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Crochet Basics : instructions and video tutorial to make the treble (tr)

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

Introduction

If we keep climbing the illustrative stairs of crochet stitches, treble is our next step with approximately twice the height of half treble. Treble is the basis for many crochet complex stitches and I guess we can consider it the basic unit in crochet. Crocheting with treble creates a less compact fabric than with the previous stitches (double crochet and half treble).

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Crochet Basics : instructions and video tutorial to make half treble (htr)

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

Introduction

If we organize crochet basic stitches by an ascending height, first we have chain stitch (the crochet basis), then the almost invisible slip stitch followed by the very short double crochet and then by a stitch a little higher named half treble. Crocheting with halt treble creates a firm fabric with small stripes.

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Crochet Basics : instructions and video tutorial to make double crochet (dc)

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

Introduction

After slip stitch, double crochet is the shortest of crochet basic stitches. But unlike slip stitch which is almost unnoticeable and is mostly used to (more…)

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Us on TVI (a portuguese tv channel) - Youpie!!!

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

 

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Another variation on “Wirefalls” necklace : once again a simple finishing idea for a different style

Monday, June 11th, 2007

Yes, we know! It’s the “Wirefalls” necklace again! This time we’ve kept all the chains tied together as we had originally done on the tutorial post, but instead of using an organza ribbon, we’ve made some macramé knots with leather thong as showed on the photos. It completely changes the necklace style and look, don’t you think?

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Another great carnival: the Crochet Carnival!

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

If you’re interested in crochet, you may like to visit the Crochet Carnival at What’s cluttering my couch! It just started, but it’s already a great place to find many wonderful tips and ideas. Enjoy it!
 
 

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“Wirefalls” necklace – version 2 : a variation using a simple finishing idea

Friday, April 27th, 2007

Here’s another version of “Wirefalls” necklace. The making process is exactly the same we’ve described on previous post, but (more…)

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Crochet Basics : instructions and video tutorial to make slip stitch (sl st)

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

Introduction

Slip stitches are small, almost invisible stitches, used to assemble two pieces or

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