Crochet Tips & Tutorials

Explore quick crochet tips and video tutorials featuring techniques used throughout my patterns. New videos will be added over time. 💜

Clean and simple method to start crocheting from a chain without leaving a hole in the center. This technique can be used to create clean oval bases or crochet cords.

Complete example showing how to crochet an oval from a chain using this technique

How to create compact X-shaped stitches using the Yarn Under–Yarn Over (YU/YO) single crochet method for a tighter, more even amigurumi fabric. (English video 🇬🇧)

How to create compact X-shaped stitches using the Yarn Under–Yarn Over (YU/YO) single crochet method for a tighter, more even amigurumi fabric. (French video 🇫🇷)

Quick crochet tip to reduce slanting when crocheting in continuous rounds. (Bilingual video 🇬🇧🇫🇷)

Create clean, seamless color transitions using the invisible color change technique.

Simple way to mark the beginning of each round using a piece of yarn. Quick, easy, and no stitch marker needed. 😄

Quick visual demonstration showing where to work into chain stitches, with two options for creating a clean and even base. (English video 🇬🇧)

How to create X-Stitch and V-Stitch single crochet using the YU/YO and YO/YO methods, and see the difference between the two. (English video 🇬🇧)

How to create X-Stitch and V-Stitch single crochet using the YU/YO and YO/YO methods, and see the difference between the two. (French video 🇫🇷)

Quick visual demonstration showing where to work into chain stitches, with two options for creating a clean and even base. (French video 🇫🇷)

A simple technique for attaching cotton strands neatly while keeping knots hidden for a clean, polished edge.

Create soft, fluffy crochet ears by brushing cotton strands with a stainless steel brush for a natural-looking finish.

A simple method for securing wire inside crochet pieces while keeping it hidden and allowing smooth movement.

A simple way to embroider a nose on crochet creations.

How to crochet a small five-point star starting from a magic ring. (English video 🇬🇧)

Full tutorial on how to crochet a small five-point star starting from a magic ring. (English video)

Full tutorial on how to crochet a small five-point star starting from a magic ring. (French video 🇲🇫)

Create raised crochet paw pads using a BS4 (four double crochet) bubble stitch. (English video 🇬🇧)

Create raised crochet paw pads using a BS4 (four double crochet) bubble stitch. (French video 🇲🇫)

A quick tutorial for adding raised paw pads to your amigurumi projects.

A quick tutorial for creating a clean crochet oval with no hole at the beginning using a double chain foundation.