Want to try a new joining method? Try the zipper join

Want to try a new joining method? Try the zipper join

I found the zipper join while researching for the Community Garden Blanket CAL. I wanted a different type of join from the obvious single crochet or slip stitch join. A lot of people don’t like the joining part when it comes to assembling the squares 

How to Prepare Your Corner to Corner Projects for Joining and Borders

How to Prepare Your Corner to Corner Projects for Joining and Borders

You have your corner to corner panels made. Now you need to know how to prepare them for joining and borders! This process is actually really quick (or at least it feels like it is to me). Once you get your eyes used to where 

The Easiest Way to Assemble a Simple Crocheted Pillow

The Easiest Way to Assemble a Simple Crocheted Pillow

Are you looking for a really easy way to assemble a throw pillow? Well, I have you covered. In my experience the easiest way I find is to completely enclose your pillow form. This means that you will not be able to remove it before 

Double Stranding Yarn for Your Next Crochet Project

Double Stranding Yarn for Your Next Crochet Project

Do you need to consider double stranding your yarn? You have a pattern that you are really wanting to start working on. You go to your stash to see what yarns you have to make it. Half an hour later you are still looking. There 

Crochet the Iris Stitch – tutorial and free pattern

Crochet the Iris Stitch – tutorial and free pattern

The Iris stitch has such a beautiful lacy texture and is so simple to crochet. I have seen this stitch used in so many types of projects – bags, summer tops and cardigans, baby blankets. I have a headband that uses this stitch too! It 

Lacy Solomon’s Grid Crochet Scarf

Lacy Solomon’s Grid Crochet Scarf

I created this Lacy Solomon’s Grid Scarf pattern with the intention to introduce another way to work the Solomon’s Knot.  Making it into a grid by using double crochet stitches, this makes the scarf a lot more stable than the traditional Solomon’s Knot stitch does. 

Learn Tunisian Crochet CAL

Learn Tunisian Crochet CAL

The Learn Tunisian Crochet CAL is here! I worked super hard to get 12 Tunisian squares typed up and videoed for you to learn all about Tunisian Crochet! This is something that I have been thinking about for quite a while and now that it’s 

How to Crochet the Tunisian Wide Ribs Stitch

How to Crochet the Tunisian Wide Ribs Stitch

Today’s stitch is the Tunisian Wide Ribs Stitch and it is our last one!  I cannot believe we are about to wrap this up!  After this stitch, we will put a border around each one and join with the zig-zag stitch that Helen provided a tutorial 

How to Crochet the Tunisian Basket Weave Stitch

How to Crochet the Tunisian Basket Weave Stitch

Welcome back to another Tunisian tutorial: the Tunisian Basket Weave Stitch.  This stitch is deceptively easy to do but does require you to pay more attention to your repeats.  Both rows and stitch counts.  You only need to know how to do the TSS and 

How to Crochet the Tunisian Crossed Stitch

How to Crochet the Tunisian Crossed Stitch

We’re getting close to the end with today’s stitch: the Tunisian Crossed Stitch.  I love the pattern this creates and there are many ways you can “shake” up this stitch.  To get started though, I want to keep it simple! How to Crochet the Tunisian 

How to Crochet the Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch

How to Crochet the Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch

Today’s Tunisian stitch is the Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch.  This is also known as the Seed Stitch.  I am in love with the texture on this one!  It looks hard to do but it is super easy!  You already know the two stitches you need to know 

How To Crochet The Tunisian Smock Stitch

How To Crochet The Tunisian Smock Stitch

Welcome back to another Tunisian Stitch tutorial: the Tunisian Smock Stitch.  This is a super gorgeous stitch that looks a bit like lattice-work.  In fact, I’m pretty sure that it’s also known as the Lattice Stitch. To work the Smock Stitch, you will need to