A common challenge that many new and experienced crocheters face is differentiating the right side from the wrong side of crochet fabric. This can be particularly important for projects where only one side of the fabric will be shown. In this post, I’ll teach you everything that you need to know about how to tell … Read more
Crochet is a fun and creative hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Learning to read a crochet pattern can be difficult for a beginner. It can feel like you’re reading a foreign language but the good news is that with a little patience, you can learn to read crochet patterns with … Read more
Choosing the right size crochet hook can make or break your crochet projects. Whether you’re working with chunky yarn, crochet thread, or standard worsted weight yarn, the correct hook size helps ensure your stitches are just right. But how do you know what size crochet hook to use for different yarn weights? I’ll guide you … Read more
Did you know there is a way to join a new yarn to your project without using a chain? The single crochet join (aka the standing single crochet) is a fabulous and easy way to join a new yarn to your project that gives a smoother, cleaner finish. In today’s blog post I’m going to … Read more
The Paired Double Crochet Stitch, is super simple to learn and is a fun variation on the double crochet stitch that is created using the double crochet decrease (DC2TOG) and chain stitches. This is a simple one row repeat that works up quickly and creates a fabric with. a bit of a lacier look to … Read more
Today I want to share my tutorial for how to do a Double Crochet Decrease, which is also known as the DCDEC, DC2TOG or Double Crochet Two Together Stitch. This stitch is a variation of the Double Crochet Stitch and is regularly used as a way to reduce two Double Crochet stitches to a single … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Getting near the end of your yarn and all you can think about is how you’re going to have to weave in yet ANOTHER end? Friend, I’m right there with you. Sometimes, when I’m working on a larger project, I will do whatever it … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. The double crochet stitch is a simple, versatile stitch that is one of the most commonly used stitches in crochet. In terms of height, this stitch is taller than both a single crochet and half double crochet stitch but shorter than the treble (triple) crochet stitch. This tutorial will … Read more
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
The half double crochet stitch is a simple, basic and versatile stitch. It is one of the basic crochet stitches that forms the basis of a crocheters tool box. In terms of height, this stitch is half way between a single crochet and a double crochet stitch. This tutorial will show you how to do … Read more
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