Crocheting has been a cherished part of my life for the last 10 years. It's an awesome hobby that keeps my mind calm and helps me unleash my creativity. As a passionate crocheter myself, I can't help but get excited about turning a simple ball of yarn into something beautiful.
The best part about crocheting as a hobby is that it doesn't have to break the bank. All you really need is some yarn and a hook. And with some resourcefulness, you'll find a wealth of free crochet patterns right at your fingertips.
I love crocheting continuous rounds when I crochet amigurumi so that there is no visible seam. However, because there's no seam, it's hard to know where the start of the round is. This is where the running stitch marker comes in handy.
You can use regular stitch markers when crocheting in spiraled rounds and move them each time you start a new round, but you would only be keeping track of the beginning of the current round. If you notice a mistake a few rounds back and need to take it apart, you could easily lose your place.
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So after getting a chance to work with Lion Brand's Fun Fur to make my little soot sprites, I decided to be a bit more adventurous and try out other novelty yarns.
I *LOVE* faux fur!
When faux fur yarn just came out, I saw people make all kinds of things with it including home décor, scarves, hats, outerwear, etc.
However, one thing I wish I had seen more was faux fur yarn amigurumi. As much as I love traditional amigurumi, I always dreamed of making my own little plush toy that I can hug and cuddle.
When making amigurumi using regular worsted-weight yarn, stitches typically have to be very tight to hide the stuffing inside. In turn, this makes the fabric very stiff and not very cuddleable.
Also, when you do try to cuddle and squish amigurumi, they don't always bounce back to their original shape on their own.
Sadly, just when I had the idea and courage to go for it and crochet amigurumi using faux fur yarn, my local craft store no longer carried the yarn. But then again, it's also the middle of the summer, so who can blame them.
Recently I've been exploring some new stitches for projects and stuff. Then I came across the herringbone double crochet stitch. It's not just called the "Herringbone stitch" because there are actually two different types: herringbone double crochet, and herringbone half double crochet.
Today, I'm going to show you how to do the Herringbone Double Crochet (HBDC).
In many crochet patterns that call for a cuff/ribbing (like ribbed cuffs to a sweater or hat) is typically created at the beginning of the project. You typically start by crocheting a ribbing first, then the rest of the piece from there. But what if you want to add a crochet ribbing at the end of a project?
Maybe you're finishing up a crochet sweater or hat and decided that it needs a ribbed cuff or brim for a polished look. How to crochet ribbing at the end of a project?
For example, I started off my Sugar Rush Leg Warmers with a cuff, but I need a second cuff on the other side of my crochet leg warmers so they don't fall off. While there are many methods that suggest crocheting a separate ribbing piece and sewing it on, sewing is not really my thing, and I try to avoid sewing whenever possible.
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to add a crochet ribbing directly to the edge of your project - no sewing required. This technique is perfect for adding ribbed cuffs to a sweater or finishing off a crochet hat with a ribbed brim.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- ch - chain
- sts - stitch/stitches
- sc - single crochet
- BLO - back loop only
Add a Ribbing to the End of a Crochet Project Without Sewing
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| Step 1: Starting from the last stitch of your project. |
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| Step 2: Chain however wide you want your ribbing to be, plus one (+1) for your turning chain. |
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| Step 3: Sc from the second chain from the hook and down the chain. |
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| Step 4: Slst into the same st as the first st, and slst AGAIN into the next st on the main piece. |
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| Step 5: Turn your work, skip the 2 slsts you just made, then sc into the BLO along the ribbing. |
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| Step 6: Ch 1, turn your work and sc into BLO along the other side of the ribbing. |
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| Step 7: Slst into the next 2 sts on the main piece as indicated by the red arrows. |
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| Step 8: Turn your work, skip the 2 slsts that you just made as indicated by the orange arrows, and sc in the BLO into the next as indicated by the red arrow and across the rest of the sts along the ribbing |
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| Step 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in the BLO down the other side of the ribbing and then keep repeating the steps in photos 5 to 9 until you finish your cuff! |
Why Add Crochet Ribbing Without Sewing?
Now, some people might not care too much about it, but here are a few reasons why you will want to learn this method for adding ribbing to your crochet project:
- Seamless Finish: Eliminates the need for sewing, resulting in a cleaner, more professional look.
- Enhanced Fit: Provides elasticity, ensuring that cuffs and brims fit snugly and comfortably.
- Time-Efficient: Streamlines the process by allowing you to continue crocheting without interruption, saving time and effort.
- Versatility: Ideal for adding ribbed cuffs to sweaters or finishing off crochet hats that are worked top down (e.g. messy hat beanie) with a neat ribbed brim.
By mastering this technique, you can enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your crochet projects. There are countless numbers of projects that this skill would be helpful with! Now go and change the world!
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