I don't like knots or sewing in ends. If I do amigurumi, I prefer to crochet over the yarn ends whenever possible. In almost every other case I prefer the Russian Join. To my experience, It can be used with most yarns and it blends in very well. I also use the Russian Join, if I suddenly find a knot in the middle of my yarn ball.
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.
Do you need to know your gauge? No. You can certainly crochet without knowing your gauge. But if you want to have just the slightest idea of what size your final work will be, you need it.
Very often the never-did-a-gauge-swatch-chat is followed by a funny story about extremely large or small hats.
It doesn't take long to learn to do a gauge swatch and it might save you hours of frogging for the rest of your life!
This is my first time felting anything in the washing machine. - At least on purpose.
So, I'm clearly not an expert, BUT! - If you are like me, you would think, this was time consuming and difficult.
It was a piece of cake and amusing too!
I am definitely going to try this again soon.
This is how it works...
So, I'm clearly not an expert, BUT! - If you are like me, you would think, this was time consuming and difficult.
It was a piece of cake and amusing too!
I am definitely going to try this again soon.
This is how it works...
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?
Earlier I wrote about how to Start a New Row with a Fake Stitch.
Also called no-chain double crochet/treble crochet or chainless double crochet.
I've gotten more questions about this - especially for other stitches than double crochet.
So here is an elaboration on the subject.
Also called no-chain double crochet/treble crochet or chainless double crochet.
I've gotten more questions about this - especially for other stitches than double crochet.
So here is an elaboration on the subject.
Making a perfect flat circle is not always easy. There are a lot of things to consider. Most blogs only cover a small part of this exercise. Therefor I've collected some good guides and tutorials for you.
With this in hand, you should know the most important things, there is to know about a (perfect) flat circle.
With this in hand, you should know the most important things, there is to know about a (perfect) flat circle.
Use the Perfect Stitch Marker
Once in a while you work on something, were you need to count and count and count. Most of the time you are counting rows and sometimes you need to make sure, you do the increase/decrease or color change in the right place.FYI: You don't need to count the same rows again and again.
A little Toy for Your Next Project?
Babies love smiley faces. This is a happy little sun that crackles when squeezed. The sun is loved by my 1½-year old girl as well as my 3-year old toddler. You can make it of leftover yarn.It is perfect as a present for a baby shower. Make 3 of them and put them on a string and you have a stroller toy, the baby will love!
The Smiley Sun amigurumi pattern is currently available as part of a 3-piece package at LoveCrafts in Danish and English.
Or can be bought individually at Ravelry in both Languages.
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.
Nice looking edges are important, if you want to make a decent work. But sometimes they are teasing. One of the better tricks to know, is how to make the first stitch in a row look good.
For instance: There are different advices of how to start a double crochet row. Some do two chains others do three chains. And - SIGH! - sometimes it feels like 2½ chain would be better.
There is actually an even prettier way to start a new row.
For instance: There are different advices of how to start a double crochet row. Some do two chains others do three chains. And - SIGH! - sometimes it feels like 2½ chain would be better.
There is actually an even prettier way to start a new row.
Working in a spiral is one of my favorite ways to work for a flat circle, amigurumi or likewise. The reason is, you don't get ugly looking joints, as if you close each round with a slip stitch. And yes! I do know there are prettier methods for seamless joining than the slip stitch.
What to use for filling? I hear this question a lot from the amigurumi people in the Facebook groups I'm in. First: Make sure it can be washed, if you really need that.