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Chainless Starting Y Stitch – Moogly Live May 11, 2021

May 11, 2021 by Tamara Kelly 2 Comments

The Y Stitch is a great crochet stitch for all sorts of lacy projects – and the Chainless Starting Y Stitch opens up even more possibilities! Today, get the latest Moogly news on Facebook and see where you can sign up for my next live class. Then, join me on YouTube to learn how to crochet the Chainless Starting Y Stitch (with a little review of the Y stitch of course)!

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Yarnspirations, and contains affiliate links. Live videos are unscripted, unedited, occasionally weird, and all opinions are my own.

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Improved Chainless Starting Double Crochet

January 24, 2018 by Tamara Kelly 40 Comments

A few years ago I shared the way I make a Chainless Starting Double Crochet. And it was a big hit, and I’ve used it (and recommended it) in dozens of patterns since. But somewhere over the last couple years, I started adding one more step, which I think makes it even better. So I’m dubbing this one the Improved Chainless Starting Double Crochet!

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Foundation Herringbone Half Double Crochet (FHHDC)

October 25, 2017 by Tamara Kelly 7 Comments

The Herringbone Half Double Crochet stitch is getting noticed – and maybe even improved! Here’s how to crochet the Foundation Herringbone Half Double Crochet stitch!

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The Y Stitch

April 25, 2017 by Tamara Kelly 13 Comments

When I was learning to crochet, I came across the Y stitch. It was too difficult for me at the time – you want me to put the hook where?? But a recent reader request led me to take another look at this stitch – and I realized just how easy it now is! So here’s how to crochet the Y stitch!

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Extended Double Crochet (exdc)

September 27, 2016 by Tamara Kelly 15 Comments

Extended stitches are a fun way to get a little more drape, a little more height, and a little more interest with a simple twist on the stitches you already know! I’ve shared the extended single crochet tutorial here, and now it’s time for the extended double crochet!

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Surface Single Crochet (and More)!

July 13, 2016 by Tamara Kelly Leave a Comment

You might (or might not) be familiar with Surface Crochet – it’s a great way to add interest and embellishments to a project. Surface Single Crochet is similar – but it can also be the jumping off point for something more!

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