Happy Valentines! Let us do the first part of the StoneGnome Infinity Scarf. I have released the new video for the CAL.
I'll recommend that you watch the full video at least once. There are several tips in there, you might need. Later, you can get back here and use the notes for a better overview.
I'll recommend that you watch the full video at least once. There are several tips in there, you might need. Later, you can get back here and use the notes for a better overview.
The scarf is lovely, isn't it? If you want one too, join me for a Crochet-Along (CAL).
I've made the first video recordings of how to make my StoneGnome Infinity Scarf and I will have an introduction ready next Friday.
I've made the first video recordings of how to make my StoneGnome Infinity Scarf and I will have an introduction ready next Friday.
I see a lot of questions these days about how to get circles like Rozeta* - but also squares - to lay flat and avoid the wonky look.
There are more things you can do to avoid wavy edges.
There are more things you can do to avoid wavy edges.
Don't you think a big and a smaller pillow looks good together? The bonus-pages for the Heart on Fire is ready now. This means the pattern now includes a smaller heart too.
Tomorrow it is Valentine's Day and everyone deserves at least one heart. Here is one for you.
The pattern is free for a while. See the details below.
The pattern is free for a while. See the details below.
We took a break the other day and went to the beach. I grabbed one of my older ideas on the way out and got this little beauty for you.
You really don't need that little knot in the beginning of your next crochet project. Here is a video showing how to avoid it.
It works with regular crochet as well as Tunisian and it doesn't matter how you like to hook into your starting chain.
It works with regular crochet as well as Tunisian and it doesn't matter how you like to hook into your starting chain.
See here how to do it without getting into a big mess and get some tips about yarn usage, hook size etc.
Then a new stitch pops up and makes everyone excited.
I also have a little workaround for you, that helps you close gaps in the left side of your work
Last week I wrote about the Forgotten Crochet Stitch - aka the very versatile slip stitch. Since then, I've spent hours chatting about it and got requests for tutorials too - especially for video tutorials. So I've got a lot coming up about slip stitches, that will hopefully be helpful.
We tend to forget that this stitch is very versatile and can be used for much more. It can give your work a dense - though soft and drapable - fabric, you can use it for decoration, and it can be used for a stretchy ribbing.
Have you figured out by now, what stitch I'm referring to?
The yarn bowl has three slits at the top, which keeps your yarn in place. The bowl can be carried as a little bag and you can easily remove any yarn from the bowl without cutting the yarn. Due to it being felted, it is relatively heavy for its size, which helps it stay, where you want it.
The pattern can be purchased from LoveCrafts and Ravelry and includes:
Did you ever think about how many different crocheted ribbings there exist? I think most of us just do whatever a pattern tells us - or you find a page telling you 'how to crochet a ribbing'. As in one ribbing.
Being conscious about the different kinds of ribbing is an advantage, if you want to be able to change an existing pattern or make your own design.
Being conscious about the different kinds of ribbing is an advantage, if you want to be able to change an existing pattern or make your own design.
It takes advantage of the natural curling of a crocheted work and it will also help you prevent the rolling of the rest of your work.
This might be the tiniest advice ever, but wouldn't you like to get rid of the knot you get, when you start a new project?
You probably start with a slip knot and pull it tight. Then you have a little hard knot in the corner of your work. It doesn't add anything good to your work and can be difficult to hide - even if making a border - as it is always trying to run away and stick out.
You probably start with a slip knot and pull it tight. Then you have a little hard knot in the corner of your work. It doesn't add anything good to your work and can be difficult to hide - even if making a border - as it is always trying to run away and stick out.