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How To Do a Single-Crochet Stitch

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       Hi, guys! So, our topic today will be the single-crochet stitch! One of the most simple stitches there are, the single-crochet stitch is mainly used in projects such as amigurumi (small, stuffed yarn creatures), dishcloths, and blankets. So if that is something you want to do in the future, watch the video below to learn how to do this easy stitch!  As always, just comment down below if you have any suggestions for things that you would like to be taught on this blog. Goodbye!

How To Hold Your Yarn

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       Hi, everybody! Today we will be tackling something that will definitely be useful to you as you crochet... how to properly hold your yarn! Just watch the video below to learn how.      I hope this helped you! Remember to comment down below things that you would like me to teach you guys, such as types of stitches, how to work in the round, and more!

How To Do A Slip Stitch

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       Hello, everyone! In this post, I will be teaching y'all something that you will most likely be using in almost all of your crochet projects... the slip stitch! Just watch the video below to learn how to do it! I hope this video was helpful! Just an FYI, but future posts will probably be about how to hold your yarn,  how to do single-crochet stitches, and how to do increase stitches. Let me know in the comments if you would like a more detailed video of the slip stitch or if there are any other stitches you would like to learn. Bye!

Starting As A Crocheter

  The first time I ever got my hands on a crochet hook and some yarn was when I bought a crochet kit for beginners. I'm not going to lie, it was   hard . I restarted the project when I was halfway through, I barely understood how to do some of the stitches, and I forgot to do a vital step when I finished. There were a lot of tears, blood, and sweat shed in the making of that small, innocent amigurumi.      So, you can do what I did and start big, or you can go small and slowly get better and better. When you start big, you can usually get ahead faster, but it can be  quite  difficult.  While starting slow ensures that you fully learn every small detail, though it might take longer to get to a higher level.      If you're thinking of going big, I recommend doing a crochet kit for beginners (like I did). A popular brand of crochet kits is The Woobles. I especially like these because they come with all the materials you need as well as...

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    Hi there! Welcome to Loop By Loop! You guys can call me CQ (as in Crochet Queen).  I am so excited to share with you my experience as a crocheter and all the things I've learned. I will be introducing y'all to the most popular stitches as well as other important things you will be using in this awesome craft. But all of that will be taught in future posts. This one will have a larger focus on how I started as a crocheter and what some simple strategies are that you can use for easing into crocheting. So.... let's get started! 😊