Maroon Bag Kit

Making crochet chains

The crochet chain stitch is the most basic and essential stitch for starting any project. It looks like a braid or spike and is created by manipulating a strand of yarn. Once you have the required number of chains according to the pattern, that will be the foundation from which you will start making the rest of the necessary stitches. You'll need to make more or fewer chains depending on the length of your project. This is the foundation of your project, and you must learn to control the tension to make the stitches look as similar as possible. Don't be afraid to undo and practice as many times as you need.

Finishing loose ends

It is important to learn how to finish loose ends or stray strands when you finish a knitted piece using two needles. Once your work is finished, you will have several loose ends, either from changing skeins halfway through your project or from closing it. There are different techniques for invisibly finishing loose ends so that nothing is noticeable from the outside. We will teach you a very simple technique in this case, for a piece knitted in stockinette stitch.

Joining your knitting

Just as important as knitting your garment well is finishing it off and joining the pieces together properly. We'll show you how to join two pieces of knitting using the stockinette stitch method, but once you've learned the technique, you can adapt it to other stitches. The technique we show is very simple and totally invisible - you won't be able to see where the join has been made and your finished garment will look perfect. We use a tapestry needle to do this, but you could also use a crochet hook.

Crochet magic ring

The crochet magic ring is another essential technique for making circular projects. It is particularly useful if you want the circle to be tightly closed or to control the size of the hole. Although it may seem complicated to learn, it just takes some time and practice. Once you get the hang of it, you'll see that it's very easy to do and you'll love the result. This technique is widely used for making amigurumi, hats, or home accessories like baskets.

High stitch in crochet

It's a basic and widely used stitch in crochet as it is very easy to work continuously and quickly. It's a tall stitch that results in a less dense and elastic fabric than others. Additionally, it helps you to progress very quickly in your work, achieving a larger size with fewer stitches. This stitch can be made with two or three chains to start the row, so you must carefully follow the pattern to see which one is required.

Crochet slip stitch

The slip stitch, also known as the single crochet stitch, is the shortest of all the basic crochet stitches. Although it's mostly used for closing magic circles, joining granny squares, or finishing rounds when working in the round, it creates an interesting texture and can be used in any project. Another interesting use of this stitch is for creating borders with different colors or for making raised designs on your work. Once you learn and understand it, you can use it in any way you like.

Making increases in crochet

In the world of crochet, there are many different ways to make increases, and each way creates a different texture and result. This is used to increase the surface of the work. As you learn more techniques, you can use them to achieve the effect you want, whether you want to increase the stitches at the beginning or end of the row. Learning how to make increases will expand your possibilities and allow you to give different shapes to your projects. They are also essential to learn for crocheting in the round, whether it's coasters, hats, rugs, and more.