If you don't know how to crochet, but have always wanted to learn, I've created a tutorial just for you! In this video you will learn how to make a dishcloth with me! You'll learn the basics that will get you off and running with a new skill set. The stitches covered are the Slip knot, Chain, Single Crochet and Double Crochet. You'll also see how to weave in your ends for a nice, clean look. Please feel free to share this link with anyone that you know of that has been wanting to learn how to crochet. Also, please subscribe to my channel and visit my website at: www.handmadebystacyj.com **** The links below are for the items that I use in this tutorial found on Amazon. Although you will not be charged a penny more, it does help me out by providing a small commission. Thank you! **** Hook: Tulip Etimo Size H / 5.00 mm https://amzn.to/2U9gt8t Yarn: Lily Sugar'n Cream https://amzn.to/2xWDKlf Scissors: https://amzn.to/2WzgaFF Bent Tapestry Needles by Clover: https://amzn.to/3a8FIx6

Learn to Crochet the Traditional Granny Square This is a very simple, yet beautiful crochet pattern. I remember my mom teaching me how to work this stitch pattern when I was very small (it was one of the first that I learned!). I’ll be sharing the traditional method using 2 colors. Join me as I show you step by step how to create this beautiful square. Written directions are below or you may download a free pdf with the written directions at my website: www.handmadebystacyj.com The crochet hook used is my absolute favorite hook. It’s the Furls Odyssey in Turquoise; however, they now have a bunch of colors that I love! The yarn is also lovely! It’s a super soft, inexpensive and absolutely lovely yarn that I just love, as well (Oh, and it rarely splits!). So much so that I became an affiliate with the Furls company and LoveCrafts. What that means for you is that when you purchase using my link, you allow the company to pay me a small commission without costing you a penny more. This helps me to continue making free tutorials and patterns. Here is the link if you’d like to check them out for yourself: Furls Crochet Hook: https://furlscrochet.com/collections/all-products#oid=1233 Yarn: Paintbox Simply DK - https://www.lovecrafts.com?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=eccf469a ——— Difficulty level: Easy Stitches used: Ch: Chain DC: Double Crochet Sl St: Slip Stitch Notes: If you are using two colors, join with a sl st in any ch-2 corner space on each row. If you are only using one color, do not fasten off your yarn. Instead, sl st to the corner sp. Directions Ch 4, join to first ch with a sl st. Round 1: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), work 3 dc in ring, ch 2, (work 3 dc in ring, ch 2) two times, work 2 dc, join with sl st to 3rd ch of the ch-5. Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), work 3 dc in same ch sp, *ch 1, sk 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * two more times, ch 1, sk 3 dc, work 2 dc in same sp as where the ch-5 is located, join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5. Round 3: Ch 5 (counts as dc & ch-2), work 3 dc in same ch sp, *ch 1, sk 3 dc, work 3 dc into next sp, ch 1, sk 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp; rep * two more times; ch 1, sk 3 dc, work 3 dc into next sp, ch 1, sk 3 dc, work 2 dc in same sp where the ch-5 is located, join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5. Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc & ch-2), work 3 dc in same ch sp, *ch 1, sk 3 dc, work 3 dc into next sp, ch 1, sk 3 dc, work 3 dc in next sp, ch 1, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp; rep * two more times; ch 1, sk 3 dc, work 3 dc into next sp, ch 1, sk 3 dc, work 3 dc in next sp, ch 1, sk 3 dc, work 2 dc in same sp where the ch-5 is located, join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5. Fasten off. To grow your granny square, continue to repeat round 4 by following the pattern until you reach your desired size.

