Pretty Crochet Heart Applique
Do you love crochet? Crochet this little heart and spread the love! This pattern is great for appliques on children’s sweaters, totes, Valentine’s gifts and more.
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How to Weave in Yarn Ends
Finishing is something that most crocheters don’t take much time to think about, but it can really make or break a project.  One important aspect that every crochet project includes is loose ends.  There is nothing worse than spending hours on a project only to rush through the finishing and have ends sticking out.
Read MoreLavender Crochet Heart Applique
A lovely crochet heart made with calming lavender colored yarn is just what you need to show the love in your next crochet piece. Perfect for crochet cowls, blankets, pillows and more.
Read MoreTraveling with Crochet: What You Need To Know About Flying, Driving and Taking Your Projects On-The-Go
Taking your favorite hobby on-the-go seems like a no-brainer, but it’s best to be prepared! Follow our guide below on what to bring, what not to bring, and how to plan for the best trip with your crochet projects.
Read MoreShould You Make a Crochet Gauge Swatch: Yes or No?
If you’ve been crocheting for a little bit, you’ve probably come across a pattern that demands you to CHECK YOUR GAUGE or one that says GAUGE IS IMPORTANT FOR THIS PATTERN. And, if you’re like me, you might have just glossed over that part only to realize, halfway through your project, that your WIP is too huge or too small and now you’re kicking yourself. How could this have happened? How could you have avoided this? Gauge swatching, my friends.
Read MoreHow To Create a Crochet Routine
What are the words that describe your crochet routine? For the last few months mine have been ‘chaotic’ and ‘infrequent’! As I adjust to becoming a mum of two and trying to cope with all the chores an increased household contains (baby makes four!), it has meant I’ve had almost no time to grab my work bag.
Read MoreHow To Prevent Crochet Projects from Narrowing
You are crocheting along, row after row, with your afghan project 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. Very honestly, once you learn the basic stitches, getting your pieces even is the next
Read MoreSolving Crochet Gauge Problems: Why Getting It Right Matters
If you’ve made it this far, you’re already halfway there to solving your gauge problems. Creating a gauge swatch is an important step that many people skip and it leaves them wondering why something didn’t fit. The gauge swatch information, if necessary, is given in the pattern so you will be able to make a
Read MoreFront Post Treble Crochet Tutorial (fptr)
By Jen Lucas
Use these stitches to create a nice and open ribbing that’s great for scarves and anything that needs a little texture. Just like single and double post stitches, you’ll be working in the front and the back of the posts of treble crochet stitches. The result is absolutely amazing!
Read MoreWhat is Conceptual Crochet?
I first learned about conceptual knitting through the work of Lea Redmond, an artist and knitting designer who brought conceptual knitting into the mainstream with her Sky Scarf and Mood Scarf patterns. Conceptual projects can easily be created using crochet, too.
Conceptual designs challenge crocheters to step outside their typical comfort zones to create unpredictable projects.
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