Lesson 4:

1. Learn how to increase and decrease stitches

2. Learn new stitches:

• Single Crochet
• Half Double Crochet
• Double Crochet
• Treble/Triple Crochet

3. Learn various ways to use Stitch Markers

4. Learn how to count Rows, Rounds, and Stitches 

5. Learn how to identify Right and Wrong Side of work

These new stitches, stitch markers, and tips for counting rows/rounds/stitches as well as identifying the right and wrong side of work will be needed to create granny squares, 3d creations, and amigurumi.

Single Crochet (sc), Half Double (hdc), Double (dc), Triple or Treble (tr) are used in many crochet patterns, from granny squares to flowers to amigurumi.

Right Side vs Wrong Side refers to the outside of a work (what people see) vs the inside of a work (what people don't see).

Similar to a T-shirt, right side out vs inside out. Below are some ways to visually  identify the right and wrong side of your work.

For more info about the right and wrong side of crocheted work, please visit K Hook Creations or Crochet Highway

Check your work!

1. Chain 10 (Foundation Chain) and practice creating the following 

• Single Crochet 
• Half Double Crochet
• Double Crochet
• Treble Crochet/Triple Crochet

Which stitch did you like better? Which stitch was the easiest? Which was the hardest?

2. Chain a magic circle or chain circle and practice creating the following 

• Single Crochet 
• Half Double Crochet
• Double Crochet
• Treble Crochet/Triple Crochet

Which stitch did you like better? Which stitch was the easiest? Which was the hardest?

3. Create a magic circle, practicing using stitch markers as you create new rounds.

What are the many ways you can use stitch markers according to the video?

4. Create work and identify

• Stitches
• Type of stitches
• Rounds/Rows
• Right Side and Wrong Side

How good are you at identifying? What is easy? What is challenging?  

When you're ready, move to the You Choose Creation!