Popular Crochet Tools Most Beginners Don’t Actually Need

Crochet can be an incredibly affordable hobby… until social media convinces you that you need 47 different crochet tools, gadgets, and accessories just to make a cozy crochet blanket. Over the years, I’ve tried, tested, been gifted, and seen a LOT of crochet tools. Some of them became essential tools in my crochet toolkit. Others? … Read more

Crochet Standards All Crocheters Should Know (But Aren’t Always Told)

There are some bits of “assumed knowledge” in crochet that designers follow but don’t always spell out. These are the quiet little details that can make a big difference in how your project turns out, things like when turning chains count, what those numbers at the end of a row mean, or how to handle … Read more

How to Hold Yarn Double Using Two Strands from One Skein

Ever wondered if you could crochet or knit with two strands of yarn from just one skein? Well, guess what? You totally can! Knowing how to hold yarn double from one skein is an awesome trick that’s a total game-changer both both knitters and crocheters! No need to fuss with multiple skeins of yarn —just … Read more

Tips for Crocheting with Faux Fur Yarn

When I released my pattern for my amigurumi Koala: Kaya Koala, I kept hearing the same questions over and over:  “Is it hard to work with that yarn?”, “I’ve had troubles working with fur yarn in the past, any tips?”,  “How do you keep track of your stitches with faux fur yarn?” , “Can you even … Read more