Learn to Crochet the Herringbone Double Crochet - with straighter edges! This is a pretty simple crochet stitch that is worked over any number of stitches. I’ll be sharing the traditional method, as well as a modified method that allows for straighter edges. Join me as I show you step by step how to create this beautiful stitch. To jump to the modified method, skip ahead to 3:34 Written directions are below or you may download a free pdf with the written directions at my website: www.handmadebystacyj.com The crochet hook used is my absolute favorite hook. It’s the Furls Odyssey in Turquoise; however, they now have a bunch of colors that I love! The yarn is also lovely! It’s a super soft, inexpensive and absolutely lovely yarn that I just love, as well (Oh, and it doesn’t split!). So much so that I became an affiliate with the Furls company and LoveCrafts. What that means for you is that when you purchase using my link, you allow the company to pay me a small commission without costing you a penny more. This helps me to continue making free tutorials and patterns. Here is the link if you’d like to check them out for yourself: Furls Crochet Hook: https://furlscrochet.com/collections/all-products#oid=1233 Yarn: Paintbox Simply DK - https://www.lovecrafts.com?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=eccf469a ——— Difficulty level: Easy-ish Special Stitches used: Herringbone Double Crochet: Yo, insert hook, yo, draw through st and 1st loop on hk, yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook. Traditional HbDc: Any number of sts, +2 for base ch Row 1: Skip 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), 1 HbDc into next ch and ea ch across, turn. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 1 HbDc in next st and ea st across, working last st in top of ch-3, turn. Rep row 2 until you reach desired length. Modified HbDc for straight edges: Any number of sts, +1 for base ch Row 1: Skip 2 ch (counts as 1 dc), 1 HbDc into next ch and ea ch across, turn. Row 2: Ch 2 loosely (counts as 1 dc), work 1 HbDc in next st and ea st across, working last st in top of ch-2, turn. Rep row 2 until you reach desired length.

This is a pretty simple crochet stitch that is worked over 6 stitches. Join me as I show you step by step how to create this beautiful stitch. Written directions are below or you may download a free pdf with the written directions at my website: www.handmadebystacyj.com The crochet hook used is my absolute favorite hook. It’s the Furls Odyssey in Turquoise; however, they now have a bunch of colors that I love! The yarn is also lovely! It’s a super soft, inexpensive and absolutely lovely yarn that I just love, as well (Oh, and it doesn’t split!). So much so that I became an affiliate with the Furls company and LoveCrafts. What that means for you is that when you purchase using my link, you allow the company to pay me a small commission without costing you a penny more. This helps me to continue making free tutorials and patterns. Here is the link if you’d like to check them out for yourself: Furls Crochet Hook: https://furlscrochet.com/collections/all-products#oid=1233 Yarn: Paintbox Simply DK - https://www.lovecrafts.com?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=eccf469a ——— Difficulty level: Easy-ish Stitches used: Chain (ch), Single Crochet (sc) Special Stitches used: Modified Front Post Treble Crochet (Mod FpTr): Yarn over twice and insert hook around indicated post from front to back, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), insert hook in next sc st, yo, draw through remaining 3 loops. Note: Ch 1 at the beg of row does not count as a stitch Stitch is worked in increments of 6+3 For the sample in the YouTube video, I chained 21. Row 1 (WS): Sc in second ch from hk and in ea ch across; turn. Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, using a lockable stitch marker mark the post of the sc that was just made, then work 1 sc in ea st across; turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in ea st across; turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sts, work Mod FpTr around marked st 2 rows below, *1 sc in ea of next 2 sc sts from previous row, work 1 Mod FpTr around post in the third st past the previous one worked (there will always be 2 sts between the posts); rep * to last st, 1 sc, turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in ea st across; turn. Row 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, *work 1 Mod FpTr around Mod FpTr post in the 2 rows below (remember, there will always be 2 sts between the posts), 1 sc in ea of next 2 sts; rep * to last 4 sts, 1 sc in ea of last 4 sts; turn Rows 7 - 9: Ch 1, sc in ea st across; turn. Repeat rows 2-9 for pattern

The Elizabeth Stitch (also known as the "Mini Bean" stitch) is a very simple, yet elegant crochet stitch. This has a one row repeat and is very beginner friendly. Join me as I walk you through this stitch. ***** Please subscribe and visit my website at www.handmadebystacyj.com You can also follow me on Facebook or Instagram.

