This stitch is a wonderful cross pattern that doesn't curl. It's great for sweaters, hats, and blankets. Skill: Easy

This video crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the sharp chevron stitch.

This slip stitch pattern creates waffle like textured fabric that is great for men's wear, as well as washcloths and blankets. Skill: Easy

The difference that makes the Russian Bind Off special is that it uses a more efficient method of performing the knitted bind off, by knitting two together at a time instead of having to pass so many stitches over. This is also a loose and very stretchy bind off.

The 3 color honeycomb stitch creates a multiple colors design. The 3 color honeycomb stitch would be great for baby blankets, blankets, and headbands! Skill: Intermediate

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the drooping elm leaf stitch.

This stitch creates a fun textured pattern. The herringbone half double crochet stitch would be great for afghans, scarves and baby blankets! Skill: Intermediate

This method of starting a project is great for 1x1 ribbing as well as brioche. It is almost invisible and has a great amount of stretch, making is perfect for cuffs on socks and sleeves as well as hats.

This technique is used to create square pieces of fabric when knitting flat. By decreasing at a particular point in your work you can make a 45 degree angle that looks really nice with garter stitch. Miter squares are often used for making afghans. Skill: Intermediate

Intermediate 2 color pattern with striking cable detail. It is great for baby blankets or children's toys. Skill: Intermediate

This technique creates a unique pulled stitch. The two stitch gather stitch creates a nice lattice-like stitch if worked in rows.

This pattern is similar to the traditional single crochet, but by crocheting through the back loop, it creates a series of ridges that add an interesting texture to any crochet fabric.

This technique is used when making rib patterns in crochet and is often combined with the back post double crochet stitch (BPdc). Skill: Easy

The single cast on is one of the simplest ways to cast on and one of the few that does not begin with a slip-knot. However, this method is often difficult to keep an even tension with when knitting from it. It is a good cast on stitch for beginners because it is quick and easy to learn. This is a good cast on for sweaters and socks because it is stretchy. It is also nice for lace projects because

When you begin the new row of a pattern, you most often start the row with a series of chain stitches. This often counts as your first double crochet in the row. The problem with this method is that you can get a gap at the beginning of the row. By using the Chainless Starting Double Crochet, this can be avoided. It has the added advantage of having a crisp, clean stitch to work into for the next

This method of beginning your work uses a piece of waste yarn to keep your stitches live. These stitches can then be picked up and knit in the opposite direction, or grafted seamlessly. It is great for infinity scarves, flat knit hats, and adding on edging. Skill: Easy

The single crochet is an essential technique to all types of crochet stitches. The basic mechanics behind this stitch at added to to create many different stitches in crochet. Skill: Beginner

The yarn round needle increase (yrn) is a method for making holes in knitting. It is usually used in lace and eyelets. Skill: Easy

This basic lace pattern is great for beginner lace knitters. It creates a beautiful fabric that gives the appearance of columns of interlocking ferns. Itapos;s good for blankets, shawls, or as a detail in hats, gloves, socks, or sleeves. Skill: Easy

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the i cord edge stitch.