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How do I crochet crab stitches?

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Amisa Amisa
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Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 11:32 AM
I don't really understand the crab stitches mentioned in some patterns, so I've always replaced them with simple single crochet stitches.
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Michie Michie
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Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 12:22 PM
Hi Amisa,

take a look—there’s an explanation on the blog. Maybe it’ll help you:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/blog/518/krebsmaschenborte-haekeln
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danielahaas danielahaas
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Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 3:33 PM
Working single crochet in reverse
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Amisa Amisa
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Monday, March 21, 2016 at 11:43 AM
Thank you very much for the helpful tips. The link was very helpful.
DE
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