Crochet Techniques

The moves that turn stitches into shapes.

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Techniques

How to Crochet a Magic Ring (Magic Circle)

Learn how to crochet a magic ring step by step: wrap the yarn, work 6 single crochet into the loop, and pull the tail to close the center with no hole.

Easy · 20 min

Techniques

How to Crochet an Increase (inc)

Learn how to crochet an increase: work two stitches into one stitch. Includes flat-circle increase math, staggering, and how to increase in rows.

Beginner · 15 min

Techniques

How to Crochet an Invisible Decrease

Learn the crochet invisible decrease: insert the hook through two front loops, then single crochet. A neater, less visible decrease for amigurumi.

Easy · 15 min

Techniques

Back Loop Only Crochet (BLO)

Learn back loop only crochet (BLO): which loop is the back loop, how to work it in rows and rounds, and why it creates ribbing and clean ridges.

Beginner · 15 min