Stiffening

Stiffening crochet pieces is aimed at giving them proper shape and rigidity so as not to collapse.

In this tutorial

Overview

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How it works

A short placeholder section, so the table of contents and the ad slots have headings to work with.

• Read the pattern before you start.
• Work a small swatch to check your gauge.
• Count your stitches at the end of each row.

Tips

Take your time – every maker started with a wobbly first row.