…rom Bijou Basin Ranch. I’m delighted to take part in Kristin’s blog tour… and am happy to have snagged an interview with the fiber-artist-queen, herself! Scroll down to the bottom of this post to find out how to win your own copy of the newest collection… I’ve got one to give away! Meet Kristin! Your best known for your fabulous crochet designs… tell me, how long have you been crocheting? How long have you been…
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The making of a finely-crafted crochet hook…
…o learn more about the object of Harrison’s love, Furls crochet hooks? You’ll want to visit the Furls website and find Furls Crochet on Facebook. Happy crocheting, everyone!…
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…ug Crochet Pattern Squid Crochet Pattern Caterpillar Crochet Pattern Gnome Crochet Pattern Owl Crochet Pattern Not seeing your favorite? There are HUNDREDS of adorable FreshStitches designs… I’ve only put a few favorites on this page! To see a complete listing of designs, check out the Ravelry page or enter your favorite animal into the search bar! You’ll love our patterns! Every FreshStitches amigurumi pattern is: indexed by dif…
Continue ReadingReview: Crafty Crochet Embellishments with Linda Permann
…ple, the ‘Refresher’ lesson contained reviews of how to single crochet, double crochet, etc. (which I didn’t really need), so it was easy for me to skip over that lesson. In addition to an easy-to-navigate course, there is always a discussion section underneath of the video, where you can see the questions and answers from others who have taken the course. I didn’t think it would, but it really started to feel like there we…
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…think the “amigurumi renaissance” really puts on a show in the crochet world. Crochet’s “one stitch at a time” approach seems to be really conducive to soft sculpture. A trend I would like to see is more crossover & combination of knit & crochet. Like after I did the crochet version of Flappy Flounder, I realized that the perfect Flappy would have a knit body & crochet fins, but right now there doesn’…
Continue ReadingHow much yarn does crochet use? Single vs. double crochet
…the May 2017 ebook download! If you’re not a member, sign up! Double Crochet vs. Single Crochet The measurements above show you how much yarn you’ll use for a single crochet stitch for different thicknesses of yarn. Did you know that different stitches use different amounts of yarn, too? For my measurement, I measured single crochet and double crochet, both using a size H (5.0mm) hook, worsted weight yarn and crocheting through both lo…
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…riod of time and manipulate a pencil, then they’re ready to learn to crochet. I’ve been crocheting since I was about 5 or 6. It’s important to keep in mind that children at different ages will learn crocheting differently. Here’s a bit about what to expect from different age groups. Age 4-8 years old Children at this age are still mastering their fine motor skills and can’t confidently learn instructions by reading a…
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…8217;t a problem if you reference a conversion chart when you are ready to crochet. Crochet Hook Conversion Chart Use the chart below to find the size called for by your pattern, and you will be able to identify the size (in mm) that you should use. This should allow you to find the hooks you need to crochet using American patterns, no matter where you are! Crochet Hook Conversion Chart American Letter American Number Millimeters (mm) B 1 2.25mm C…
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…that tells you the actual instructions for crocheting your penguin! Start Crocheting: single crochet The single crochet is the stitch you’ll use most often when you’re getting started. I should tell you, I’m American. I’m not telling you that because I have an affinity for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (even though I do), but because Americans and well… the rest of the world, call crochet stitches different names….
Continue ReadingRachael Oglesby’s 6 super-fabulous crochet style tips
…or a great look! Without further ado… here’s Rachael: Tip: mix crochet into your wardrobe Crochet has made a huge comeback in recent years, so it’s a lot easier to find pieces that appeal to you than it once was. It’s certainly no longer just granny squares and bulky shapeless sweaters. In spring and summer we see lots of crochet lace in tank tops, shorts and mini-dresses in shades of cream and pastel. In the cooler months…
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