How I Learned To Read Crochet Patterns In 5 Easy Steps
Not too long ago I was in your shoes, the desperate “I just don’t get it” pair of shoes. It was a very uncomfortable position to be in. I just didn’t know how to read crochet patterns. If you’ve landed...
View ArticleRussian Join: Change Skeins Without Knots or Ends
Russian Join: No Knots, No Ends Sounds great, right?! It is, it’s one of the coolest techniques I’ve tried so far. At first glance, it seems to solve all of our little nuances – knots and ends! I say...
View ArticleAddi Click Tunisian Crochet Hook Set Review
I’m often asked what kind of crochet hooks I use on a daily basis and I’m more than happy to share this information with you! Truth is, I’ve tried just about every hook on the market. I’m what you...
View ArticleHow I Broke Free From the Visual Tools and Completed My First Pattern Only...
If I can do it, so can you I’m a self-taught crocheter from YouTube, like many of you. Funny story about that. One evening after work, I told my husband, “I’m going to Hobby Lobby and I’m going to come...
View ArticleFive Ways To Eliminate or Prevent Tunisian Crochet Curling
Tunisian Crochet Curling…What am I doing wrong? This is the number one question that comes up when someone tries Tunisian crochet for the first time. It makes sense to think we are doing something...
View ArticleWhat Is Frogging?
Frogging? Say what? What is frogging? I’m asked this question all the time, “Brittany, what is frogging?” So if you haven’t heard of this one before don’t worry, you’re not alone! Frogging is the act...
View ArticleAll About Crochet Hooks Part One: Materials
It’s no surprise that crochet hooks are the most important tool we use. Our crochet hook, in many ways, determines the outcome of our entire crocheting experience – enjoyment, neatness, hand fatigue...
View ArticleCrochet Oval
A few months ago, I published The Ultimate Guide to Crochet in the Round. But what if you need to crochet an oval? Do the same rules apply? The short answer is no. You will need to apply some of the...
View ArticleBHP022: Starting From Scratch – How to Begin a Crochet Project Without a Pattern
Step out of your comfort zone and start a project without a pattern. You’ll be glad you did. If you find yourself working within the comfort of a pattern but find yourself losing interest, it may be...
View ArticleHow to Make Tassels by Hand
How to Make Tassels? It’s Easy! The Craft Yarn Council made an announcement recently calling all yarn lovers to join them in their Pom Pom Party! They kicked off the festivities with 10 quick and...
View ArticleHow to Calculate Yarn In a Project – How I do It and the Tools I Use
How much yarn is in your project? This is one of those questions I wish I figured out the answer to sooner. In my early days of designing (we’re talking the first year) while writing up my patterns, I...
View ArticleHow to Make a Gauge Swatch
This resource was sponsored by Red Heart Yarns Everyone tells you to make a gauge swatch. Here’s why. When was the last time you worked tirelessly on a project only to find that it didn’t fit? This is...
View ArticleCrochet Pattern Structure and Format
Understanding the structure of a written pattern is the first step to mastering the skill of reading patterns. Each element has an important role and purpose. I like to think of these elements as...
View ArticleHow to Join Granny Squares with an Invisible Seam
This post is sponsored by Yarnspirations Why Join with an Invisible Seam? There are dozens of different granny square joining techniques and each has their time and place. Joining with the invisible...
View ArticleUnderstanding Crochet Diagram Format
This is Step #4 of the Master Crochet Patterns Series. “I understand things better when they are in graphics, not words.” -Robert Wilson When was the last time you ran into an old acquaintance,...
View ArticleSell Crochet – Formula for Pricing Crochet to Sell
Whether you sell crochet for fun or for your business, you need to get the price just right. One of the most frequently asked questions I see over and over is “how do I know how to price my stuff?” No...
View ArticleHow to Read a Crochet Pattern
Not too long ago I was in your shoes, the desperate “I just don’t get it” pair of shoes. It was a very uncomfortable position to be in. I just didn’t know how to read crochet patterns. If you’ve landed...
View ArticleCrochet Afghans that Will Last: Six Yarns to Crochet an Heirloom
Best Yarn For Crochet Afghans – Not all will withstand the test of time. Have you ever spent, oh let’s say 60 hours crocheting a beautiful afghan? That’s being quite modest really. Some afghans take...
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