Seaming Crochet
Lindsey Stephens
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- In-depth Instruction; over 132 mins
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Why Thoughtful Crochet Seams Matter
12:42
Meet your instructor Lindsey Stephens as she teaches you about the importance of seaming and the techniques you need to know to finish your gorgeous crochet creations. You'll also learn how to choose the best seam for your project based on the visibility, flexibility and selvage.
Plan & Prepare Before Seaming
15:25
Lindsey teaches you how to plan and prepare your project for the best type of seam. Learn the tools and materials you need to prep for seaming as Lindsey provides tips to seam a garment so the fit doesn't change. Then, learn to pin a crocheted sleeve cap perfectly!
Exploring Traditional Sewn Seams
17:08
Expand your knowledge of traditional sewn seams with Lindsey's professional tips and tricks. First you'll learn how to work with the ever-popular invisible mattress stitch on both the finished and unfinished edges. Then learn Lindsey's technique for the fast and efficient whipstitch.
Creating Raised Crochet Seams
14:52
Use a crochet hook to create a raised crochet seam, a finish Lindsey prefers to use for projects that need to be more secure and sturdy. Learn how to create the slip stitch seam and single crochet seam on finished or unfinished edges. Also learn how to seam around corners to finish pockets or bags.
Sewn Seams That Mimic Your Work
21:26
Lindsey provides the professional technique you need to know to connect and mimic textured stitching. Learn to identify gaps and connections as you use the connect and weave method. Then, connect different edges for a uniformed look as you mimic the texture throughout the seam.
Decorative Seams
21:37
Learn how to use a decorative seam to kick your project up a notch! Use the chain stitch seam to push your edges apart and add width (or color variation!) with a decorative touch. Then learn how to use the shell seam to add a reversible and visible delicate detail to your project.
Seaming Variegated Yarns & Colorwork
16:02
Seaming with variegated yarn is easy with Lindsey's trick to match colors up and down the edge. You'll also learn to finish the edge on beautifully crocheted colorwork patches and multicolored stripes with matching seams. Also, learn Lindsey's trick to finishing striped projects with excess yarn.
Seaming Specialty Crochet Techniques
12:32
Specialty stitches are easy to seam as Lindsey shows you her secret to finishing with invisible seams. Learn how to seam a Tunisian crochet pattern and then seam broomstick lace crochet two ways: with a tapestry needle and with a crochet hook.
Build the skills for savvy seaming to give every project a clean, beautiful finish! Join instructor and designer Lindsey Stephens, and learn the techniques you need to achieve great results with basic pieces, colorwork, lace, specialty stitch patterns, and more. Along the way, you’ll see how to join crochet stitches head to head, side to side, and everything in between – even in pieces with different stitch heights. Lindsey will begin by demonstrating how flexibility, visibility, and selvage can help you make the right seam choice. Then, you’ll enjoy a must-have breakdown of traditional sewn seams. As you round things out, you’ll also expand your toolkit with go-to styles for sturdy seams, seams that mimic your stitch pattern and seams that add a decorative touch to your projects.
Lindsey Stephens
Lindsey Stephens brings her love for teaching into everything she does. After all, she has a degree in education! A member of the Crochet Guild of America and TNNA, she puts her knowledge, creativity and technical savvy to work as a tech editor and designer. You can find her incredible design collection featured on her blog, Poetry in Yarn, as well as many of her patterns in respected magazines like Crochet World and Koigu.
Bonus materials available after purchase