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.
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.
You have already made the base of your hat. Now you want a ribbed brim.
And when your hat is done, you want the hat to look smooth and soft without those edgy corners from your increases. Or maybe you want a little decoration?
This post gives you:
And when your hat is done, you want the hat to look smooth and soft without those edgy corners from your increases. Or maybe you want a little decoration?
This post gives you:
- Nice tips for doing a ribbed brim
- Guidelines for blocking
- Tips for making ears
Front Post and Back Post crochet stitches add a nice relief effect to your work.
Among others you can use them to make basket weave stitch patterns, cable-work and ribbed stitch patterns. The ribbed stitch patterns even comes with a little flexibility.
(If you want a very flexible rib, look for The Top Stitch Rib post here).
Among others you can use them to make basket weave stitch patterns, cable-work and ribbed stitch patterns. The ribbed stitch patterns even comes with a little flexibility.
(If you want a very flexible rib, look for The Top Stitch Rib post here).
Here is a tutorial that works.
The Loop Stitch is a fun stitch to do and it gives you a great different texture, that can be used with all kinds of items. You decide whether you want the loops as they are, or if you want to cut them, when you are done.
Use the Loop Stitch for a rug, a pillow, amigurumi figures OR what about a Christmas beard?
The Loop Stitch is a fun stitch to do and it gives you a great different texture, that can be used with all kinds of items. You decide whether you want the loops as they are, or if you want to cut them, when you are done.
Use the Loop Stitch for a rug, a pillow, amigurumi figures OR what about a Christmas beard?
I am busy on a project, but I don't know what I'm doing!
I've joined another Mystery Crochet-A-Long.
Deadline for joining now is Tuesday October 11th.
So Hurry Up if you want to join too!
You can find the Facebook group for the CAL here.
I've joined another Mystery Crochet-A-Long.
Deadline for joining now is Tuesday October 11th.
So Hurry Up if you want to join too!
You can find the Facebook group for the CAL here.