Let's learn the Blackberry Salad Stitch! It's a very simple stitch with lots of texture and only a 4 row repeat. If you can chain and double crochet, YOU CAN DO THIS! Written directions are below :) ***** Please subscribe to my channel and visit the website at: www.handmadebystacyj.com **** DIRECTIONS: Increments of 4+1 (+2 for the base chain) Step 1: Skip 3 chains (counts as dc), dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. Step 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), 1 sc in ea of the next 2 sts, *5 dc bobble, ch 1, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sts; rep * across until 3 sts remain; 5 dc bobble, 1 sc in last st and 1 sc in top of turning ch, turn. Step 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in ea st across (when you come to the bobble, only dc in either the bobble or the ch-1, but not both; be sure to stay consistent with this choice throughout your work), dc in top of turning ch, turn. Step 4: Ch 1 (does not count as st), 1 sc in ea of the next 4 sts, *5 dc bobble in next st, ch 1, 1 sc in ea of the next 3 sts; Rep * across, 1 sc in top of turning ch, turn Step 5: Repeat row 3 Repeat rows 2 - 5 until you reach your desired length. Happy crocheting!!!

Join me today to learn the Alpine Crochet stitch. It's a very simple stitch that works with single crochet, double crochet and front post double crochet. • If you find this tutorial helpful, please subscribe to my YouTube channel. • You can also find more tutorials & patterns on my website at: www.handmadebystacyj.com

Today you'll learn how to add incredible texture and design to your crochet pieces without having the gap in the back that results from front post crochet. I'll walk you through the steps and you'll get to experience for yourself how fun this stitch really is. Please scroll down to see the written directions for this stitch. Courtney, from Creations by Courtney, asked me to make this tutorial for her. She designs amazing garments that utilize this stitch and I know that she would just LOVE if you would visit her website. She's constantly creating beautiful, new and innovative garment patterns made for all body types. Her website is: https://creationsbycourtney.com Please consider subscribing to my channel, as I'm uploading fun stitches that are easy to follow on a weekly (or more!) basis! Thank you!! Directions Split Front Post Treble Crochet 🧶 (Stitch technique is outlined below) Stitch is worked in multiples of 8 + 9 Row 1: (Right side): Dc in fourth ch from hook and in ea ch across. Mark this as your right side; turn Row 2: Ch 1, sc in ea st across, turn Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc), 1 dc in ea of next 2 sts, Split FpTr beg around second dc 2 rows below, *dc in next 7 sts, sk next 3 dc 2 rows below, Split FpTr beg around next dc; rep from * until 3 sts remain, dc in last 3 sts; turn Row 4: Ch 1, sc in ea st across, turn Row 5: Ch 2 (counts as dc), 1 dc in ea of next 6 sts, Split FpTr beg around sixth dc 2 rows below, *dc in next 7 sts, sk next 3 dc 2 rows below, Split FpTr beg around next dc; rep from * until 7 sts remain, dc in last 7 sts; turn Repeat rows 2 - 5 until you reach desired length Stitch Technique for Split Front Post Treble Crochet 1. YO twice, working in front of previous row, insert hook from front to back around post of dc indicated 2 rows below, YO, pull up a loop, [YO, pull through 2 loops on hook] twice 2. YO, insert hook in next st, YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook) 3. YO twice, sk next 3 sts 2 rows below, insert hook front to back around the post of next dc, YO, pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), [YO, pull through 2 loops] twice, YO, pull through 4 loops. Note: There will always be 3 dc between the legs of each Split FpTr

Join me as I show you how to crochet the Cabbage Patch Stitch. It's super easy and fun to do! Written directions are available on my website: www.handmadebystacyj.com