Nomad Stitches BLOG
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Twisted Cowl - FREE pattern and tutorial!
Learn to make knitted fabric with a crochet hook and get the FREE pattern for the Twisted Cowl!

How to add ribbing to crochet
Learn how to add ribbing to crochet fabric

Extended Single Crochet (esc) - the ins and outs
Learn how to make extended single crochet.

How to make an i-cord bind off in the round
Learn how to make an I-cord Bind off (knitting technique).

How to pick up stitches from an i-cord
Learn how to pick up sts from an i-cord - an alternative to an i-cord cast on.

How to make an i-cord and join it in the round seamlessly.
How to knit an icord in the round

All about that gauge
Let’s talk about gauge and how to swatch for gauge.

How to use Fdc to make an opening or underarm
Learn how to make an opening using Fdc

Crochet Ribbing 3 ways
Learn three different ways to create ribbed fabric in crochet - perfect for necklines, hems and cuffs!

Invisible Fastening Off in the Round
Learn how to fasten off invisible when crocheting in the round - a great crochet hack!

Double Slip Stitch Techniques - Decreases, Increases, and Color Changes
Learn the ins and outs of working dlsBLO

Waistcoat Stitch or Central Single Crochet (csc)
Learn how to create crochet colorwork that looks like knitting fair isle!

Double Slip Stitch (dsl)
Learn how to make crochet ribbed fabric that looks like knitting

Crochet Short Rows
Learn how, when, and why to use crochet short rows!

Crochet I-cord
Learn how to make a crochet i-cord.

Crochet Cord
A crochet hack that will change the way you start all of your projects from now on: The Crochet Cord.

How to weave in ends as you go
Save time and learn how to weave in ends as you go when crocheting.

How to adapt Mosaic Knitting Charts for Mosaic Crochet
Learn how to adapt your favorite mosaic knitting charts for crochet! Video tutorial included.

Standard Mosaic Crochet - Tutorial + video + FREE Pattern!
Learn Standard Mosaic Crochet with this detailed tutorial, video and FREE pattern for the modern Brickroad Table Set.

Invisible join in the round + Video Tutorial
Learn my favourite crochet hack - how to make an invisible join when working in the round!