Articles and Interviews

Learn more about the craft you love with these crochet articles and interviews.

Crochet Knowledge Tumbler

Now you can enjoy your favorite hot beverage while you crochet, while ALSO having some crochet basics right on hand (literally!).
This insulated tumbler (BPA free, lifetime guarantee) is great for both hot and cold liquids for year-round crocheting. With info like chart symbols, yarn weights and respective hooks and a crochet stitch counting guide, this

Settle into your favorite crochet nook with a mug of coffee, your latest WIP, and an adorable yarn ball candle to set a calming mood. Made of palm wax and adorable in size, each candle has a minimum of 8 hours burn time. That’s an epic crochet session! Scented with lavender essential oil (and available

Tied and True Crochet Stitch Pattern

By Dana Byerwalter

On the hunt for new crochet lace stitches to try? Practice a swatch for the Tied and True, featured in the October 2018 issue, with this tutorial on crocheting lace clusters and V stitches. Master this stitch and you’ll be equipped to make the stunning lacy cardigan, perfect for holiday gift giving with the loveliest

Crochet Master Abbreviations

By ILC Editorial

A list of master abbreviations commonly used in crochet.

How to: Make a Foundation Chain

By ILC Editorial

1. Make a slipknot and position it near the end of the hook. Wrap the working yarn (yarn that is attached to the ball) around the hook (also called a yarn over).

How to: Single Crochet (sc)

By ILC Editorial

1. Insert the hook under both front and book loops (or, under the complete “V”) of the 2^nd chain from the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front (yarn over) and draw it through the V.

How Do You Double Crochet (dc)

By ILC Editorial

1. Yarn over and insert the hook under the V of the chain stitch from the hook. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the V.

How to: Half Double Crochet (hdc)

By ILC Editorial

How do you do a half double crochet stitch? Learn by following the photo tutorial below! The crochet half double stitch is an easy stitch to learn and it’s only slightly more involved than the single crochet stitch. The resulting stitch pattern is a little looser and taller than the single crochet, and it uses a little more yarn.