Nomad Stitches BLOG
Welcome to the
![Twisted Cowl - FREE pattern and tutorial!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1670507504023-95F8C1V9UL291WOLK7SE/20221206_102337-01.jpeg)
Twisted Cowl - FREE pattern and tutorial!
Learn to make knitted fabric with a crochet hook and get the FREE pattern for the Twisted Cowl!
![How to add ribbing to crochet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663249137208-J6R4KQUGV12OJQNMHPHM/ribb.png)
How to add ribbing to crochet
Learn how to add ribbing to crochet fabric
![Extended Single Crochet (esc) - the ins and outs](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663249557263-BDFNWIR0Y3WLK6VMKKCN/Extended+Single+Crochet.png)
Extended Single Crochet (esc) - the ins and outs
Learn how to make extended single crochet.
![How to make an i-cord bind off in the round](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663249741903-1ML1WTJW6JJYN5Y3AY5X/cast-off.png)
How to make an i-cord bind off in the round
Learn how to make an I-cord Bind off (knitting technique).
![How to pick up stitches from an i-cord](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663250079965-53G3YBPPSXJDUPQ5M3RB/pickup.jpg)
How to pick up stitches from an i-cord
Learn how to pick up sts from an i-cord - an alternative to an i-cord cast on.
![How to make an i-cord and join it in the round seamlessly.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663253695838-0MD6130JIZSWTWBR60IM/Knitting+tutorial.png)
How to make an i-cord and join it in the round seamlessly.
How to knit an icord in the round
![All about that gauge](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663254171225-VJNM11PE6MLVTMZJH7SW/gauge.jpg)
All about that gauge
Let’s talk about gauge and how to swatch for gauge.
![How to use Fdc to make an opening or underarm](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663255163364-5IB3B13GV35K1EIRVZPE/How+to+make+an+underarm+or+pocket+opening+using+foundation+double+crochets.png)
How to use Fdc to make an opening or underarm
Learn how to make an opening using Fdc
![Crochet Ribbing 3 ways](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663336550401-EHE3O0SLYO4V2L98U7MO/ribb.jpg)
Crochet Ribbing 3 ways
Learn three different ways to create ribbed fabric in crochet - perfect for necklines, hems and cuffs!
![Invisible Fastening Off in the Round](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663337503983-HSWWS3S4JEJPXWDRM8X4/fastenoff.jpg)
Invisible Fastening Off in the Round
Learn how to fasten off invisible when crocheting in the round - a great crochet hack!
![Double Slip Stitch Techniques - Decreases, Increases, and Color Changes](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663337730972-MIS3OF4E6WJOC9VP83H3/dsl.tech.jpg)
Double Slip Stitch Techniques - Decreases, Increases, and Color Changes
Learn the ins and outs of working dlsBLO
![Waistcoat Stitch or Central Single Crochet (csc)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663337909838-ASR9OKJCKZ62G6W9G2KX/csc.jpg)
Waistcoat Stitch or Central Single Crochet (csc)
Learn how to create crochet colorwork that looks like knitting fair isle!
![Double Slip Stitch (dsl)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663338158831-3JGW3I6HECICVWEPP536/dsl.jpg)
Double Slip Stitch (dsl)
Learn how to make crochet ribbed fabric that looks like knitting
![Crochet Short Rows](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663339695736-DCAYM4FLNC3KC3E9CHUB/maxresdefault.jpg)
Crochet Short Rows
Learn how, when, and why to use crochet short rows!
![Crochet I-cord](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663339961891-JVVKP4VZBG4NX5FC0BO9/i-cord.jpg)
Crochet I-cord
Learn how to make a crochet i-cord.
![Crochet Cord](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663340088908-F0UFVCU0GHB8JNI6HNA0/crochet.cord.jpg)
Crochet Cord
A crochet hack that will change the way you start all of your projects from now on: The Crochet Cord.
![How to weave in ends as you go](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663340197471-GZ1V0G6HQV7ZNXTY9GQ6/weave.in.jpg)
How to weave in ends as you go
Save time and learn how to weave in ends as you go when crocheting.
![How to adapt Mosaic Knitting Charts for Mosaic Crochet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663424933442-PHQDAIKI1KW7VD6NIAWZ/adapt.mosaic.jpg)
How to adapt Mosaic Knitting Charts for Mosaic Crochet
Learn how to adapt your favorite mosaic knitting charts for crochet! Video tutorial included.
![Standard Mosaic Crochet - Tutorial + video + FREE Pattern!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663426077626-IJZIA9T80F21RUNZ9W6I/IMG_20200429_143124.jpg)
Standard Mosaic Crochet - Tutorial + video + FREE Pattern!
Learn Standard Mosaic Crochet with this detailed tutorial, video and FREE pattern for the modern Brickroad Table Set.
![Invisible join in the round + Video Tutorial](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/631f001a72040d64f912908c/1663426499042-34Y13PGFNJ0YC8OQFJ9M/invseam.jpg)
Invisible join in the round + Video Tutorial
Learn my favourite crochet hack - how to make an invisible join when working in the round!