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How to Change Colors in Crochet: A Step-by-Step Guide, The best method

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In crochet, an invisible color change is a technique used to switch from one color of yarn to another without leaving a visible seam or knot. Here's how to do it: With this technique, your color changes should be virtually invisible, creating a smooth and seamless transition between colors in your crochet work. Changing colors in crochet is a great way to add interest and variety to your project.  Some additional tips for changing colors in crochet: To make sure the carried yarn doesn't show through on the right side of the work, be sure to carry it loosely and evenly across the back. To make the color change more secure, you can tie a small knot between the two yarn tails before weaving them in. To create a striped pattern, you can change colors every row or every few rows. To create a more complex pattern, you can use a chart or written instructions to guide your color changes. With these tips, you can add beautiful color changes to your crochet projects and create unique and

Crochet rose in 5 minutes. Just 2 rose

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This pattern is perfect to make an absolutely gorgeous rose for a bouquet or as a decorative element for your project. The pattern requires little yarn and little time.  You  can use any type of yarn and a matching hook. Chain any number like 31, 41 or 51 and more. You need any odd number of chains. The size of the rose depends on the length of your chain. You can also make it bigger or smaller by experimenting with yarn and hook size. Row 1) Insert your hook into 3rd chain from hook and make sc, ch2, skip 1ch, sc. Keep making ch2, skip 1ch, sc until the end of the row. Row 2) Work into chain2 space:  Ch1, 3 hdc, ch1, sl st, (move to the next chsin 2 space:  sl st, ch1, 3hdc, ch1, sl st)*2. Continue the same way but instead of 3hdc make 4 and 5 hdc in alternation. Watch video tutorial for more detailed explanation 😊 HERE THE VIDEO TUTORIAL:

How to Crochet Christmas Amigurumi Monster for Beginners

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If you want to start crocheting cute amigurumies but you don't have any idea how to start. Then this monster is a perfect project to begin with. The pattern is super simple. The best part any beginner can easily customise it and the look of the monster is awesome.   You can learn basic amigurumi techniques and make a minster in one hour.   (US terms) R1: 6SC stitches into a Magic Ring R2: SC Increase around =12 stitches R3: (Increase, 1SC) x 6 = 18 stitches R4: 1SC, (increase, 2SC) x 5, Increase, SC = 24 stitches R5: (Increase, 3SC) x 6 = 30 stitches R6: 3SC, (increase, 4SC) x 5, increase, 1SC = 36 stitches You may continue to make increses to make a monster bigger. The leg and hands are shown with details in the video tutorial.  HERE THE VIDEO TUTORIAL:

How to crochet Christmas Stocking in 5 minutes

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Crochet Christmas stockings are really beautiful and easy to make. You will be surprised how little yarn they require and how versatile the look can be. This particular pattern is suitable for beginners as it only require  to crochet two halves and then slip stitch them together. You can easily experiment with the stitches, you may want to choose. I have chosen half double crochet ribbing method ( see detailed execution on my video) You may use absolutely any yarn and matching hook. I have used cotton for some stockings and acrylic for others. They look amazing with both yarns.    The size can be changed by simply doubling the number of stitches or by using chunkier yarn apnd bigger hook.   Notes: chain 2 does not count as a stitch. Decrease is made by skipping first stitch. Pattern: Row1) Chain 25 +2, 25hdc Crochet from row 1 to row 7: 25 hdc. Then we start to crochet the foot part. Row8) 10hdc Row 9) skip first stitch, 9 hd

Crochet Christmas Herringbone Stitch. Easy pattern for beginners.

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Herringbone Stitch is one of the most beautiful crochet stitches. Crocheters normally use this stitch for bags and blankets.   Crochet Christmas Tree using herringbone stitch is really easy to make and is visually attractive.  You can make ornaments and hang them on Christmas Tree or make a garland and don't forget to use them as gift tags. You can use any yarn and matching hook size.  You can customise the size of the tree by chaining more or less.  Pattern: Start by chaining 20 1 row) 20 herringbone stitches sc (20) 2 row) ch1, 20 herringbone stitches sc (20) 3 row) ch1 skip 1st stitch, 17 herringbone stitches, skip 1 stitch, 1 herringbone stitch (18) 4 row) 2 row) ch1, 20 herringbone stitches sc (18) Keep chrrocheting by decreasing two stitches on the right side and stop when you have 6 stitches.   (Watch video for further instructions) HERE THE VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Crochet Granny Square Style Christmas Tree. Super easy

