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Lena Skvagerson is lead designer for Annie's exclusive pattern collection, Annie's Signature Designs. Lena is a long time knit and crochet designer and was also producer and one of the hosts of Annie's popular TV show Knit and Crochet Now! Lena was born and raised in Sweden. She learned to crochet and knit at age 5, made her first sweater by the time she turned 15, and... Full bio »
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In this Quick Stitches & Tips online video class tutorial brought to you by Annie’s Creative Studio, crochet expert Lena Skvagerson, lead designer for Annie’s Signature Designs, demonstrates her favorite knit-looking rib texture in crochet, the Yarn Over Slip Stitch.
In this online video class, you’ll learn how to:
- Put a marker in the first stitch.
- Place the hook in the back loop.
- Correctly work the yarn overs.
- Create this stitch that produces a stretchy fabric that's ideal for the edging on hats and socks.