Whip stitch in crochet

The whip stitch is an essential crochet technique that is used to join two pieces of fabric together. It's also sometimes called an overcast stitch or an oversewing stitch and can be used for both decorative purposes and for joining seams.Even though it’s called a stitch, a “whip stitch” is a sewing technique that uses a needle. It’s used to sew two edges with the same number of stitches together. For this technique, always pull the needle through stitches in the same direction.

Watch the video below to learn how to do the whip stitch.

How to do the whip stitch in crochet (step-by-step with photos)

1. Thread a needle with the yarn tail. Line up the two edges that’ll be sewn together. Insert the needle under the top loops of the other piece’s edge, starting from the same end as the yarn tail. Remember to pull tight after every whip stitch.
2. Insert the needle under the top loops of the next pair of stitches on opposite pieces. Remember to insert the needle in the same direction as the previous step.
3. Repeat step 3 until you’ve whip stitched together all the top loops. Weave in the yarn tail on the “wrong side” of the piece.

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A whip stitch is a basic hand-sewing stitch used to join two pieces of fabric together. It's called a "whip" stitch because the needle is whipped in and out of the fabric. It's a simple but strong stitch that's great for closing seams or attaching trim to a piece of fabric.

A running whip stitch is a variation of the basic whip stitch. Instead of going in and out of the fabric at the same spot, you move along the edge of the fabric while keeping the stitches close together, giving it a "running" look. This technique is often used to attach two fabric pieces. It's also known as the overcast stitch, which is a fast and decorative way to sew by hand. This method can be applied on different types of fabrics, whether it be woven, crocheted, or knitted.

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