Spades Stitch Border A row of striking spades makes a bold statement border using double and treble crochet stitches. Now I really want to make a blanket inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Save for later Crochet is officially cool. Get to know your slip stitch from your chain stitch with this beginner’s guide to the textile craft from knitwear technologist, Laura Hall.

One of her students is an 84-year-old retired nurse who always wanted to learn how to sew. Another student is a 10-year-old girl who’s learning to crochet so she can make a blanket for her doll.