You have questions, we have answers! Come check out the answers to some reader submitted questions and get a response to your burning crochet questions.
By Tian Connaughton,,,, from the April 2018 issue
Hi Amber,
Cables are a beautiful way to add texture and interest to your crochet projects, but if you have never worked a cable before it can be a bit intimidating. Like you, I love the look of crochet cables and in the beginning, I was nervous to try the technique because of how the stitch
View ProjectBy Tian Connaughton,,,, from the February 2018 issue
Hi Evelyn,
Knots in the middle of a skein. Aren’t those just the worst? Yes. And they always do seem to be in the very worst place of the project. It’s annoying and frustrating. Maybe you’re thinking there is a lack of quality control from the manufacturer. But knots happen, even to the best yarns.
So,
By Tian Connaughton,,,, from the
Hi Carol,
You are crocheting along, row after row, the afghan bunched on your lap. You finally open up the afghan to look at your work only to notice it’s gotten narrower. This happens to beginner and experienced crocheters alike. It is not an uncommon occurrence. Don’t panic. There are a few things you can do.
There
View ProjectBy Tian Connaughton,,,, from the October 2017 issue
Hi Carol,
I use to never block my finished crochet projects. I didn’t understand the point of it. I would finish a project and be so excited, and impatient, to wear or send off to its intended recipient. But after many years of crocheting I’ve come to learn the noticeable transformation blocking makes on the final
View ProjectBy Tian Connaughton,,,, from the August 2017 issue
Crocheters love motifs. Motifs are fun, great little projects to carry around, and quick to complete for that instant gratification. They also offer so much versatility in shape, color, and texture. The possibilities are endless.
But motifs can be tricky to work. And Carol, you are not alone in your quest to make those corners not
View ProjectBy Tian Connaughton,,,, from the June 2017 issue
We all lose track of where we left off with our projects from time to time. We live in a time where everything moves so fast and sometimes our crochet suffers for it. Things come up. We put our work down because our child needs something or the phone rings. It happens. I know it
View ProjectBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the April 2017 issue
Hi Christi — you are certainly a great sport for taking on that dark project! Working with dark yarns can be a real pain in the eye, but over the years I have come up with a few tried and true tricks to help your work in progress (WIP) get going without giving you a
View ProjectBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the February 2017 issue
Sarah, I can’t tell you how many times I hear this exact same question! Very honestly, once you learn the basic stitches, getting your pieces even is the next hardest thing.
To begin with, let’s practice with something simple like a small washcloth. Working on a small project while you practice will give you more confidence
View ProjectBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the December 2016 issue
Hi Rachel,
You know, this is such a common question among left handed crafters. It’s something we all struggle with. In truth, I am also left handed, and struggled with this a great deal while growing up. My solution was to learn to do everything right handed, but I know that this isn’t the best response
View ProjectBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the October 2016 issue
Caring For Your Crochet Piece
I have one reoccurring nightmare when it comes to crochet — that I’ll give someone a piece that I labored over for weeks and they’ll ruin it when they go to wash it. Luckily, nobody has given me back a piece that they’ve ruined, but I thought that we should talk
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