Have you ever had a picture-perfect vision of an amigurumi crochet creature in your head—tiny horns, floppy limbs, button nose—and then thought, “There’s no way I could actually make that”? Well, let me introduce you to someone who says, “Yes, you absolutely can”—and she’ll even show you …
Selecting the ideal yarn for your crochet project or yarn for crocheters can be likened to choosing the perfect ingredients for a gourmet meal. It sets the foundation for the overall success and enjoyment of your creation. With an abundance of yarn options available, ranging …
A left-handed crocheter can face unique challenges when learning new stitches, following patterns, and mastering techniques designed for right-handed crafters. The primary challenge is that when learning to crochet from a right handed person, everything is backwards for them. However, with the right guidance and …
Finding the best yarns for baby projects is essential. Creating handmade items for babies, especially for preemies, is a labor of love that requires special consideration. The right yarn can make all the difference in ensuring the items you crochet or knit are safe, soft, …
If you’ve started your journey of crochet, chances are you’ve heard about the term “tension” before. You might be confused by the role of tension in crochet projects and even underestimate its value. Hopefully I can demonstrate why this is important. In the world of …
If you crochet, no matter what skill level crocheter you are, chances are you’ve made a mistake or two along the way. These things happen, especially when you’re a beginner. But don’t worry — we’ve all been there and we have plenty of stories too! …
Hey crocheters! Have you ever been interested in becoming a crochet pattern tester? It’s a great way to flex your crochet skills and help out a designer at the same time. Designers really rely on their testers to give feedback and help improve their patterns …
Are you a passionate crocheter longing to show your support for designers and makers in the crochet community? But, maybe, budget constraints are holding you back from buying patterns or materials? We all look forward to those free pdf events or CALs. They are a …
Crafters spend so much of their year gifting items they make or fulfilling any requests their loved ones have. During this season, sometimes the creative battery starts to dim a little (especially if you’ve been running around getting everything ready for the holidays). And while …
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 …
At the end of 2020 we decided that we were going to come up with a mini course to teach people how to corner to corner (also referred to as C2C)! This can be such a fun technique and there are so many gorgeous patterns …
Polymer Clay DIY Crochet Hook Handles Tutorial We all have those plain metal, boring, and VERY uncomfortable to use hooks from when we first started crocheting. Like this one: Sara asked me to test a pattern with a 3.5mm hook. My smallest comfy grip is …
