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 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?…
The post introduces Tunisian Crochet, a blend of knitting and crochet skills, and addresses the common issue of curling with six solutions: using a larger hook size, blocking, adding a border, keeping the starting chain loose, incorporating Tunisian Purl Stitch, and joining pieces. It advocates for the technique’s versatility while providing resources for beginners.
You’ve probably heard of Tunisian Crochet by now, but maybe, like me, you’ve been a bit apprehensive. Learning something new can often be like that. But have no fear, I’m here to break it down for you and teach you how to Tunisian Crochet in this beginner’s guide. I’ll explain all about what Tunisian Crochet…
The crochet slipknot is one of the very first things you will need to learn as a beginner crocheter. It is used to connect your yarn to your hook, and is therefore an essential thing to learn. In this crochet slipknot tutorial, I will show you 2 different ways to make a slipknot. We’ll use…