The Crossed Double Crochet Stitch is worked to create a crossed-over effect on your work. This technique is generally used as part of more complicated crochet stitches. By itself, it creates a solid fabric with distinct diagonal and horizontal lines.

The Rocky Road Stitch forms gently rippling lines on a solid ground. It would be a great choice for afghans, wash cloths, and cowls!

The Star Stitch creates a thick fabric with very little drape. It would be a great choice for more structured items like coats, baskets, purses and hats.

The Diagonal Spike Stitch creates an eyelet studded zigzag pattern. It is great for tea cozies, scarves, garments and afghans!

The Griddle Stitch is a technique that creates a simple, awesome texture. It is great for baby garments, scarves, hats and home decor items!

The Classic Back Loop Single Crochet Ripple Stitch is a technique that creates a simple yet elegant ripple stitch. It is very warm, slightly puffy and great for afghans.

The Crossed Cluster Stitch creates a playful fabric with nice drape and the puffs make for a polka dot effect. The Crossed Cluster Stitch would be perfect for a baby blankets, afghans, hats and for adding texture to garments.

The Cross Double Crochet Stitch is a simple pattern creates an interestingly textured fabric using crossed stitches. It’s a great for blankets and washcloths.

The Textured Single Crochet Stitch is a basic crochet pattern that creates a nicely textured fabric consisting of small V’s. It’s a great stitch for beginner crocheters and would make a good simple afghan or washcloth.

The Back and Front Loop Single Crochet Stitch is a simple crochet pattern which alternates between the back and front loop single crochet stitch to create a subtly textured fabric. It’s great for an easy afghan, washcloth, or scarf project.