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)
What is gauge? Gauge is the number of stitches and rows in a specified amount of inches (or cm). Most patterns will read something like: 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… Continue reading When Is Gauge Important? (and when can a free-spirit do without?)
Wine Scarf This simple scarf turns a bottle of wine into a gift in a flash! All you need is a small ball of yarn, a hook and two poms - and Viola! You have a gift. Specific materials: Yarn - single ply fingering yarn (held 2 strands together) Hook - 5 mm Poms -… Continue reading Wine Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern
Want to learn to crochet? Already know how but want to grow your skills? Come learn the basics with crochet teacher and designer Abbey Swanson from The Firefly Hook. Beginner Crochet Cowl & Hat Class for Adults Same class, offered on two different nights! Location Dunn Brothers Coffee 201 Central Avenue West Saint Michael, MN… Continue reading Upcoming Crochet Classes in MN
I'm so excited about these sew-on snap options you guys! You can choose the size you want for your pom. I recommend 12mm & 15mm for all poms. 19 - 25mm is nice for those XL poms (or Large poms if you like a big snap). 10 - 8mm is nice for XS and Small… Continue reading NEW! Sew-on Snap Options For Your Poms and a HUGE SALE!
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