Learning proper and comfortable tension can be frustrating in the beginning but, it’s something important and worth spending time on. Here’s why:
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How To Crochet A Skirt For A 12 Inch Fashion Doll – Free Tutorial
Today I have a quick and free crochet tutorial on how to make a fun and cute skirt for a 12 inch fashion doll.
Continue readingHow To Crochet A Soft and Squishy Pet Mat
Because this project is based mostly on your own measurements and pet size, this isn’t really a pattern per say; it’s more of a walk through on the basics of how it’s made. For example, my cats have a particular window spot that they like to sleep in when the sun is out and shining through. I made this mat to fit in that space. You might have a more open area like in the corner of the living room so perhaps your will want to make your pet mat a little bigger. Mine measures about 19 inches long by 15 ½ inches wide. Let’s begin and make a crochet pet mat.
Continue readingCrochet For The Home – Free Pattern Round Up
We are heading into March soon and for a lot of people, the chilly winter air and snowy grey days are still hanging around. Why not add some colour and creative designs into your home décor to brighten things up and bring some (hopefully) early spring vibes.
I’ve compiled a list of 10 free crochet patterns for the home to help get you going. Let’s jump in!
Continue readingTip Tuesday – Dye Lots
Today’s tip I think is an important one and sometimes understated for beginners or those new to crochet. Let’s chat and talk about dye lots.
Continue readingCreative Inspiration – Where Do You Find It?
When it comes to crochet (or any creative project for that matter), inspiration can be a funny thing. Sometimes it can come naturally and sometimes we need to dig a little to find it. Perhaps you’re working on a pattern: the design or colour creates a little spark to start a new project and there’s no resting until it’s completed. Somestimes we find ourselves desperate to create but don’t know what to start next. What colour? What pattern? The endless options that can be found online are sometimes overwhelming and we can’t pinpoint a specific idea or design. That can sometimes lead to a bit of a lull in being creative. So how can we get inspired?
Continue readingTip Tuesday – Try Something New
At some point, I think every crocheter (especially beginners) have looked at a pattern and thought “That’s beautiful but it’s too hard for me. I don’t know how to make those stitches”. Sometimes that pattern gets saved for later or sometimes it gets brushed aside because it’s intimidating. Yes, there are definitely skill levels to patterns but that doesn’t meant you should pass one by simply because you aren’t there yet.
Continue readingSweet and Simple Crochet Basket – Free Pattern
I have the perfect pattern for you today! The Sweet and Simple Crochet Basket is a simple make that works up quickly using Bernat Home Dec yarn. A great project with endless possibilities for use. Are you ready to make one of your own? Here we go!
Continue readingCrochet Stitch Conversion Chart
As a crocheter, you most likely learned to read and understand crochet stitch terms in either US terms or UK terms. While both create the same basic stitches, the terms for some of them are in fact different. If you’re used to following one set of terms, finding the other style in a pattern can seem a little confusing or intimidating.
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