Pin The Modified Single Crochet Tutorial For Later! Modified Single Crochet in Back Loop I love texture and am always in pursuit of new stitch combinations that provide fun texture. I was playing around with a few single crochet stitch combinations the other day and stumbled upon this simple, yet effective look. Now I'm sure there must be a name for this stitch (because nothing is every really new) but I couldn't find it, so I'm calling it a Modified Single … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Modified Single Crochet in BLO
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Tutorial: Removable Pompom
Pin It To Save It For Later! How to Attach a Removable Pompom Don't you just love hats with those fluffy pompoms? Whether faux fur or made from yarn, they are so big, bouncy and fun looking. On the other hand, they don't always launder well and there's nothing worse than a matted down, pompom that falls apart after the first wash. Well this little hack will save your pompoms and sanity! I buy faux fur pompoms that have a built in loop. I thread a long … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Removable Pompom
Tutorial: Non-Curl, Sturdy Crocheted Edge
Pin It To Save It For Later! How to Make A Sturdy, Neat, Non-Curl Crocheted Edge This crocheted edge is perfect for so many different applications. I have found that with some yarn and stitch combinations, the edges of the fabric tend to roll up -- not pretty! This technique is easy and fast to add to any project. I use it for the front edge of open cardigan bands, bottoms of sweaters and even hat bands. It's so simple and can be added to any stitch. The edge will add a … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Non-Curl, Sturdy Crocheted Edge
Tutorial: Crocheted Cord
Pin It To Save It For Later! How to Make Crocheted Cord This crocheted cord has solved a huge problem in my life! Well, I'm exaggerating of course, however it has solved a crochet problem! I love making crocheted bags and often struggle with what do use for the handles. I've made them in single crochet, or purchased leather or chain handles that I add to the final project, but sometimes that's not exactly what I'm looking for. This crocheted cord has a braided look and is … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Crocheted Cord
Tutorial: Crisp Stripes In The Round
Pin It To Save It For Later! How to Make Crisp Stripes in the Round No "Step" or "Jog" If you've ever worked stripes in the round, you know it can be difficult to get the color changes and joins to look smooth; and if you've tried it in tapestry crochet worked in the back loop only, it's even more difficult to get a good result. There are several common ways to work in the round: Working in a spiral - this means you don't join the rounds, you simply continue to … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Crisp Stripes In The Round
Tutorial: Tapestry Crochet Carrying Color
Pin It To Save It For Later! How to Make Clean Color Changes in Tapestry Crochet Tapestry crochet is a wonderful technique that allows for beautiful and detailed designs to be made in crochet. It seems lately it is used for everything from bags to blankets! This tutorial will show you how to make clean color changes and keep your carried yarns (unused colors) neat. I kept the color changes tutorial simple with just two colors but the process would be the same if you were … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Tapestry Crochet Carrying Color
Tutorial: Making a Ravelry Project Page
Pin It To Save It For Later! How to Make a Project Page on Ravelry How many times have you been told to "link up" a project page on Ravelry but had no idea what that meant? Well one of the great thing about Ravelry is that it is a pattern database and also allows you, the crocheter, to keep project notes, photos and other information related to the projects you make - this is known as a project page! If the pattern listing already exists, then it is super … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Making a Ravelry Project Page
Tutorial: Yarn Tassel
Pin It To Save It For Later! Tassels can add so much to everything from shawls to pillows and drapes. You may purchase pre-made tassels in many different materials, but if you'd like to make your own, here's an easy tutorial to show you how. You may use yarn or any other material that would lend itself to being cut into lengths and tied together. Be creative and have fun! There are tools to help you make them too, but honestly I find this to be the easiest (and most cost … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Yarn Tassel
Tutorial: Button Toggle To Close a Shawl
Pin It To Save It For Later! I like to make shawls and scarves but find keeping them in place can be a challenge. I often use brooches or shawl pins, but they can be difficult to find and sometimes quite pricey, so I'm always looking for a clever alternative. This idea came from chatting with a sewing friend who was looking for a way to close a blouse with non permanent buttons. The materials for the Button Toggle are inexpensive, easy to find and likely … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Button Toggle To Close a Shawl
Tutorial: Color Change at Beginning of Row
Pin It To Save It For Later! I often work blankets in stripes and while I love the look, I don't always enjoy the joins! I find that the traditional method of joining a new color (simply starting the new color in the last pass of the last stitch) does not always result in a neat, tight join. Even if you add a border and crochet over the joins, they tend to be loose and not very secure. The trick I'm sharing today, is one that I've developed to avoid this … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Color Change at Beginning of Row
Tutorial: Alternative Beginning Double Crochet Method
When working in rows of double crochet, the common method to start a new row is to chain 3, turn and continue to work double crochets to the end. However, this method can often create gaps or holes between the chain 3 and the first dc of the row. There are many methods to avoid this and this is one I often use and like. This method is actually the way you would start a row of linked double crochet. I've added a quick video to show you how to do it. I hope … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Alternative Beginning Double Crochet Method