Half square
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Solid Square
Dit vierkant is een van de standaard haakpatronen, die elke haker in het repertoire heeft. Iedereen maakt hem op zijn eigen manier, dit is de mijne. Voor mijn gehaakte quilts is dit vierkant de basis. Gecombineerd met het patroon voor het ‘halve’ vierkant, gemaakt in 2 kleuren kun je oneindig varieren in de patronen voor …
Interlocking arches
The interlocking arches crochet stitch is a stunning stitch, especially when used with different colours. The effect of the spike dc is amazing. De interlocking arches haaksteek is een mooie combinatie van steken, helemaal wanneer je deze gebruikt met verschillende kleuren. Het effect van de verlengde stokjes is geweldig. I used this stitch for …
How to Mosaic Crochet
How to make mosaic crochet? / Hoe werkt de mozaïeksteek? There are many different ways to mosaic crochet, this is mine. The border of the blanket is crocheted in rounds, each round is crocheted in a different colour. All single crochets are crocheted in the back loops of the previous row, all double crochets are crocheted …
How to make the braided puff stitch
De ‘braided puff stitch’ geeft elk project een heerlijke volle structuur en is perfect voor mutsen, hoofdbanden en andere warme winteraccessoires. Hier leg ik uit hoe je dit leuke effect krijgt. The braided puff stitch gives each project a lovely thick structure and is perfect for hats, headbands and other warm winter accessories. This post explains …
How to start with a chainless foundation
I like to start projects with a row of chainless single crochet (or half double or double) to prevent myself from making lots and lots of chains and having to recount them. Furthermore, I never seem to get my tension right when starting with a long chain and crocheting in the chains. The technique is …
How to join with the pull loop through method
I think the pull loop through method is my all time favourite joining method. It gives a beautiful flat join and I like the little stripes when joining different colours. In this photo tutorial I will show you how to use this method for joining granny squares of different sizes, like in my Granny Allsorts …
The perfect granny square
What apple pie is for baking is the granny square for crochet. It is one of the easiest things to learn, and therefore for most crocheters the granny square is the start of their crocheting journey. The first thing my granny taught me was the granny square 🙂 But then, when you’ve mastered the humble …
Embroidering cross stitch on crochet
Something I do very often is embroidering on crochet, both freeform and cross stitch. Here is an explanation of how to embroider cross stitch on crochet. With cross stitch embroidery on crochet you basically treat the crocheted item as a fabric and you visualize the embroidery grid on your crochet fabric. Ik borduur graag op mijn …
