Welcome to The Restful Stitch! In this tutorial you will learn to crochet the extended single crochet stitch (esc) with step by step written instructions and detailed images. This is an easy variation on the basic single crochet stitch that…
A Crochet Tutorial Welcome to The Restful Stitch! Today you are going to take the iconic granny square and simplify it into stripes. This tutorial is a step by step guide with written instructions and images. With basic stitches and…
Today I am going to teach you how to crochet the star stitch, sometimes called the daisy stitch or the marguerite stitch. This beautiful stitch is popular in all sorts of projects, from garments to washcloths & blankets. It looks…
The Pebbly Path Crochet Washcloth Welcome to The Restful Stitch. Let’s crochet a beautiful washcloth with this free pattern! Today we are picturing a peaceful summer meadow. A cottage with a pebbly path leading through a serenade of birdsong to…
Learn How to Crochet a Basic Granny Square In This Step by Step Tutorial Hello fellow crocheters, welcome to The Restful Stitch. Today you are going to learn how to crochet a granny square! There are many granny square designs…
A Crochet Tutorial: Two Ways to Crochet in the Round Hello and welcome to The Restful Stitch! In this crochet tutorial you are going to learn to crochet in the round. Crocheting in the round might seem difficult, but it’s…
A Popcorn Stitch Tutorial & Free Crochet Pattern The Popcorn stitch is made up of several complete double crochet stitches worked in the same stitch and pulled together by joining the first and last stitch. In this tutorial I will…
A Crochet Tutorial The bead stitch, often abbreviated bst or simply bead st, is a fun way to add texture to your crochet projects. I love to use it on boarders and to add visual and tactile sensory input to…
Learn to Fasten off and Weave in the Ends of a Crochet Project Welcome back to The Restful Stitch! Today we are going to learn how to fasten off and securely weave in the ends in crochet so that they…
A Tutorial The Treble Crochet stitch (abbreviated tr) is the next tallest stitch after the double crochet. It is simple to learn and works up quickly. With so much length, the treble crochet gives your project an airy texture with…
