain: To learn this stitch start by chaining 20,

(ch 20
Step 1: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 2: Place your hook into the 3rd chain from your hook.

Tip: When placing the half double stitch into the foundation
chain, you will always want to place this stitch into the 3rd

chain from your hook. You will end up with the original 2

loops over the hook with the 3rd loop from the chain.
Another Tip: Always enter your hook into the top loop of the
chain unless the pattern you are following requires something

different.

Step 3: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 4: Draw the yarn through the chain. You will now have 3
loops on your hook.
Step 5: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 6: Draw the yarn through all 3 loops on your hook.

Congratulations you have just completed your first half

double stitch! Now continue placing this stitch into the rest of

the foundation chain.

Half Double - Second Row

Step 1: Chain 2, and turn your work around, (ch 2).

Tip: When using this stitch you will always want to chain 2
when moving up a row. Remember the chain 2 counts as your

first stitch and is also considered to be the turning chain.

Step 1: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 2: Place the hook into the second stitch.

Tip: Always skip the first stitch and place your first half
double crochet into the second stitch. This is because the

turning chain counts as your first stitch.

Tip: The stitch that you will be working in is made up of two
strands of yarn. The stitch looks like the letter 'V'...

V = Stitch.

Step 3: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 4: Pull or draw the yarn through the stitch. There will
now be 3 loops on your hook.

Repeat steps 5 through 6 from the first row.

The only difference is that you will be crocheting into the

stitch rather than the foundation chain.

Tip: When finishing your rows remember to work your last

stitch into the turning chain.
 The Double Crochet Stitch
The double crochet stitch is the second most common crochet

stitch. It consists of two single crochet stitches in height, but it

is not quite as tight as the single crochet stitch. The double

crochet is a beautiful stitch that looks great in blankets, hats,

scarves, and sweaters.

Thedouble crochet is abbreviated (dc) – UK (Treble

Crochet). This is important to know for pattern reading.

Double Crochet - First Row

Foundation Chain: To learn this stitch start by chaining 20,

(ch 20).
Step 1: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 2: Insert your hook into the 4th chain from your hook.

Tip: When you start a crochet project using a foundation

chain, you will always want to place your first double
crochet into the 4th chain from your hook.

Tip: Always enter your hook into the top loop of the chain
unless the pattern you are following requires something

different.
Step 3: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 4: Pull or draw the yarn through the chain. There will
now be 3 loops on your hook
Step 5: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 6: Pull the yarn through only the first 2 loops on your
hook and not through the last loop. The first two loops will

become part of the stitch leaving the newly created loop on

the hook and the last loop that you didn't pull the yarn

through. There will now be 2 loops on your hook.

Step 7: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 8: Pull the yarn through the last 2 loops on your hook,
and your first double crochet is now complete.
Now finish placing all of your double crochets into the

foundation chain!!

Double Crochet - Second Row

Step 1: Chain 3, and turn your work around, (ch 3,).

Tip: When double crocheting you will always want to chain 3

when moving up a row. Remember that chain 3 counts as your

first double crochet and is also considered the turning chain.

Step 2: Yarn over the hook, (yo).
Step 3: Insert the hook into the second stitch, not the first
stitch.

Tip: When double crocheting into your second row, and all of
the rows that follow... you will always want to skip the first

stitch and place your first double crochet into the second

stitch. This is because the turning chain counts as your first

double crochet.
Tip: The stitch that you will be working in is made up of two
strands of yarn. The stitch looks like the letter 'V'... Stitch = V.

Step 4: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 5: Pull or draw the yarn through the stitch. There will
now be 3 loops on your hook.
Repeat steps 5 through 8 from the first row.

The only difference is that you will be crocheting into the

double crochet stitch rather than the foundation chain.

Final Tip: When finishing your rows remember to work your

last double crochet stitch into the turning chain.

The Treble Crochet Stitch

Thetriple crochet stitch abbreviated (tr) – UK (Double
Treble Crochet), is also called the treble crochet stitch. The
term triple is commonly used in the United States, but if you

hear the word treble you will now understand its meaning.
The triple crochet is great to stitch that is commonly used for

a more relaxed crochet project. The reason for this is because

it produces a more loose, seethrough-type effect. I personally

love using the triple crochet for weaving ribbon in and out of

its stitches... but I have also seen it used for loose sweaters,

shawls, and scarves.

