Crochet Techniques 2

Question 1

What technique creates a raised, textured column by working stitches around the post of a stitch from the front?

Accepted Answer

Front post stitch

Answer

Slip stitch

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Chain stitch

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Back loop only

Question 2

Which method is used to join a new color or yarn seamlessly mid-project?

Accepted Answer

Standard yarn-over join on the last pull-through

Answer

Cutting and knotting tightly

Answer

Weaving the tail first

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Slip knot in the middle

Question 3

What does 'working in the back loop only' (BLO) produce?

Accepted Answer

A ribbed or ridged texture

Answer

A tighter gauge

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A larger hole

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A double thickness

Question 4

The magic ring (magic circle) technique is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Start crocheting in the round with a closable center

Answer

Add a border

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Fasten off

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Increase evenly

Question 5

To increase in amigurumi, you typically:

Accepted Answer

Work two stitches into the same stitch

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Skip a stitch

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Chain one extra

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Slip stitch twice

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'foundation single crochet' (FSC)?

Accepted Answer

To make the chain and first row at once with more stretch

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To fasten off neatly

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To count stitches

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To join in the round

Question 7

Blocking a finished crochet piece is done to:

Accepted Answer

Set the shape and even out the stitches

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Add stitches

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Change the color

Answer

Reinforce seams