So I have been thinking of generating a page that has links and how-tos on some of the most useful tips, tricks, and stitches I have found in my crochet journey as to help others and be a general reference guide. Find below some things I found very helpful in my own crochet journey.
Magic Circle – Probably the most useful stitch I have ever encountered in crochet. So much easier than working x number of stitches into a chain and so much more secure and cleaner looking.
Standing Double Crochet – Better looking than your typical chain 3 or chain 2 and work dc in the same stitch. It makes round changes less noticeable so that you don’t get a seam at the back of your project.
Color Changes mid row: Work stitch until before your final yarn over, drop the color in use; with next color to be used, yarn over and draw through remaining loops on hook. Continue with the new color.
Jogless Color Changes – Quite useful for color changes so that you don’t get jagged lines where your color changes occur.
Invisible Decrease – Keeps your decrease stitches from looking different from the rest of your stitches. A much cleaner and less bulky look.
Invisible Join – This trick makes your joins look seamless and better than a slip st to join, great for the edges of your project or completing circles.
Close Amigurumi – This allows your closed round on amigurumi to look as seamless as your beginning round made with the Magic Circle.
Attach Hair with Invisible Knots – Give your amigurumi doll seamless looking hair without the latch hook knot.
Check back often as I will be adding more to this page. If you have any tips or tricks you find useful, feel free to share them in the comments!
Bonus:
Some of my favorite tools of the trade:
Clover Amour Crochet hooks – They have the most amazing design that allows me to crochet much faster. A slim design and comfort grip make it easy to handle. Clover hooks have the best crochet hook tip, as well. It just glides through the yarn like butter.
Embroidery scissors – They are super sharp and great for cutting yarn, and you can get them in some very pretty designs. I for one like my tools to be pretty. 🙂
Stitch Markers – Useful when working in the round or to mark stitches for later work. I usually prefer clay ones on Etsy, but I have some of these adorable heart ones, as well.
Yarn Bowl – Of course useful for holding your yarn while you work so it doesn’t roll all over the place. I prefer wood bowls as they are sturdier and won’t break as easily.
OttLite Lighting – These lights are great because they really brighten up your workspace making it easier to see your stitches especially when working with darker yarn.
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