Come and learn some new crochet stitches and techniques with my Crochet stitch tutorials. I’m Gemma from Concrete Gems Crochet and I can’t wait to crochet with you.
The US treble crochet stitch is one of those stitches that looks impressive but is surprisingly simple once you get into the rhythm. With its extra height and airy structure, it’s perfect for adding drape, openness, and elegant texture to crochet projects ranging from shawls and scarves to blankets and decorative panels. If you’ve already learned stitches…
There are so many different ways to join crochet motifs together, but one of the most popular—and versatile—is the crochet slip stitch seam. Even this method has several variations though! In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll show you how to work a slip stitch seam that creates a beautiful, decorative ridge on the right side of…
Crochet begins with the simplest of stitches — the single crochet. It’s the building block of so many cosy, textured projects, and once you’ve mastered it, you’ll be ready to take on almost any pattern. In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we’ll walk through how to do a single crochet stitch slowly and clearly, with photos and…
The extended half double crochet stitch (exhdc) is an easy variation of the half double crochet that adds extra height and beautiful drape to your projects. In this step-by-step tutorial (with video!), you’ll learn exactly how to crochet it and get tips for using it in your own designs. I use the extended half double…
The crochet waistcoat stitch creates a beautiful knit-look texture using simple single crochet worked through the “V” of the stitch, making it perfect for structured projects like bags, baskets, and cosy garments. That knit-look texture that it creates is stunning yet simple! It creates a great look for colour work too! This crochet stitch tutorial…
Tassels can instantly elevate a crochet or knit project by adding that little bit extra flair. And they are so so easy to make! Here is my tutorial on how to make tassels with yarn – and it will literally take you 2 minutes! This crochet tutorial will guide you through creating these wonderful little…
Want to add gorgeous texture to your crochet without complicated stitches? Learning how to half double crochet in the third loop is a quick and easy way to create a stunning knit-like effect. Now you all know I love crochet stitches that create texture, so I couldn’t resist sharing this one with you! Working in…
The crochet pique stitch is a beautifully textured stitch that I absolutely love using in all sorts of crochet projects. I’m excited to share with you how to crochet the pique stitch in this blogpost. The crochet pique stitch is a super fun stitch to make, and you’ll find that once you get into it,…
There are so many stunning textured crochet stitches out there, but one of my absolute favourites in the bean stitch, and that’s why I’d love to show you how to crochet the bean stitch here! This is a super fun stitch pattern appears to create a zig zag pattern out of puff stitches! Sounds complicated?…