Extending rows using foundation single crochet stitches (Ext-Fsc) is a great way to add asymmetrical elements to your fabrics. Foundation stitches for extending rows are the perfect alternative to working ch stitches and then working back into that chain, because using foundation stitches makes a more flexible and even edge that looks really lovely. This is…
The invisible join is the best way to finish your crochet piece, specially when working in the round and the edge is going to be visible, because it leaves a super nice and undisturbed ring. With this technique, you use a yarn needle to make a “false” stitch that lies over the top of the…
Working into the front loop only of the stitch leaves the back loop unused and visible on your fabric. Crocheting into this back loops allows you to don’t have to attach some amigurumi parts and all turns easier and fun! I use this technique very often for a decorative reason too. Let’s see how it works: 1. Make…
CROCHET ABBREVIATION (FL) – WORKING IN THE FRONT LOOP Fabric made inserting your hook under only the front loops using a single crochet stitch, creates a set of lines on the back side of the piece. This visible lines are the unused loops of the stitches you are working into. In amigurumi, sometimes it can…
CROCHET ABBREVIATION (BL) – WORKING IN THE BACK LOOP Where you put your crochet hook as you make your crochet stitches determinates the type of fabric you will make. Fabric made inserting your hook under only the back loops using a single crochet stitch is transformed into a special kind of texture stitch and creates a…