Crochet for Charity Crochet can create beautiful items to wear, to decorate your home with, to play with or snuggle up with. Often, crafters share these creations with family and friends. There is another...
Thank you for taking the time to read this guide. I will attempt to explain some simple techniques about crocheting that will allow you to have a lot of fun, and maybe even make a bit of a profit! When first...
Having problems reading crochet patterns? I have been crocheting for well over 35 years and teaching crochet for over 15 years. While instructing, I have observed some of the problems that beginners encounter....
Be sure to unfold afghans so the stitches will be viewed more easily and in greater detail. Try to keep the edges straight, being careful not to stretch them too much. Bidders often look for marks of good...
One of the most popular -- and needy -- baby yarn projects you can get involved with is to knit 'preemie hats.' Premature babies often weigh less than 5 pounds (and as little as 14 ounces!) and their internal...
MY STITCH MARKERS ARE MADE WITH A LOBSTER CLASP EASY TO USE. THREAD THEM ONTO THE YARN BEFORE YOUSTART WORKING WITH IT THAT WAY WHEN THE PATTERN SAYS "PLACE MARKER HERE" ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SLIDE IT UP AND...
Remember when you crochet anything that you can alter the pattern to suit what you want. Blankets can be made larger or smaller, with different borders, or with fringe. Think about who you are making it for...