Learn more about the craft you love with these crochet articles and interviews.
By Chris Hammond,,,, from the June 2014 issue
Dear Linda,
This is one of those questions where if you ask 100 different people you get 100 of the best ideas and solutions ever. Of course, the answer to this question lies in the kind of space you have and your organizational preferences. Do you prefer to see everything you have? Do you just want
View ProjectBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the April 2014 issue
Dear Margot,
Unfortunately, pain is something that yarn crafters deal with from time to time. Repetitive motions in the hands and/or wrists can often cause cramping or sharp pains that make it hard to finish that big project! Luckily, a lot of pain can be avoided or alleviated with some basic adjustments to your form. By
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You’ve made your own sweater, but now you’re face-to-face with a new battle: pilling. Anyone who’s taken the plunge into garment making with non-synthetic yarn understands the trouble these mini balls of fiber can cause. Thankfully, Gleener: The Ultimate Fuzz Remover was designed specifically for fuzz and pill removal – all without damaging the delicate
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Clean your handmade garments while also preserving them. Created to protect a variety of fibers from delicate cashmere to raw fleece, Unicorn Fibre Rinse and Wash products are the cleaning solution yarn enthusiasts have been searching for. Made with no phosphates, enzymes or fillers, this earth friendly solution is available in variety of sizes, including
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For crocheters seeking a yarn that’s truly unique, look no further than the handspun skeins from Knit Collage yarn. Each colorful, 30-yard skein is made using two strands of yarn that are spun separately and then twisted together, all by hand. While time consuming, the end result is a mix of vibrant colors and textures.
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Get ready to crochet some of the cutest adult- and kid-sized matching hats out there. Whether you’re a novice crocheter or are more comfortable with a hook, you can make some of the cutest and most fashionable hats. Choose from holiday designs for special occasions or a sweet handmade gift, or choose a style that’s
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Doilies are a great way to add some warmth and charm to any coffee or dining table, and with so many pattern and color options, the possibilities are endless. With Baker’s Dozen Crochet Doilies, you can choose from any one of 13 different doilies ranging from shells and scallops to pineapples. These simple patterns are
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Are you an intermediate-to-advanced crocheter who is looking for a stitch pattern book that is specifically catered to your skills and expertise? Crochet Stitch Gallery, the pattern book for the more knowledgeable and confident crocheter, is filled with 35 different patterns to add to your vast pattern library. If you can properly make a single,
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Cute Crochet World: A Little Dictionary of Crochet Critters, Folks, Food & More is the perfect pattern book for all your cute motif needs. Filled with over 50 different motifs and objects, all of which fit into one of six categories (critters, food, growing things, seasons, home, and toys, tools and transportation) and many of
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Whether you have one or two balls of yarn for your current project or you’ve achieved SABLE (stash acquisition beyond life expectancy), organizing your yarn stash can be the difference between enjoying the yarn in your collection and being overwhelmed by it. But organizing doesn’t have to be difficult. Let’s start with a few basic
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