Crochet Tutorials

The Benefits of Steam Blocking

The Benefits of Steam Blocking

Steam-blocking is an efficient method that enhances the appearance of your knit/crochet projects, just remember that not all fibers can handle hot steam. For instance, acrylic will melt or lose...

The Benefits of Steam Blocking

Steam-blocking is an efficient method that enhances the appearance of your knit/crochet projects, just remember that not all fibers can handle hot steam. For instance, acrylic will melt or lose...

Join-As-You-Go With Single Crochet

Join-As-You-Go With Single Crochet

Join-as-you-go with Single Crochet is a great technique for connecting individually made motifs while working the last round of each motif. To complete a sc-join, insert the hook into the indicated stitch...

Join-As-You-Go With Single Crochet

Join-as-you-go with Single Crochet is a great technique for connecting individually made motifs while working the last round of each motif. To complete a sc-join, insert the hook into the indicated stitch...

The Science of Accurate Crochet Gauge for Flat Circles

Accurate Crochet Gauge for Flat Circles

What causes the edges of a crochet circle to not lie flat, despite following the instructions, recommended hook size, and yarn accurately? Several factors can lead to ruffling or tightening...

Accurate Crochet Gauge for Flat Circles

What causes the edges of a crochet circle to not lie flat, despite following the instructions, recommended hook size, and yarn accurately? Several factors can lead to ruffling or tightening...

Picot Joining Tutorial by IraRott

Join-As-You-Go With Picot

The join-as-you-go technique allows you attach individually made motifs to each other through the stitches of the final round, eliminating the need for sewing at the end as every motif is joined...

Join-As-You-Go With Picot

The join-as-you-go technique allows you attach individually made motifs to each other through the stitches of the final round, eliminating the need for sewing at the end as every motif is joined...

Tacking and Tying Crochet Quilts

Tacking and Tying Crochet Quilts

A backing adds warmth and comfort to a blanket, serving as a finishing touch for projects with stranded colorwork and concealing yarn floats between layers. Knit and crochet blankets require...

Tacking and Tying Crochet Quilts

A backing adds warmth and comfort to a blanket, serving as a finishing touch for projects with stranded colorwork and concealing yarn floats between layers. Knit and crochet blankets require...

The Benefits of Wet Blocking

The Benefits of Wet Blocking

Wet blocking is a finishing step, often used in crochet patterns. It greatly enhances the appearance of stitches, seams, and the overall look. It also ensures accurate measurements, as certain fibers...

The Benefits of Wet Blocking

Wet blocking is a finishing step, often used in crochet patterns. It greatly enhances the appearance of stitches, seams, and the overall look. It also ensures accurate measurements, as certain fibers...