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This is a Christmas tree pattern that looks similar to granny square stitch.  You can use absolutely any yarn and even mix color for more spectacular effect. The tree can self stand. You can crochet it as big as you wish.  You can decorate the top of Christmas Tree with a bow or a star or simply leave without any decoration as they are already beautiful by themselves. The pattern is really quick and easy. We will work with multiples of three.  It is important to remember that increases must be made under increases of the previous rows.   Abbreviation: Dc- double crochet  Ch - chain Sl st - slip stitch PATTERN  Make a magic ring Row 1): Ch3, 2 dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, sl st Row 2): Sl st2( until space of ch2) ch3, 2 dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, sl st Row3):    Sl st2( until space of ch2) ch3, dc, ch1, 2dc, ch2, 2dc, ch 1, 2dc ... You must make increase after 2 rows of no increase. There are only 2 increases in increase row.  Watch my video for more clear

Crochet Christmas Little House

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These little houses apre super easy apnd fast to make. You can use them not just as Christmas Ornaments but for any project thapt you need a crochet house.   Abbreviation: Ch - chain Dc - double crochet  St - stitch  Inc- increase Pattern: Start by making a magic ring Row1: ch3, dc*2 Row2: (ch3 and dc together)= inc, dc*3, inc Row3: Inc, dc*5, inc Row4: Inc, dc×7, Inc Row5 : Ch3, dc*10 Row6: Ch3, dc*2, skip 2 st, dc, skip 2 st, dc*3 Row7: see row 6 Row8:  Ch3, dc*10 Recommendations :  Use a hook slightly smaller than recommended on yarn label. Try to crochet tighter to avoid holes. You may use any type of yarn like acrylic or cotton.  HERE THE VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Infinite Granny Square Pattern for Beginners

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Granny Squares are very versatile and extremely trendy nowadays.  This pattern is very simple but matches any design or style. You can use one color of yarn or play with multiples. The pattern looks awesome and due to no chaining between cluster of 3 double crochet, the granny square keeps shape better. The holes are smaller and the look is neater. This is infinite granny square because you can make as many rows as you want by simply adding each new row. Abbreviation  Ch - chain Sl st - slip stitch sc - single crochet dc- double crochet   Written Pattern: ROW1) Make a magic ring, ch3, 2 dc, ch1, (3dc, ch1)*3, sl st into the 3rd chain (12 st) ROW2) sc, ch2, , ( 3dc, ch2, 3 dc)*3, 3dc, ch2, 2dc, sl st into top of chain2 ROW3) sc, ch2, (3dc, ch2, 3dc, 3dc)*3, 2dc, sl st I recommend to use a hook size smaller than recommended to get a neat look. HERE THE VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Crochet Jute Bag / Shopper Bag / Tote Bag.

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I love to crochet Bags as the design can be absolutely customised as well as the size.  This bag I realised with a jute cord but you can use cotton cord or poliyester cord. Materials:   Jute cord 5 mm crochet cord Size:  Length - 30 cm Width- 38 cm Handles: 50 cm We are going to crochet in spiral to avoid the seam. We are going to crochet in back loops to create more ribbed texture.  We will start with the chain that can be any length  depending how big you want your bag. The base is an oval that has 2 increase on both sides of 3 stitches to make corners. Basically we need to crochet a rectangular.  After that we will crochet around without increase until the desired length.  HERE THE FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL:

How to crochet Super Easy Shoulder Bag

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Crochet bags are really popular and handy nowadays. You can see big and luxury brands are producing all types of crochet bags. These bags require just yarn and the hook. This pattern is super simple. You may use any yarn and hook size. All you need is to crochet a rectangular that later you fold. You may use any stitch. The initial chain depends on the size of the bag you need. If you crochet a phone case then simply take the chain and wrap the phone, leaving a bit longer for the flap. In my video tutorial, I give clear instructions and steps how to make the bag. You may use a belt from your old bag or crochet one with me. I am using magnet buttons, but you can skip this part or use zip. HERE THE FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Beautiful Crochet Pattern for Beginners.

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This is a truly beautiful and easy crochet pattern. I really love its modern look as well as texture. It could be perfect as a blaket stitch with soft yarn. It can be good for bags and baskets. This is tge pattern of 2 rows. The patten works with multiple of 5 so you must chain 10, 15, and etc.  The next row you must chain 4 and make 3 trebles. Then wrap 3 trebles with 5 times yarn over and make chain one into next stitch and then pull the yarn theough all the loops on the hook. And finish with chain of 4. Watch video tutorial for easy instructions.  Here the full video tutorial: My links to get in contact with me: https://linktr.ee/kimcraft