Skill Guide: Easy Crochet Edges and Joins for Weavers

Looking for a new fiber technique to add to your weaving tool kit? Consider crochet! While crochet makes beautiful textiles on its own, it also pairs wonderfully with weaving—especially work done on pin looms. These techniques can create finished edges and joins for any woven item, but they are especially handy for work done on pin looms.

In this skill guide, you’ll learn how to do the most common crochet stitches and practical applications for each one. Each stitch features step-by-step instructions with illustrations for both left- and right-handed weavers, including:

• Crochet chain, also known as chain stitch: This foundational stitch is key to crochet and will let you practice using the hook.
• Slip stitch: This technique is used to create a foundation crochet row and a beautiful finished edge, which you can use by itself, or build on with more rows of decorative stitches.
• Single crochet: Use alone or after you create a slip stitch row to add height to your edge. Once you master this basic stitch, you can easily add more to your repertoire.

Once you know the fundamentals of crochet, a whole new world of embellishment will open to you. After practicing the skills in this guide, you can immediately use crochet to make decorative borders, attractive joins, and clever closures.

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Happy Weaving!
Christina

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