…ng 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!Amigurumi Videos That’s not all! There are even…
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Adorn Anew Blog Tour: How to dye a gradient yarn with kool-aid!
…ever knitted with beads before, so the reason I was so stoked to be on the blog tour is that I knew it would give me a push to give knitting with beads a try. Beads add such a beautiful bling to your project without increasing the difficulty by too much. Besides, I know Laura’s work. The instructions in her patterns and accompanying videos on her site are fabulous. I wouldn’t run into any trouble. So, anyway… (this is one of thos…
Continue ReadingUltimate Crochet Hook Review: which hook is right for you?
…Addi Bamboo, Addi Comfort Grip, Clover Takumi, Etimo Cushion Grip. Do you crochet tightly? If you tend to crochet very tightly, a hook with a tapered throat will probably only make the problem worse (as you’re tempted to pull the yarn tightly around the thinner parts of the throat). Try a hook with an inline throat. Hooks to try: Susan Bates (all models), any hook made from Bamboo (because of the way tapered hooks thin at the top, most wood…
Continue ReadingInterview with Miss Julep: tips for budding designers
…ds’ for a little while now (she was even a stop on my Cuddly Crochet Blog Tour in 2010). She’s a fabulous stuffed animal designer (the reason I found her) as well as making oodles of cute accessory designs in both knit and crochet. And, she’s published and famous… and I knew I had found my girl! Here’s the interview: You make the cutest animals in both knitting and crochet! (LOVE bi-craftual designers!) When did you l…
Continue ReadingMeet Craftwich: maker of delicious hand-carved crochet hooks!
…hat wood-whispering! I couldn’t be happier! The Process of Carving a Crochet Hook I love making things with my hands: I sew, I knit, I crochet, I bake… but I have to admit, the idea of carving something out of wood seems both amazing and baffling. I was delighted that Monica was willing to give me some insight into her process. Choosing the Wood It all begins with selecting the right raw materials. Monica says, “I collect wood fr…
Continue ReadingKnook (knitting with a crochet hook): is it worth learning?
…holding the yarn in the left hand, which is how a crocheter holds it when crocheting), crocheters have a fairly easy time learning to knit. So, if you’re deciding whether to learn to knook, it’s important to think about your goals. Do you want to knit socks? Learn to knit. Do you want to knit sweaters? Learn to knit. Do you just love the look of knitted fabric and want to make small projects? Maybe knooking is for you. One main factor…
Continue ReadingHow to Read a Bead Crochet Pattern
…rns, of the type you’ll find on Pinterest and online! Finding a Bead Crochet Pattern Much of the bead crocheting comes out of Eastern Europe, so it’s a good thing that patterns don’t use a lot of words! If you search Pinterest for ‘bead crochet pattern’, you’ll find oodles! You can also search Etsy and you’ll discover a number of patterns. They vary greatly in complexity and size, but don’t worryR…
Continue ReadingThe Future of Crochet: 3D Printing for Hooks
…n the millions by a manufacturer or you can purchase a hand-carved, custom crochet hook. In the future, I think there will be a third option. Hang on to your crochet hooks. What’s wrong with the current options? When a manufacturer makes a crochet hook, they’re trying to make one that will appeal to a large number of people. Their goal is to sell them by the thousands/millions. While there are lots of different designs (read this blog…
Continue ReadingQuick Crochet for the Home Review + Giveaway!
…n and a total powerhouse in the crochet world. Moogly is known for amazing crochet tutorials, Crochet-a-longs and fabulous giveaways, and has an astounding following (over 340k facebook fans!). So, when I found out about her new book, Quick Crochet for the Home, I suspected it would be good! Good news. I was right! It’s fabulous! We all like a quick project… but sometimes ‘quick’ equals ‘Easy and boring thing with big…
Continue ReadingUltimate Crochet Hook Review: the review!
…g needle (my personal favorite needle), making for low-friction and speedy crocheting. Even though I love holding the hook, I don’t love actually crocheting with it. Perhaps my hands are too small? I can’t pin it down exactly, but something about the design of the hook forces my palm to be further from my thumb than I like it to be. Despite giving it a fair go, I just can’t get used to it. Pluses: The handle is super-comfortable,…
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