2023年12月13日 · This collection of no-stretch crochet stitches are great for every crocheter stitch arsenal. For different reasons, the structure of each of these stitches means they won’t lose their shape and some are downright STIFF.

2021年7月15日 · We want non-stretchy crochet straps, not wonky ones. If your work looks like the top image, take a second to smooth the stitches back out and give the fishing line or other fiber some slack. When your work looks like the bottom image, you’re set to move on to the next row.

2020年5月9日 · Opaque stitches do not always have to be tightly woven or thick and chunky. In my early days of crochet garment design, I sought out stitch patterns which would create a fabric that wasn’t see through, but also that draped well on the body. In my view, these are the unicorns of the crochet stitch world! Here are my two favourites:

2016年11月16日 · Luckily I found a way to make the crochet strap I wanted. It is sturdy, strong, easy to crochet, and does not stretch much. Further more, it has lovely straight edges … which is not always a given but always a bonus with crochet. It is identical on both sides and quite comfortingly thick.

2024年9月18日 · Here are some tips to make a non-stretchy crochet bag strap: - Use a non-stretchy yarn like 100% cotton. - Go down a hook size or two to reduce space and prevent stretching. - Utilize stitches that provide support to the stitches above and beside them, such as the thermal stitch or Siberian stitch, also known as the strap single crochet stitch.

2021年3月29日 · Slip stitches don't have much stretch. I've used them to stabilize shoulder seams and other areas that I don't want to stretch out. Yarn choice will also be important. An acrylic will stretch more than a cotton for example. Thermal stitch doesn't have a lot of give, it's fairly simple and nice and thick.

2022年1月30日 · Use a no stretch (or very little stretch) yarn like 100% cotton. Go down one or two sizes of the hook recommended on the yarn you’re using. This reduces space to stretch with every row and every stitch. Use supportive stitches that work together to support the stitches above and next to them.

2024年10月3日 · One method is to use a type of yarn that has little to no stretch, such as cotton or nylon, and a smaller hook than recommended to create denser stitches. You can also try crocheting with multiple strands of yarn or incorporating a non-stretchy material like fishing line or nylon thread into your stitches.

2023年4月28日 · If you’re looking for a low to no stretch crochet strap for your crochet handbag, tote or purse this is the post for you. There are several different ways to make a non-stretch crochet bag strap, each with its own unique characteristics and techniques.

2019年7月15日 · Recently I was making a bag that needed a drawstring, and I couldn’t find a stitch that worked. The trouble is that crochet is stretchy by nature and sometimes you need a non-stretchy cord. So I experimented for a while and came up with an easy method to make a stretch-free cord.