…helpful to keep an extra copy. Here are some ideas: Back up your computer onto an external hard drive or use a backup service (Cloud storage is one example). If you purchase your patterns from Ravelry, click the ‘add to library option’ to keep a copy available online. If you receive your pattern via email, keep a copy of the email. Happy knitting & crocheting!…
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Crochet Video Tutorials: basic stitches and amigurumi techniques
…fun… and these videos are here to help! Getting Started with Amigurumi Basic Crochet Stitches The videos for the single crochet, single crochet decrease (sc2tog) and single crochet increase are being updated! Stay tuned for the new ones! Advanced Stitches If you’re having trouble with your loop stitch unravelling… you’re missing one crucial step in your crocheting! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make it super-secure!Am…
Continue Reading7 Social Media sites for your Yarn-y Business
…There’s also a limit to the number of friends you can have, so your account will get switched over if your audience grows big enough. Flickr Website: www.flickr.com How someone follows you: A person adds you as a ‘contact’. Media: Photos, with comments. Suggested Frequency: No limit, within reason. Flickr began as a place to share photos, but has evolved into a photo conversation site. You can join groups (for example, I’m…
Continue ReadingA Crocheter’s Guide to Pattern Reading- free download
…l like patterns are a foreign language? You’re not alone! Many of us crocheters learn how to do the stitches from a family member or friend, and don’t learn to read the patterns until much later. And it’s true, reading a pattern can be scary… but well worth learning how! Once you can read a pattern, you’ll be able to make anything! I teach a class called ‘Pattern reading for Crocheter’s’, and since I…
Continue ReadingFree Download: Flower Barrette Instructions and Templates!
…the Flower Barrette Kit, which has the materials to make 3 barrettes! Enjoy!…
Continue ReadingFree Beginner’s Guide to Amigurumi
…d every Craftsy class includes: 6 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access Hours of close-up instruction The ability to replay any portion of the video lesson Downloadable patterns & materials for the course PLUS answers from Stacey in the virtual classroom! In this class, you’ll learn to crochet a bird, bear, racoon and deer. More importantly (even though the class is worth the price just for those 4 patterns!), you’ll learn…
Continue ReadingFree Bulky Hat Pattern + Bulky Rainbow Samplers!
…can download the pdf, here. You can knit the entire hat with one 16″ circular… no need to switch to double points! You can grab the Size 13 needle you’ll need… and that’s all! The hat is sized to fit a woman’s medium (21″ head circumference), but is pretty stretchy, so you can probably fit it on a slightly larger one! Get your Bulky Rainbow Sampler Pack Okay, so now you have your pattern. I bet you want th…
Continue ReadingLearn to Crochet: Lesson 1
I’m going to teach you to crochet! Yes, you. Really. Hi there! Maybe we haven’t met before, so I’ll introduce myself. I’m Stacey, and I’m going to help you learn to crochet! I’m the designer & teacher behind FreshStitches, author and blogger. No matter which hat I’m wearing, I’m most well-known for my step-by-step tutorials and videos. I have 4 crochet classes on Craftsy and teach interna…
Continue ReadingPlush Week: DIY Fluffies
…cuties! Describe what’s in your ‘tool box’. What’s crucial to your craft? paper, pencils to design. Sewing machine and thread to sew the prototype and final plush. What’s your studio space like? A bit messy. I’m not a very organized person, I wish I was! What’s your absolute favorite thing you’ve made? Love Elephant is my favorite. It turned out so freaky adorable. It is one of my DIY patterns. Tell…
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