So far in our Tubular Crochet series, none of our patterns have required rows to connect. Rather, we've worked rows in a spiral. Now we are adding to our repertoire. The sunglasses case requires three distinct rows of double crochet, so the two strings for the cinch can weave in the center row. The infinity scarf… Continue reading Tutorial: Starting and Ending Double Crochet Row in Tubular Crochet
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?)
Tubular crochet is perfect for first time crochet projects. Most of our patterns do not require rows to be connected or work to be turned, allowing the beginner to focus entirely on mastering one stitch at a time. Crochet is all about muscle memory. Our hands need to be trained first, then we can move on and add to our… Continue reading Tutorial: Tubular Crochet Steps
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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
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