Learn more about the craft you love with these crochet articles and interviews.
From washing dishes to daily crocheting, our hands take quite the beating during our day-to-day routine. Frequent exposure to water and chemicals found in soaps gradually robs our skin of its moisture, resulting in skin that’s cracked and dry. Thanks to products like Milk + Honey Lotion Bars, keeping skin moisturized has never been simpler.
Read MoreBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the August 2014 issue
Dear Carys,
Getting that project done as quickly as possible is always a great motivator, isn’t it? When I was just learning to crochet I would get frustrated with my speed too. Since then I’ve come up with some ways to really get things moving. While these techniques may not work for everyone, I find that when I try them with my students they do well.
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Interested in trying Madelinetosh’s yarn, but can’t decide on the color? Then indulge yourself in a box of Tosh Teacakes. Each box contains 12, 20-yard samples of Tosh Merino Light yarn in the tea-like colors Lemon Ginger, Berry Blackcurrent, Chai Spice and Red Velvet Rooibos. As if that weren’t enticing enough, each box also comes
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You love your crocheted pieces, so why not take the utmost care in preserving them? This biodegradable, rinse-optional formula keeps crocheted garments looking great without damaging the fiber. Once you’re hooked on the wash, fall in love with the creative Soak Wash Box Kits. Each kit includes a skein of yarn, a bottle of Soak
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Give your dry, cracked hands a rest and try out Lavishea lotion bars. Each organic bar leaves hands feeling moisturized and refreshed without leaving behind a greasy residue. This makes the all-natural, shea butter-based product ideal for both knitters and crocheters. Our current scent crush: the pear lotion bar.
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For the crocheter who already has everything, these customizable mugs make the perfect gift. Fired in kilns at Pawley Studios, these dishwasher and microwave safe mugs are as practical as they are cute. Create your own mug with one phrase for $24, or choose two phrases for $28 more.
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It’s time to add a new technique to your crochet skill database with Laurinda Reddig’s Reversible Color Crochet: A New Technique. With this reversible color crochet technique, you no longer have to worry about the right and wrong side of a blanket. No matter which side you’re looking at, the stitches and designs look the
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To someone completely unfamiliar with the art of crochet, it can seem like a dauntingly tricky pastime. For an eager-to-learn novice, a simple and basic guide to crocheting can make a huge difference, and that’s what Crochet for the Absolute Beginner aims to be. Follow along with the clear pattern language and close-up detailed shots
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The perfect way to get your child interested in crocheting is by giving them simple and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and child-friendly projects. The level of difficulty progresses throughout the book, so a novice crocheter can start from learning simple chains and basic techniques before moving on to more complex projects, like a larger afghan or
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The ripple stitch is a great stitch to use to add some variety to any multi-colored blanket or throw, and this book, full of over 50 original stitches, is the perfect accompaniment. With full color photos and clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, 100 Colorful Ripple Stitches to Crochet will guide you through a variety of fun and
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