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Crochet Techniques to Know Here are a few crochet techniques that are commonly used in dress patterns: Basic stitches, including the chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet Simple seaming Increasing and decreasing Reading a crochet chart Blocking Weaving in ends Before getting started on a pattern, be sure to read through the full instructions to see if you need to learn or brush up on any techniques first

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