Learn to Crochet - The Crochet Pike Stitch

A few weeks ago I did a video on the woven stitch in crochet which gave a lovely texture to your piece. This lesson is on how to do the Pike Stitch in crochet which is very similar to the woven stitch but using the Extended Single Crochet stitch. Both stitches can be used to create pieces that offer full coverage and beautiful texture.

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Learn to Crochet - Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS)

Last week we started on the Tunisian stitches with the Tunisian Simple Stitch. This week we're going to continue along the Tunisian line and show you how to do the Tunisian Purl Stitch. The Tunisian Purl Stitch builds upon the Tunisian Simple Stitch and creates a fabric that looks a lot like the purl side of a knitted garment. This is one of the stitches used in both my newly released patterns, The Tiny Cables Wristwarmers use this stitch to create the ribbing effect of the cuff as well as the Basketweave Wristwarmers.  Both patterns allow you to practice the stitch in an easy setting.

Basketweave Wristwarmers

I hope this video helps you better understand the directions for the Tunisian Crochet Purl Stitch and gets you on the way to creating beautiful "fusion" pieces. This video can be found at my YouTube channel along with all the other videos I've showcased here on the blog. I'd love to hear your feedback. Do you have a stitch you're currently struggling with or would like to learn? Leave me a comment, maybe I can get a video done to help.

Learn To Crochet - Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)

The art of Tunisian Crochet (which is sometimes refered to as Afghan Crochet) is a type of fusion between knitting and crocheting. The hook used to work Tunisian Crochet is a long hook that almost looks like a knitting needle except for the hook at the end.

In traditional crochet only one stitch is active at a time while in Tunisian Crochet many stitches are active just as in knitting. Although there are many types of tunisian crochet stitches, this video is of the basic Tumisian Simple Stitch with is the starting point in learning to work with Tunisian Crochet. This is one of the stitches used in the Tunisian Crochet Ribbed Cowl pattern found on this blog.

I hope this video helps you better understand the directions for the Tunisian Crochet Simple Stitch and gets you on the way to creating beautiful "fusion" pieces. This video can be found at my YouTube channel along with all the other videos I've showcased here on the blog. I'd love to hear your feedback. Do you have a stitch you're currently struggling with or would like to learn? Leave me a comment, maybe I can get a video done to help.

Learn to Crochet - The Double Foundation Chain

The double foundation chain (also called the "double base chain" or "Japanese Foundation Row") is anotehr way to begin a crochet project. One of the great benefits of the double foundation chain is that is gives your crocheted piece greater elasticity than a straight chain. Because of that elasticity this is a great way to start a hat that is being worked from the brim up or for a sleeve.

Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to quickly decide if you'd like to use a chain or a double foundation chain in your project. You'll also know how to do it when you encounter a pattern that asks for this type of foundation row.

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Learn to Crochet - The Finger Wrap

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Learn to Crochet - In the Front Loop or Back Loop Only

Creating a crochet stitch in the front or back loop only of a stitch is used for various reasons. Once you get the hang of seeing the stitches and where you need to put your hook, you're on your way! This video can be found at my YouTube channel along with all the other videos I've showcased here on the blog.

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Learn to Crochet - The Back Post Double Crochet

The back post double crochet (or triple crochet) is a stitch used to create a raised stitch in various patterns. It's a great stitch to learn if you want to give the illusion of ribbing or to create crochet cables. The Crochet Cabled Scarf is a great pattern to help you practice the Back Post Double Crochet stitch (also available for the Kindle).

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Learn to Crochet - The Front Post Double Crochet

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As we continue to progress in our learning of crochet, I wanted to share this video with you. The front post double crochet (or triple crochet) is a stitch used to create a raised stitch in various patterns. It's a great stitch to learn if you want to give the illusion of ribbing or to create crochet cables. The Crochet Cabled Scarf is a great pattern to help you practice the Front Post Double Crochet stitch.



This video can be found at my YouTube channel along with all the other videos I've showcased here on the blog. I'd love to hear your feedback. Do you have a stitch you're currently struggling with or would like to learn? Let me know, maybe I can get a video done to help.

Learn to Crochet - The Triple or Treble Crochet

This quick video will help you get the hang of working with the Triple or Treble Crochet stitch. This stitch is uses to create many types of materials and flowers. Also great for creating a crochet piece with more pliability.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding crochet and I will do my best to answer via an email, a blog post or a video, whichever proves to be the most beneficial way to get the information across.

