Counting stitches is an important skill in crochet. When you first learn to crochet you have to learn where in the world to make your next stitch, right? This is the same thing, but instead of focusing on one stitch at a time, you are counting many at once. There are a few ways to… Continue reading Tutorial: How To Count Stitches
This tutorial will show how to close your cinch hat once you are finished crocheting. We will close the hat using the tail of yarn from your chain at the beginning. If you need assistance with other stitches, please refer to our previous tutorials (see tab above). If you need a closer look at a… Continue reading Tutorial: How to make a cinch (for the cinch hat)
Stationery Card View the entire collection of cards. This is not exactly fiber related, I know. BUT since this sweet addition to our family made her appearance, my boys haven't had to model as many flower hats in pictures for my Etsy shop's listings. It is also fitting to note that the lovely and talented… Continue reading My Daughter Iva Grace (and the Lovely, Talented Monika…)
In tubular crochet, the next step after completing the number of chains a pattern calls for is to connect the chain with a slip stitch. Our first series of beginner crochet patterns uses this simple method to teach you to crochet. The best thing about tubular crochet is you don't need to keep track of… Continue reading Tubular Crochet Tutorial: Connecting the Chain with Slip Stitch
There’s somewhere I need to bring you… Here we are outside the door to one of my favorite places in Casper, WY and one of my favorite places in the world (I’ve been to 12 countries, so that’s sayin’ something!). Creative anticipation runs wild as I put my hands on the bars (see the one… Continue reading Dancing Sheep Yarn & Fiber (and why I love local yarn)
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