The Chasing Rabbits Cowl is the perfect way to add some color to your fall and winter wardrobe. Each cowl is made using a color gradient yarn, where two are never exactly the same. Using a variety of textured stitches gives this cowl lots of fun character while the light-weight wool blend yarn allows for…
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The Bead Stitch – A free how to crochet tutorial
The bead stitch: another great textured stitch to add to your crochet library. This is not a difficult stitch to learn so don’t be intimidated by it’s appearance; in fact I was amazed at how simple it actually was once I put my yarn and hook to practice. The bead stitch does use up some…
The Back Bump – A Crochet Tutorial
One of the first things we learn when crocheting, is how to make a chain. But do we know all of the parts of the chain? Do we understand how inserting our hook here instead of there changes the look and feel of our work? Crocheting into the back bump of the chain is a…
The Magic Knot – A Crochet Tutorial
Joining a new skein of yarn into your crochet project can seriously be a nerve wracking experience for some. Is the yarn going to hold? What if the whole thing unravels after you’ve put all of this time into creating it?! More ends to weave in? Ugh! I’ll pass… The Magic Knot is a technique…
Learning crochet basics: What supplies do I need to get started?
Uh oh! So, you’ve decided to learn how to crochet. And now you’ve found yourself standing in the aisles of Hobby Lobby or JoAnn’s, filling your cart with all of the pretty, soft and squishy yarn and shiny hooks and needles….. and your bill is up to about $4927462882! You slowly and sadly start putting…
