The CrochetZen journal
Stitches, patterns, and a little quiet.
Practical guides from people who actually crochet and knit. No fluff, no clickbait. Pull up a chair.
- Knit·
Full Bust Adjustment in Knitting: A Plain Guide
A plain guide to the full bust adjustment in knitting. How to tell if you need one, the short-row and added-width methods, and how much to add for a better fit.
- Knit·
Kitchener Stitch: How to Graft Knitting Invisibly
Learn the Kitchener stitch step by step to graft two sets of live stitches into an invisible seam. The setup, the four-step rhythm, and the fixes for loose grafts.
- Knit·
M1L and M1R: How to Work Make One Increases in Knitting
Learn the M1L and M1R make one increases in knitting. How each one leans, the step-by-step for both, why they leave no hole, and when to use each.
- Knit·
Purl Stitch: How to Purl for Beginners
Learn the purl stitch step by step. The second half of knitting, how it pairs with the knit stitch to make stockinette and rib, and the fixes for common mistakes.
- Knit·
Slip Slip Purl (SSP): How to Work the Purl-Side Decrease
Learn slip slip purl (SSP), the left-leaning decrease worked on the purl side. Step by step, how it mirrors SSK, and how to fix a tight or twisted SSP.
- Knit·
SSK Knitting: How to Work the Slip Slip Knit Decrease
Learn the SSK (slip slip knit) decrease step by step. A clean left-leaning decrease, how it differs from k2tog, and the fixes for a loose or messy SSK.
- Stitches·
Crochet Stitches: A Visual Library for Every Skill Level
A visual library of crochet stitches, from the basic chain to bobble and shell. Plain definitions, US and UK names, and links to full step-by-step guides.
- Knit·
What Is Knitting? A Calm Guide for Absolute Beginners
Knitting is the craft of looping yarn into fabric with two needles. A gentle, complete guide for first-time knitters from the CrochetZen team.
- Crochet 101·
What Is Crochet? A Calm Introduction to the Craft
Crochet is the craft of looping yarn into fabric with a single hook. A gentle, complete introduction for first-time crocheters from the CrochetZen team.
- Patterns·
Free Crochet Patterns: 25 Projects for Every Skill Level
25 free crochet projects for every skill level, each with yarn, hook, and time. Plus the best places to find free crochet patterns. No paywalls.