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Two different ways to weave in your ends with Tunisian crochet

The Tunisian crochet Saloniki stitch is a beautiful ribbed stitch, which is very soft, kind of stretchy, and doesn't almost curl. The basic stitches required for the Saloniki stitch are the Tunisian Simple Stitch and the Tunisian Full Stitch. Watch out for the return pass because that is not a standard Tunisian return pass.

The step-by-step photo tutorial for this stitch is available on my blog here https://raffamusadesigns.com/tunisian-crochet-saloniki-ribbed-stitch/

HOW TO CROCHET THE BLOCK STITCH [That was so easy! Tunisian Crochet] Add the Tunisian crochet block stitch to your toolkit. This stitch is beautiful, easy, and always makes a statement. This simple tutorial takes you through the beginner friendly steps to make this gorgeous stitch pattern.

*Written instructions for this stitch pattern https://tlycblog.com/how-to-crochet-the-tunisian-crochet-block-stitch-video-tutorial/

Wave Stitch [Tunisian Crochet How To - BEGINNER STITCH PATTERN + TUTORIAL] Add some color and movement to your next crochet project when you try the Wave Stitch! Try this stitch when making crochet washcloths, blankets, and even scarves for the winter.

*Written instructions for this technique* https://tlycblog.com/how-to-crochet-the-tunisian-crochet-wave-stitch-video-tutorial/

Two-colour vertical stripes in Tunisian Crochet Simple Stitch by slipping stitches.

Stamp + archival ink + transparency; flip over; alcohol ink + palette + water-brush filled with blending solution. Really nice stained-glass look.

A couple of well-researched recipes for do-it-yourself alcohol-ink blending solution. Now I understand why the usual DIY recipe uses glycerine... and is completely wrong.

In this video we use Gimp and G'MIC to create a mysterious sphere in a landscape photo.This makes use of the Spherize command in Gimp and we also get to play around inside G'MIC too.

This is a very concise and easy to follow tutorial on how to make a realistic (at least in my opinion) wood grain texture from scratch in GIMP, a free open source graphic editor. You'll get detailed instructions on how to customize the look and feel of it to your heart's content. This can be used on models or in your digital drawings. I hope this is useful!

Carve your logo into a piece of wood using GIMP. Wood image: https://pixabay.com/en/table-wood-cup-mug-metal-pattern-438422/ Logo: http://logosbynick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lbn-logo.png This tutorial is for GIMP version 2.8 and is intended to teach beginners how to use the software.

Learn how to create a very cool fire effect using GIMP and the G'MIC Plug-in.

A big thank you goes out to Rocco Saya for letting me use one of his original photographs for the tutorial!

Learn the 3 best ways to make realistic lightning with Gimp in this ultimate lightning tutorial. Written version available here: http://theblendmode.com/tutorials/best-gimp-lightning-tutorial/

This GIMP tutorial demonstrates how to create an image of weaved metal text on a stone wall. GIMP version 2.8.2 was used for this video. This is a good tutorial for beginners.

Pattern by Louise Patterson. The Diagonal Braid is a textured stitch that produces a reversible fabric. This pattern is for a dishcloth, but it could be extended to make a scarf or blanket.

This looks like a sort of staggered rib stitch.

Pattern by The Kitchen Sink Shop. Interesting asymmetrical pattern making the main part of this dishcloth/washcloth.

The Best Crocheted Potholder Technique This stitch makes a double-thick and sturdy crochet fabric which can be used for many things, including potholders. While the stitch isn't given a name here, I've seen it elsewhere referred to as 'Thermal Stitch'. For the potholder pattern, please see http://blogs.thetucker.com/knit/my-patterns/the-best-crocheted-potholder/

The stitch can best be described as a _lace panel_ and it's advisable to frame the stitch motif against a background of reverse stockinette stitch to make the texture of the lace panel stand out. Stitches required: knit, purl, yarn-over, knit 4 together It may be necessary to use a crochet hook in order to do the k4tog.

Learn to create a cute pair of nature-inspired earrings with this beginner-friendly wire wrapping/wire weaving tutorial. Materials: 20 and 28 gauge round, soft wire 6mm beads (2 per earring) Cat's eye beads Ear wires of your choice Tools Used: Chain Nose Pliers Round Nose Pliers Flush Cutters Ruler Fine tip sharpie (optional)

Easy tutorial to make a wire pendant in the shape of a leaf. Materials: Copper wire 18G and 26G. Tools: Cutting pliers, round and flat. File for jewelry.

Basic geometric shapes in crochet: square, hexagon, circle, triangle and pentagon. Done as crochet charts rather than written directions.