Triple/Treble Crochet - First Row

Foundation Chain: To learn this stitch start by chaining 15,

(ch 15).

Step 1: Yarn over the hook 2 times, (yo twice).

Step 2: Place your hook into the 5th chain from your hook.

Tip: When placing the triple/treble crochet stitch into the

foundation chain, you will always want to place this stitch into

the 5th chain from your hook.

Another Tip: Always enter your hook into the top loop of the
chain unless the pattern you are following requires something

different.
Step 3: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 4: Pull or draw the yarn only through the chain you just
entered. There will now be 4 loops on your hook.
Step 5: Yarn over the hook, (yo). ok, (yo).

Step 6: Only pull the yarn through the first 2 loops on your
hook. There will now be 3 loops on your hook.

Step 7: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 8: Only pull the yarn through the next 2 loops on your
hook. There should now be 2 loops on your hook.

Step 9: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 10: Pull the yarn through the last 2 loops on your hook.

Good job... you have now completed your first triple crochet!

Now Finish placing this stitch into the foundation chain and

then move on to the second row.

Triple/Treble Crochet - Second Row

Step 1: Chain 4, and turn your work around, (ch 4).

Tip: When triple crocheting you will always want to chain 4

when moving up a row. Remember the chain 4 counts as your

first triple crochet stitch, and is also called the turning chain.

Step 2: Yarn over the hook 2 times, (yo twice).

Step 3: Place the hook into the second stitch. Remember you
already have your first stitch because you chained 4.

Tip: The stitch that you will be working in is made up of two

strands of yarn. The stitch looks like the letter 'V'... V = Stitch.
Step 4: Yarn over the hook, (yo).

Step 5: Pull or draw the yarn through the stitch. There will
now be 4 loops on your hook.
Repeat steps 5 through 10 from the first row.

Tip: Remember that on the second row and all of the rows
that follow you will be crocheting into the stitch rather than

the foundation chain.

Weave in Yarn Ends

Learn how to weave in yarn ends so that your finished crochet

project looks spectacular!

Add a Yarn Needle to Your Crochet Supplies!

Now is the time to add a yarn needle to your crochet supply

kit. A yarn needle is a needle with a big eye and a blunt point.

It is ideal for weaving in yarn and makes a great addition to

your crochet supplies.

If you don't have the needle right now there is no need to

worry... just go out and get one when you can.

When working with the yarn needle weave the tail end of yarn

in and out of your project's crochet stitches. Not only do you

want to weave in and out of the stitches, but also make sure

to weave back and forth throughout the same stitches. This

will help keep those ends from falling back out.

Picture = Step 1: Weave the yarn ends through the stitches on

the top of your project

Picture = Step 2: Weave the yarn ends through the middle of

your project for a more secure hold.
How to Change Color in Crochet
Tip: I am using the single crochet stitch in this demonstration,
but remember the guidelines are the same for any crochet

stitch that you use.

Step 1: When changing color at the beginning or end of a row

you never want to complete the last stitch. Instead, you will

want to work your last stitch to the last two loops on your

hook. Remember this goes for any other stitch used as well!

Step 2: Fold the new yarn color in half by leaving 4 to 5

inches of yarn on the tail end.
Step 3: Pinch the two ends together at the top by using your
thumb and index finger.

Step 4: Place the new yarn on your hook and pull the new
color through the two loops on your hook.
Step 5: Cut the first color's attached strand of yarn leaving 4
to 5 inches of yarn attached.

Step 6: Pull on both the old and new tail ends, or loose
strands of yarn to secure the new color into place.

Step 7: Chain 1 with the new color.

Step 8: Turn your work around and hold the loose strands
together at the back of your work. Now crochet over the two

loose strands 4 to 6 times before cutting the loose strands

with your scissors.

Repeat this process when you change to another color.

If you are following along with this lesson...place four more

rows of the new color into your dishcloth.

After you place the new rows, follow steps 1 through 8 and

change to a new color again.

 Increasing and Decreasing
in Crochet
First, let’s start with increasing. This is a crochet technique

that is used to make the width of your project wider.

A project is made longer by adding more rows, but it is made

wider by adding increasing stitches. An increasing stitch is

simply two of the same stitch in one space.