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What stitch would you like to learn in crochet? Leave me a comment!

Learn to Crochet - The Half Double Crochet

You're getting into crochet and you'd like to expand your stitch knowledge. This video helps you learn the Half Double Crochet (hdc) used in many basic crochet patterns.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding crochet and I will do my best to answer via an email, a blog post or a video, whichever proves to be the most beneficial way to get the information across. You can find more of my videos at my YouTube Channel, or click on the video thumbnails in the sidebar.

What stitch would you like to learn in crochet? Leave me a comment!

Learn to Crochet - Changing Yarn Color

This video is to help you learn how to change from one ending ball of yarn to another seamlessly, or from one color to another.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding crochet and I will do my best to answer via an email, a blog post or a video, whichever proves to be the most beneficial way to get the information across.

You can find more of my videos at my YouTube Channel, or click on the video thumbnails in the sidebar.

Learn to Crochet - The Single Crochet

The single crochet is the basic crochet stitch and can be used to create all sorts of beautiful items in crochet. If you didn't learn any other stitch in crochet, you'd still have a wealth of "training" to make whatever you'd like in crochet by learning the single crochet.



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Learn to Crochet - The Chain

Here's a video available at the new YouTube Channel on creating the crochet chain. A crochet chain is the base for most crochet projects, and as your chain goes, so does your project. It's important to master the chain before moving on to creating any projects because a good chain will get you on the right path to an even project.



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Yarn Obsession is Broadcasting on YouTube!

Ever since I opened my Etsy Shop I've wanted to work in video information. I can always write out instructions, but I'm a visual learner and wanted to help my fellow "visuals" with video. The time, place etc. were never right so I put it off for a few years. Recently I've realized that unless I make the time or place and all the other elements right, things aren't going to fall into place.

So, I pulled together my first video last week and I plan on continuing to put videos together as the inspiration comes to me. I love to play with yarn! Passing that along is worthy of the effort. Besides, everyone goes to YouTube to find out "how" to do anything these days, so why not be found?!

So without further excuses here is the "Sedruola Maruska's Yarn Obsession" YouTube Channel! Bookmark it, share it and use it. I plan on adding as much as possible whenever possible!

My first video is a quick one on the basic tools for crochet!

Oh my, this is too much fun!!

Facebook Page

Starting April 1st I'll be releasing a video series on "How to Crochet" at my Yarn Obsession Facebook page (more about the series coming soon). When I started my page a few months ago, I wasn't sure what it would do for me or how I wanted to use it for my business.

Just as I've heard many people question, I also questioned how Facebook could help my business. In the past few months, I've found my Facebook Business page to be a really helpful tool in getting information to my friends, family and followers. The ease with which I can work with my page has also inspired my video series. If you're wondering about a facebook page for your business here are some things to keep in mind:

1) Use it as a tool to connect with your clients. It's a great place to give and get one-on-one interaction with those who have become "fans". Make sure it's interesting and engaging.

2) Keep it for business. Don't let your personal facebook information cloud your business page. Keep the focus on what you are delivering to those who are fans. After all, they came for your product not to know all about your personal life.

3) Try running an ad to get more exposure. I have an ad that I run once a month or so (about $7 a month depending on the cost-per-click rate you've requested) and it has tripled my fan base in two months. . . talk about pressure to do something with the site!!

4) Make it fun! I'm working on getting as much information streaming and incorporated onto the Facebook page as possible. I want it to be a fun place to get information on yarn, crochet, knitting and anything yarny related that I can find and share. I also encourage my fans to share their projects, patterns or information with everyone else.

My page it still new, but so far, I see lots of potential in what I can do with it. I'm excited about the video series because, when they list in a google search, the finder won't be taken to Youtube or an outside site, they'll be taken straight to my Yarn Obsession Page on Facebook where there'll be lots more info waiting for them.

So, if you haven't had a chance, stop by the Yarn Obsession Facebook Page, become a fan and get in on what's happening with me there!

Etsy Video!

For those who are not familiar with Etsy and what it's about, this is a great video to help give you an idea of the community! This Holiday season I'm making it a point to purchase most of my gifts via Etsy because I want to support the movement to recycle, reuse and revolutionize buying and selling.

Enjoy!



If you're an Etsy seller, consider posting this on your blog to keep the buzz going!