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    A Basic Guide to Crochet Stitches: Learn the Essential Stitches Step by Step

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    A Basic Guide to Crochet Stitches: Learn the Essential Stitches Step by Step

    Discover the basic crochet stitches, how to make them, and what projects you can use them for if you're just starting out Getting started with crochet can seem complicated when you realize just how many stitches, techniques, and abbreviations there are. However, the reality is much simpler: with just a few basic stitches, you’ll be able to create your first swatches, practice your tension, and even start projects like coasters, scarves, decorative flowers, or small amigurumi. Learning these basics will not only help you become more comfortable with the hook but also give you a better understanding of the patterns and tutorials you’ll find in books, magazines, or online. Every new project is built using a combination of very simple techniques that, with a little practice, you’ll end up doing almost automatically. In this guide, you’ll discover the essential crochet stitches for starting from scratch, when to use each one, and how to recognize them. You’ll also find practical tips, exercises, and a summary chart to refer to whenever you need it.

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    Gabriel Rodríguez Gabriel Rodríguez @gr_comics Tulsa, Chile
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    • IDW Publishing Comics Covers. Comic, and Traditional illustration project by Gabriel Rodríguez - 07.09.2019
    • H.G.Wells' The Island Of Dr. MOREAU. Novela gráfica, 2019.. Comic, and Traditional illustration project by Gabriel Rodríguez - 07.09.2019
    • Little NEMO Return To Slumberland. Novela gráfica, 2015.. Comic, and Traditional illustration project by Gabriel Rodríguez - 07.09.2019
    • SWORD of AGES Vol.1: Avalon. Novela gráfica, 2018. Comic, and Traditional illustration project by Gabriel Rodríguez - 07.09.2019
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    Lantoki Lantoki @lantoki Barcelona, Spain
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    • Mi Proyecto del curso: Técnicas de patronaje para replicar tus prendas favoritas. Design, Fashion Design, Sewing, and DIY project by Lantoki - 04.30.2021
    • Summer 2018 Collection.  project by Lantoki - 03.31.2020
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    • Colección primavera - verano 2017.  project by Lantoki - 03.31.2020
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    Carmen García de Mora Carmen García de Mora @carmengarciademora Diseñadora de tejidos y prendas de punto Madrid, Spain
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    • Curso online de Colorwork. Arts, Crafts, Fine Arts, and Fashion Design project by Carmen García de Mora - 09.23.2023
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    • Mi Proyecto del curso: Diseño y tejido de prendas de punto sin costuras con agujas circulares. Accessor, Design, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, DIY, and Knitting project by Carmen García de Mora - 12.27.2021
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    Puño Puño @puno Medellín, Colombia
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    • Experimental cómic challenge / Confinement drawing journal. Drawing, and Traditional illustration project by Puño - 04.13.2020
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    • Drawings I make in less than 5 minutes to warm up my hand or brain. Fine Arts, and Traditional illustration project by Puño - 02.28.2016
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    Bugambilo Bugambilo @bugambilo Artista visual Buenos Aires, Argentina
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    • Otoño. Embroider project by Bugambilo - 09.21.2021
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    Julia Reyes Retana Julia Reyes Retana @julitareyes Mexico City, Mexico
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    • Un vestido muy especial . Sewing project by Julia Reyes Retana - 11.20.2019
    • Me made may 2018. Sewing, and Creativit project by Julia Reyes Retana - 05.22.2019
    • Bolsa + blockprinting. Sewing, and Printing project by Julia Reyes Retana - 05.10.2019
    • Colchita "Un cardumen". Sewing project by Julia Reyes Retana - 05.04.2019
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    Trini Guzmán (holaleon) Trini Guzmán (holaleon) @holaleon artista Tulsa, Chile
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    • Mural Casona General Holley. Street Art, and Creativit project by Trini Guzmán (holaleon) - 06.07.2019
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    • Pantalones bordados. Embroider, and Creativit project by Trini Guzmán (holaleon) - 06.07.2019
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    Karen Barbé Karen Barbé @karenbarbe Chicago, United States
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    • Punto de cruz y cartón. Embroider, and Design project by Karen Barbé - 09.07.2018
    • Tea Party parches bordados. Embroider, and Design project by Karen Barbé - 09.07.2018
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    Susana Dominguez Martin Susana Dominguez Martin @susanadominguez Encuadernación artística y de diseño Madrid, Spain
