Tutorials
I didn’t set out to be a teacher. But I have created a few tutorials since beginning this designing path of life!
Since all of my patterns are written for Interlocking Crochet and Overlay Mosaic Crochet I have PDF tutorials and YouTube tutorials on both of those crochet techniques but I also have some handy reference materials for other things.
Interlocking Crochet
Also called Locked Filet Mesh / LFM.
Overlay Mosaic
Charts, stitches, etc.
General Tutorials
These tutorials are not specific to one crochet technique.
Includes tutorials that apply to BOTH techniques.
Interlocking Crochet
Interlocking crochet is a colorwork technique where you create two layers of mesh at the same time and they get locked together as you go.
I originally used the term “Locked Filet Mesh” or “LFM”.
Other designers may use other names for this same technique.
Tutorial Hearts 10
Free video tutorial and photo PDF used in teaching the interlocking crochet technique.
LFM Photo Tutorial
Free photo tutorial to practice the interlocking crochet technique on a small square.
Video For Tutorial 10
Part 1 and 2 (link goes to part 1, despite image saying part 2 – I can’t find my graphic)
YouTube: Joining Squares
One method of joining squares, using a SC in BLO.
Joining Crochet Squares
The flat braid join is my preferred method of joining my squares (whether they are interlocking crochet square or overlay mosaic crochet squares).
Center-Out Tutorials
Clicking here takes you to my blog post where you can choose which technique and whether you want to use the YouTube video or the PDF.
Tubular In the Round Tutorials
Use this tutorial to crochet the interlocking colorwork crochet technique in the round. Follow along online, with the free PDF, or with the YouTube video!
How to Read Charts
YouTube video on how to read an interlocking crochet chart.
How I Create Charts
A Live YouTube video explaining how I create my Interlocking Charts and also my Mosaic Charts.
Brackets in Patterns
For a lot of people, one of the hardest parts of using my written patterns is deciphering the information in the brackets.
Photos: Fix a Mistake
Photo Tutorial: How to Fix an Interlocking Crochet Stitch
(two options: create a duplicate chain stitch or a duplicate double crochet)
YouTube: Fix a Mistake
YouTube Tutorial: How to Fix an Interlocking Crochet Stitch
(both options, like the photo tutorial)
Tiger King: Eye Color
Reading an interlocking crochet chart in order to add a pop of color
YouTube: SC Border
Watch how I add a border to my interlocking crochet squares.
Magic Ring
Photo and Video tutorial to create a Magic Ring to begin a center-out project (used for both interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet).
Left-Handed Magic Ring & More
Left-handed video on creating a Magic Ring to begin a center-out project!
Video shows a mosaic crochet project, but we also use the magic ring when doing the interlocking crochet technique from the center-out.
Overlay Mosaic
Overlay mosaic crochet is the colorwork technique where you use one yarn per row, alternating colors, and cut at the end of every row.
Some of my designs (particularly the older ones) use the interlocking crochet chart and thus you can see the mesh dots all over.
Newer designs use an adjusted chart and have solid solid areas. I am continuing to update patterns with the solid, adjusted mosaic crochet option.
Overlay Mosaic Crochet
Let’s learn the two stitches needed for this technique.
YouTube: Chainless Foundation
My favorite method of starting a mosaic crochet project.
Center-Out Tutorials
Clicking here takes you to my blog post where you can choose which technique and whether you want to use the YouTube video or the PDF.
Mosaic Crochet in the Round (Tubular)
New video & written tutorial for mosaic crochet in the round (as a tube)
YouTube: Mosaic Tube
Mosaic Crochet in the Round (As a Tube)
YouTube: Invisble Seams in the Round
Quick tip for keeping the seams invisible!
YouTube: Lazy Envelope Border
YouTube: Lazy Envelope Border
or, photo tutorial: https://ashleeslint.com/2020/07/22/envelope-border-for-mosaic-crochet
YouTube: Locked DC
Quick look at (optionally) locking in the double crochets in an overlay mosaic crochet project.
Locked DC
Locking down the flaps. Completely optional. One method of many.
Brackets in Patterns
For a lot of people, one of the hardest parts of using my written patterns is deciphering the information in the brackets.
Tunisian Mosaic Crochet
Convert any overlay mosaic crochet pattern into tunisian mosaic crochet!
YouTube: Tunisian Honeycomb Border
Stop the curling on your Tunisian Mosaic Crochet project with a built-in Tunisian Mosaic Crochet Honeycomb Border!
How I Create Charts
A Live YouTube video explaining how I create my Interlocking Charts and also my Mosaic Charts.
Magic Ring
Photo and Video tutorial to create a Magic Ring to begin a center-out project (used for both interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet).
Left-Handed Magic Ring & More
Left-handed video on creating a Magic Ring to begin a center-out project!
Video shows a mosaic crochet project, but we also use the magic ring when doing the interlocking crochet technique from the center-out.
YouTube: Read Chart without x’s
AKA use an interlocking crochet chart for the overlay mosaic crochet technique.
PDF & YouTube: Read Chart with X’s
All of my charts have X’s on them, so it’s a good idea to know what that means!
YouTube: Repeating Chart
Another YouTube tutorial, specifically about how to manage those repeat sections
Joining Crochet Squares
The flat braid join is my preferred method of joining my squares (whether they are interlocking crochet square or overlay mosaic crochet squares).
Youtube: Fixing Missed DC
Oh, no! You’ve missed a DC? Let’s fix it without frogging!
General Tutorials
These tutorials are not specific to one crochet technique.
I-Cord with Knitting machine
I used my Prym Comfort Twist Knitting Mill to create I-Cord handles for my February Knot Mini-Square bag.
Adding a Strap for Bags
I love using the Tunisian Simple Stitch to create a strap for my bags that isn’t too stretchy.
Brackets in Patterns
For a lot of people, one of the hardest parts of using my written patterns is deciphering the information in the brackets.
Magic Ring
Photo and Video tutorial to create a Magic Ring to begin a center-out project (used for both interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet).
Left-Handed Magic Ring & More
Left-handed video on creating a Magic Ring to begin a center-out project!
Video shows a mosaic crochet project, but we also use the magic ring when doing the interlocking crochet technique from the center-out.
Copyright Statement
My copyright statement (feel free to adjust and use).
Fix Your KnitPicks Winder
Quick tutorial on fixing your Yarn Winder!
Changing Yarn
This is how I change yarn when I run out in the middle of a row.
Joining Crochet Squares
The flat braid join is my preferred method of joining my squares (whether they are interlocking crochet square or overlay mosaic crochet squares).
How I Create Charts
A Live YouTube video explaining how I create my Interlocking Charts and also my Mosaic Charts.