So, for example, I have chosen to use working in the round as

my example for you, because it is one of the most common

projects in which there are increasing stitches.

Working in the round is one of the most important techniques

to master in crochet as you can make hats, flowers, dolls,

clothes, and more

Picture #1 – Chain 3, slip stitch to form a ring. Chain 2, 11
double crochet in the ring (for a total of 12 double

crochet)

Picture #2 – This is an increasing round where we work 2

double crochet stitches into each space.

Picture #3 – This shows the completed round 2 which is

an increasing round.

Picture #4 – This is another increasing round, but different

from round 2. Chain 2, double crochet in the same space

(so it looks like 2 double crochets have been worked).

Now work just 1 double crochet in the next stitch. 2

double crochets in the next. 1 in the next. Repeat the 2, 1

pattern all the way around.

Picture #5 – Shows the almost finished round 3.

If you continue this circle, you would typically add one

increasing stitch (2 of the same stitch, in this case, double

crochet) one timeless each round. So, round 4 would be 2

DC, 1DC, 1DC. Round 5: 2 DC, 1DC, 1DC, 1DC

Single Crochet Decrease

Now let’s move on to decreasing. Decreasing is important to

learn in order to make things like ear flaps on a winter hat

and clothing. There are different techniques for both single,

half double and double crochet, and I have a photo tutorial

for each of them for you! In each example, we’re going to

make a triangle together. So, come follow along!

Photo #1 – Chain 12. In the 2nd chain from the hook, work
a single crochet. Work 1 single crochet in each stitch all

the way down. Row 2 – Chain 1. (We’re going to begin a

decreasing stitch. You’re going to start the single crochet

but not complete it the same way.) So, insert your hook

into the first space and pull up a loop. There should be

two loops on your hook

Photos #2 to #3 – Leave the two loops on the hook and

insert the hook into the next space and pull up a loop.

There are now 3 loops on your hook.

Photo #4 – Yarn over, and pull through the first two loops.
There are two loops remaining.

Photo #5 – Yarn over, and pull through the last two loops.
Finished! See how there is only one space now for two

stitches?
If you continue, the rest of row 2 will be to double crochet in

the next 6 stitches, then work another decrease in the last

two. (8 total stitches)

Row 3: Chain 1. Work a decrease in the next 2 stitches,

work a double crochet in the next 4 stitches, then work a

decrease with the last two stitches. (6 total stitches)

Row 4: Chain 1. Work a decrease in the next 2 stitches,

work 1 double in the next stitch, work a decrease in the

last two stitches. (4 total stitches)

Row 5: Chain 1. Work a decrease in the next 2 stitches,

work 1 double crochet in the last stitch. (2 total stitches)

Row 6: Chain 1. Work a decrease in the last 2 stitches to

complete!

Learn How to Finish a

Crochet Project
This lesson will teach you the importance of how to finish a

crochet project. So if you are wondering what to do with your

loose yarn ends now that you are done with your work...

Finishing a crochet project will be one of the easiest lessons

that you will follow in this series because there is only one

action that you need to complete

The only concern: Make sure you leave enough yarn at the
end of your project for weaving in.

This means when you are finished with your project and you

are ready to make the first cut... PLEASE make sure you leave

at least 4 to 6 inches of yarn left onto your project for

weaving.

Picture = Step 1: Leave at least 4 to 6 inches of yarn and then

make your cut with the scissors.

If you don't have 4-6 inches of yarn after your cut... you will

end up with a little strand of yarn sticking out of your work

and you will not be able to weave it closed... AND you will be

sad with the finished results.

Tip: With that said... it is also important to start your project

with a 4 to a 6-inch strand of yarn as well. This means before

you create your first slip knot when starting your project,
prepare to leave 4-6 inches of yarn sticking out of the knot.

This will also be used for weaving at the end of your project.

After you make your finishing cut all you need to do now is use

your crochet hook to pull the loose end of yarn all the way

through the last loop that is on your hook. Pull the yarn strand

tight with your fingers and that is all there is to this lesson!!

Picture = Step 2: Use the crochet hook to pull the loose end
of yarn all the way through the last loop on the hook.

Picture = Step 3: Pull the yarn strand tight with your fingers.
 We know that with all this information

and tips you can begin to introduce

yourself to this WONDERFUL WORLD OF

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