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    • Sin pliegues/Without folds: Ottoman miniature concertina. Arts, and Crafts project by Susana Dominguez Martin - 03.10.2020
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    Gimena Romero Gimena Romero @gimenaromero Mexico City, Mexico
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    • Mi Proyecto del curso: Bordado contemporáneo con puntos tradicionales mexicanos. Arts, Crafts, Embroider, Fiber Arts, and Textile Design project by Gimena Romero - 04.21.2022
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    Idoia Cuesta Idoia Cuesta @idoiacuesta Spain
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    Belen Senra Belen Senra @belensenra Diseño textil con técnicas tradicionales Jakarta, Indonesia
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    Carolina Alles Carolina Alles @caroindy Buenos Aires, Argentina
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    Piti Piti Piti Piti @pitipiti Escultor textil Mexico City, Mexico
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    Elidé Rangel Soto Elidé Rangel Soto @florula Diseñadora y comunicadora visual, con enfoque en técnicas manuales y materiales alternativos. Especializada en Diseño textil y de superficies. Mexico City, Mexico
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    la casita de wendy la casita de wendy @casitadewendy Diseñadora de moda Madrid, Spain
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    • PUEBLO Collection. Pattern Design, and Fashion Design project by la casita de wendy - 05.13.2020
    • Nostalgia Collection. Pattern Design, Fashion Design, and Embroider project by la casita de wendy - 05.13.2020
    • COLECCIÓN WORDS. Pattern Design, and Fashion Design project by la casita de wendy - 05.13.2020
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    Masquespacio Masquespacio @masquespacio Valencia, Spain
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      • Cabinette. Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Interior Decoration, and Decoration project by Masquespacio - 02.02.2019
      • Roca Casa Decor. Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Product Design, and Decoration project by Masquespacio - 07.19.2022
      • Silla Wink. Furniture Design, Making, Industrial Design, and Design project by Masquespacio - 06.17.2022
      • Rubio Notebooks. Interior Design, Decoration & Interior Architecture project by Masquespacio - 05.20.2022
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      Señorita Lylo Señorita Lylo @srtalylo Bordadora y Diseñadora Gráfica Barcelona, Spain
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      • The Garden of Time. Blooming without haste. Art Direction, Embroider, DIY, and Textile Design project by Señorita Lylo - 12.23.2025
      • Points and stitches, between dawn and dusk. Art Direction, Costume Design, Arts, Crafts, Embroider, and Knitting project by Señorita Lylo - 03.31.2023
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      • Love Embroidery Magazine. Design, Editorial Design, and Embroider project by Señorita Lylo - 08.29.2022
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      Pablo Salvaje Pablo Salvaje @pablosalvaje Artista Plástico, Creativo, Impresor Barcelona, Spain
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        • PINZAT. Accessor, Design, and Printing project by Pablo Salvaje - 06.13.2018
        • Desigual Living Collection 2018. Interior Design, and Printing project by Pablo Salvaje - 04.11.2018
        • Mural Intervention in Assilah. Street Art, and Traditional illustration project by Pablo Salvaje - 05.22.2018
        • On The Island. Design, Printing, and Traditional illustration project by Pablo Salvaje - 06.15.2017
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        Fábrica de Texturas Fábrica de Texturas @fabricadetexturas Madrid, Spain
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        • Marbling Kit. Design, Arts, Crafts, and Packaging project by Fábrica de Texturas - 03.22.2017
        • #DiseñoConOrgullo. Photograph project by Fábrica de Texturas - 07.02.2015
        • 3000 Sant Jordi Folded Flowers. Design, Arts, and Crafts project by Fábrica de Texturas - 04.22.2015
        • Flower Press Kit. Arts, Crafts, and Product Design project by Fábrica de Texturas - 05.17.2015
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        Zoveck Estudio Zoveck Estudio @zoveck Ilustración, Collage, Diseño, arte, estampa, impresión Mexico City, Mexico
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        • Diseño e ilustración de afiche para Feria Gráfica . Traditional illustration, and Collage project by Zoveck Estudio - 07.17.2018
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        Yolanda Andrés Yolanda Andrés @yolandandres ARTESANA BORDADORA Madrid, Spain
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        Tatabi Studio Tatabi Studio @tatabi We create brands and packaging with soul ~ Based in Spain, thinking ECO, working worldwide Valencia, Spain
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        Lola Giardino Lola Giardino @lolagiardino Diseñadora en comunicación visual Barcelona, Spain
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          Mónica Muñoz Hernández Mónica Muñoz Hernández @moniquilla Madrid, Spain
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