How to Surface Crochet - Chain Embroidery and Slip Stitch Crochet
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Surface Crochet

Surface crochet is a great way to add some interesting detail to your crochet work. It is very similar to the technique known in sewing as chain embroidery. It can also be considered slip stitch crochet. […]

How to Crochet a Tulip Border for a Blanket or Scarf
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Crochet Tulip Border

How cute is this? You can use this flower-like border on a blanket, afghan, scarf, shawl, handbag, and more. It forms a nice 3D effect along your work. […]

How to Crochet Shells and Post Stitch Pattern
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How to Crochet Shells and Post Stitch

Here’s a fun crochet stitch pattern that consists of shell stitches and front and back post stitches. This works great for a scarf, shawl, blanket, handbag, and more. The key to mastering this shell stitch pattern is to remember what side is the “front.” And that is easily accomplished by marking it with a safety pin, paper clip, stitch marker, or just a scrap piece of yarn. […]

Crochet Wavy Shell Stitch Border Edging
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Wavy Shell Stitch Border Edging

Here’s a nice 3D wavy shell stitch border edging. This crochet pattern works great on the edge of baby blankets, afghans, shawls, scarves, and more. It is created by making a shell stitch on top of a solid double crochet border. The shells form a 3D wave or ripple effect. […]

Crochet Bead Stitch
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How to Crochet the Bead Stitch

The bead stitch is a fun textured stitch pattern made with just yarn but no actual beads. This is a great stitch for blankets, rugs, handbags, hats, scarves, or anything where you don’t want an open lace pattern – but are looking for something more than just a plain stitch. […]