Crochet Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What technique creates a raised, textured column by working stitches around the post of a stitch from the front?
- Front post stitch (Correct answer)
- Slip stitch
- Chain stitch
- Back loop only
Correct answer: Front post stitch
A front post stitch is worked around the post rather than into the top loops, creating raised texture.
Question 2: Which method is used to join a new color or yarn seamlessly mid-project?
- Cutting and knotting tightly
- Standard yarn-over join on the last pull-through (Correct answer)
- Weaving the tail first
- Slip knot in the middle
Correct answer: Standard yarn-over join on the last pull-through
You pull the new yarn through on the final yarn-over of the last stitch for a clean color change.
Question 3: What does 'working in the back loop only' (BLO) produce?
- A tighter gauge
- A ribbed or ridged texture (Correct answer)
- A larger hole
- A double thickness
Correct answer: A ribbed or ridged texture
BLO leaves the front loop exposed, creating a ridged, ribbed effect.
Question 4: The magic ring (magic circle) technique is primarily used to:
- Add a border
- Start crocheting in the round with a closable center (Correct answer)
- Fasten off
- Increase evenly
Correct answer: Start crocheting in the round with a closable center
A magic ring lets you cinch the center hole closed after starting rounds.
Question 5: To increase in amigurumi, you typically:
- Skip a stitch
- Work two stitches into the same stitch (Correct answer)
- Chain one extra
- Slip stitch twice
Correct answer: Work two stitches into the same stitch
An increase is made by placing two stitches into a single stitch.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'foundation single crochet' (FSC)?
- To fasten off neatly
- To make the chain and first row at once with more stretch (Correct answer)
- To count stitches
- To join in the round
Correct answer: To make the chain and first row at once with more stretch
FSC combines the starting chain and first row, giving a stretchier edge.
Question 7: Blocking a finished crochet piece is done to:
- Add stitches
- Set the shape and even out the stitches (Correct answer)
- Change the color
- Reinforce seams
Correct answer: Set the shape and even out the stitches
Blocking with moisture and pinning relaxes and sets the fabric to its intended shape.
Crochet Techniques 2
What technique creates a raised, textured column by working stitches around the post of a stitch from the front?