I am asked all the time if a particular pattern will fit a certain doll. Once you know how to resize a pattern, you can make ANY pattern fit your doll! I have used this formula for resizing many patterns with...
17 Crochet and Knitting Tips and Tricks Whether you knit or crochet with a passion or just occasionally, here are a series of useful tips picked up over a lifetime of crafting that should help most any...
For years I've wondered the best way to clean older crochet thread, doilies or any thread crochet of the age spots other types of aging of thread, without damaging it. BLEACH is an absolute NO-NO! Or liquid...
INEXPENSIVE STIFFENING SOLUTION FOR CROCHET AND LACE WORK Please vote on this guide at the bottom of the page. I like to use this solution for my crochet work that needs to be stiffened because it is...
I have had to learn quickly what is important when it comes to alpaca fiber so I thought I would share; First some terms- raw - this means the fiber has been taken straight from the animal and has not been...
During the period between 1900-1930, crochet was a popular pastime. For many women, it was more than just a hobby; it was an economical means to create linens, dainty laces for their lingerie, yokes for their...
Boutique Crochet Clothing A boutique crochet item takes many hours to complete. Washing one of these items incorrectly can distroy (a handmade)boutique item. Drycleaning is a great option to cleaning crochet...
CHROCHETED SCRUNCHIE GUIDE INSTRUCTION PATTERN By Elva Use for ponytails, hair buns, cuffs for blouses, small dog or cat collar, dress up a candle. The uses for these scrunchies are...
Crochet is a traditional art dating back to the Sixteenth Century. An art that once helped save a Nation from starvation became the accomplishment of queens. The word itself is derived from the French word...
There is almost an endless combination of projects that can be created from the basic granny square motif. This guide will offer five ideas for projects that can be made with Granny Squares that either a...