Crochet Tutorials

The Importance of Gauge

The Importance of The Gauge

The significance of knitting and crochet gauge in achieving accurate sizing cannot be overstated. Below are two hats made with medium‑weight (4) yarn and the same hook size. Even though...

The Importance of The Gauge

The significance of knitting and crochet gauge in achieving accurate sizing cannot be overstated. Below are two hats made with medium‑weight (4) yarn and the same hook size. Even though...

Slip Stitch Joining – Not As You Go

Slip Stitch Joining – Not As You Go

Here are two of my favorite methods for joining crochet motifs with a slip stitch. Unlike join‑as‑you‑go techniques, these methods allow you to finish all motifs individually first, then seam...

Slip Stitch Joining – Not As You Go

Here are two of my favorite methods for joining crochet motifs with a slip stitch. Unlike join‑as‑you‑go techniques, these methods allow you to finish all motifs individually first, then seam...

Wall Hangings From Crochet Rug Patterns

Wall Art From Crochet Rug Patterns

If a crochet rug feels too beautiful to step on, turn it into wall art instead. Many of my rug patterns can be transformed into wall hangings, table covers, doilies,...

Wall Art From Crochet Rug Patterns

If a crochet rug feels too beautiful to step on, turn it into wall art instead. Many of my rug patterns can be transformed into wall hangings, table covers, doilies,...

Creating a Modern Design Using Traditional Elements

Tips on Creating a Charming Parasol

I love incorporating traditional lace into modern designs, using classic motifs and techniques as inspiration. I began designing dresses and parasols in 2005, and over the years I’ve continued refining...

Tips on Creating a Charming Parasol

I love incorporating traditional lace into modern designs, using classic motifs and techniques as inspiration. I began designing dresses and parasols in 2005, and over the years I’ve continued refining...

Join-As-You-Go With Slip Stitch

Join-As-You-Go With Slip Stitch

In my Pinky The Piggy Blanket, each block is made individually and then joined to the previous blocks using the Join‑As‑You‑Go (JAYG) technique with slip stitches. Because each block is attached...

Join-As-You-Go With Slip Stitch

In my Pinky The Piggy Blanket, each block is made individually and then joined to the previous blocks using the Join‑As‑You‑Go (JAYG) technique with slip stitches. Because each block is attached...

Join-As-You-Go With Arches

Join-As-You-Go With Arches

With the Join‑As‑You‑Go technique, motifs can be connected during the final round by slip‑stitching through the corresponding arches of the motif you’ve already completed. This creates a clean, seamless join...

Join-As-You-Go With Arches

With the Join‑As‑You‑Go technique, motifs can be connected during the final round by slip‑stitching through the corresponding arches of the motif you’ve already completed. This creates a clean, seamless join...