Crochet Techniques for Knitters by Cal Patch

Beginner | 46 min 58 sec

Overview00:45

Materials00:39

Adding single crochet edgings and button bands15:58

Adding double crochet edgings 03:47

Seaming with crochet10:17

Decorative crochet edges and applique11:45

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For many knitters, the thought of setting down your needles and picking up a crochet hook is a daunting one. But once you learn how to wield a crochet hook, it can become an important skill to have in your knitting bag of tricks. Cal Patch teaches some of the most common ways that crochet can be used in combination with knitting — to add a button band to a sweater, join seams, add length to a garment, create a decorative picot or scalloped edging, and make fun applique embellishments, to name a few. Not only is this information practical, but it will provide you with creative inspiration for adding new and exciting finishing touches to your knitting.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Knitted swatches for practice (Cal uses Stockinette and Garter Stitch swatches as well as old cut up sweaters)
Scrap yarn in similar gauge as swatches
Crochet hooks in size to match your gauge
Tapestry needle

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Learn how to:

Use single and double crochet to create a plain edging
Use single crochet edging to hide colorwork tails
Create a button band
Join seams
Create scallop & picot edgings
Create flower appliques

What you’ll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction from Cal Patch on crocheting techniques for knitters
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students