The herringbone half double crochet stitch might sound intimidating but it’s quite simple and adds an elegant touch to your project.
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Category Archives: Tutorials
Walkthroughs related to yarn and crochet.
Bobble Stitch Tutorial
The bobble stitch is a fun way to add some depth and texture to your patterns. It can be used in a variety of ways and is a great way to add a modern touch to your projects. Let’s begin:
Continue readingGranny Square Tutorial
Hello, hello! I’m back with another tutorial for you! If you are a new crocheter and have wanted to try a simple pattern, the classic granny square is for you. I had a lot of positive feedback with my last tutorial “How to Crochet a Hexagon” and had requests to continue making other walk-throughs using the same written and photo method. I hope you enjoy this one as well. Let’s begin:
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Recently on Instagram, I shared a photo of some crochet hexagons that I was making for a blanket. A few people sent me messages asking for a pattern so I thought a tutorial would be helpful. This is a great motif to work on and is a simple, beautiful project. Along with the tutorial, I have included some ideas on how these motifs could be used. Let’s begin:
Continue readingHow 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 the Moss Stitch
The moss stitch (also known as the linen stitch and granite stitch) is a simple and repetitive pattern that is a great for beginners looking for a simple project. Depending on the yarn and hook used, it can work up to be fairly dense without the appearance of holes or gaps while still maintaining a flexible drape. For this reason, it is a common stitch for washcloths, scarfs and blankets.
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Hi friends! If you are part of any crochet groups on Facebook, or browse through related blogs and posts on Instagram, you have probably seen some crochet slang being used. Some of them can be pretty confusing and there so many that they can be hard to keep track of.
I have gone through and made a handy list, just for you! I’ve compiled the most popular crochet slang so you can bookmark it, save it to your phone, or pin it to your crochet Pinterest board for future reference.
Continue readingHow To Make A Tassel
Tassels are a great way to add some embellishment and fun to your projects. Add them to the corners of your pillows and blankets, use them in ornaments or on bags or attach them to garments like scarves and shawls to add a bit of whimsy. Tassels also look great as garland accents or simply as cute little pieces of décor. You can make them from pretty much any weight or fiber of yarn or use embroidery thread for a more dainty appearance. This tutorial will give you step by step written and photo instructions on how to create tassels for your own projects.
Continue readingHow To Prepare Caron x Pantone Yarn
If you saw my previous post reviewing Caron x Pantone yarn, you will remember that I promised a small tutorial on how to prepare the braid of yarn before use. I’ve seen a lot of people asking questions about how to untwist each section and a few people feeling too intimidated to buy it. I hope this write up will be useful and helpful and by the end, you’ll feel comfortable and confident to give this wonderful yarn a try. Below you’ll find a written and photo walk though on how to prepare you Caron x Pantone yarn for use.
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