Here he is - my first ever crocheted stuffed animal. I loved creating this little guy... well, he's not very little at 18" sitting. I especially love commissioned work that allows for free flowing creativity. My only guidelines made this project delightful: stripy and multi-colored in boy colors. Since I am used to making crocheted… Continue reading Stuffed Giraffe
The double crochet (dc) is a great stitch to quickly add height to a row. One dc row usually equals two single crochet rows. Need help getting started? Click on the tutorial you need: [hook hold, cast on and chain] [single crochet in chain] [single crochet] [counting stitches] How to make a dc stitch: 1. Yarn over hook (yoh). Always… Continue reading Tutorial: Double Crochet (dc)
Summer has officially arrived. Let's get our creativity going for fun summer projects! Feel free to vote for more than one project. Vote, comment, and be inspired to create.
How to single crochet (sc): 1. Insert hook under both loops of next stitch. 2. Pictured - hook inserted into stitch under both loops. 3. Yarn over hook. Always wrap away, up, then toward you (some say, back-to-front). 4. Pull the yarn you just wrapped over the hook through stitch. Two loops on hook. 5.… Continue reading Tutorial: Single Crochet (sc)
Yes. This is the yarn that attacked me. But I won, remember? I saw this yarn at the Dancing Sheep and knew I had to have it. If you don't love Malabrigo yarn, it just means you need to be introduced. They know how to spin wool. It's incredible stuff to work with, and it… Continue reading Creating a Handkerchief Scarf in Lovely Malabrigo Wool
fireflyhook.com 