Most skeins of yarn have both a suggested knitting needle and crochet hook size on their label. Sometimes there is only a needle size given, and crochet hooks are left out in the cold. What is a crochet girl (or dude) to do? There are a few things you can do: #1 Scream "Crocheting ROCKS!"… Continue reading Choosing the Right Crochet Hook (when buying knitting biased yarn)
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What is gauge? Gauge is the number of stitches and rows in a specified amount of inches (or cm). Most patterns will read: 15 stitches and 11 rows = 4" in single crochet. What does that mean? When you make a swatch or in the finished piece of work, 15 stitches across measures 4" and… Continue reading When Is Gauge Important? (and when can a free-spirit do without gauge?)
In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to close the bottom of a project (pictured here is our sunglasses case) with a whip stitch. This is a very simple way to close one side of a project. 1. Fold the tube in half. I placed two hooks in the first two stitches to help you see… Continue reading Tutorial: Whip Stitch a Flat and Closed Bottom for Sunglasses Case
It is easy to assume everyone knows what you know. Especially when something comes naturally or you've been doing it for so long it has become second nature. I love teaching crochet classes, and the interaction with each stage of crochet reminds me that what is at first difficult or confusing can quickly become habitual. … Continue reading Tutorial: Winding a Ball of Yarn
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