…230; Step 1: remove your hook Step 2: insert locking stitch marker. First, open up the stitch marker (or safety pin)… Slip the stitch marker into the loop that you removed your hook from: Then, close the stitch marker: You’re done! That’s right… you can drag your crochet around all you want now, it’s not going to unravel! Wasn’t that simple? Hope it’s a useful tip for you! Come back every Tuesday for a new…
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Wanna peek inside my finished studio?
…r & winder fastened on top: Moving around the room, I’ve got an open shelving unit that holds all of my boxes for shipping kits, books & finished animals (and keeps my tv and printer on top!): You can’t have a stuffed-animal studio without keeping some stuffed animals, right? I’m keeping mine in the crib that my uncle made for me when I was an infant: I’m very lucky to have a closet where I can store all of my stu…
Continue ReadingAmi Club by FreshStitches
…ns, Ami Club is the place for you! Ami Club is a amigurumi-focused crochet community built for learning, sharing crochet techniques, showing off your latest projects… and of course, having fun! Join in on crochet-a-longs, swaps and other events! Club membership includes: A new, exclusive amgurumi pattern download each month Access to exclusive video, e-book and tutorial content Membership to the FreshStitches forums 10% discount off all craf…
Continue ReadingAmerican/British Conversion chart: cut out & save!
…r my 3rd year of spending 1/15th of my year in the Land Down Under, I am becoming increasingly aware of the differences between the US and Australia. Forget about vegemite vs. peanut butter… the real issue is sorting out your crochet patterns! I made a handy-dandy guide that you can cut out and carry along with you. You don’t even need to travel much to use it: chances are, you’ve run across a great pattern from another country,…
Continue ReadingStacey’s BIG Birthday Sale!
…nly lasts 24 hours… so make sure to take advantage! Frequently Asked Questions Ack! I missed the sale. Can I still get the discount? Nope, sorry! The sale is only for 24 hours! The pattern is still showing the full price on the website. What’s going on? The sale price doesn’t show until you add the pattern to your cart. Once you do, the sale price will show up! I added the pattern to my cart, but I’m not seeing the sale pri…
Continue ReadingTip for working long color changes in crochet
…y when there are only a few stitches between color changes. I get a lot of questions about how to handle the color changes for the body of Nelson the Owl. To crochet Nelson’s body and head, you crochet 20 stitches in one color, then 40 stitches in another color, meaning stranding doesn’t work too well. Today, I’ll show you what I do! One option is to cut the yarn every time you change colors, and tie a knot. However, this is time…
Continue ReadingHow to hand wash socks
…nging: Don’t get too disgusted by the icky-color of water that might come out… don’t forget, they’re socks! Lay flat on a towel to dry. When they’re dry, re-stock your sock drawer! That’s not so hard, right? If hand washing sounds like a nightmare to you, then I highly recommend that you knit all of your socks with machine washable yarn. Otherwise, your socks will wind up sitting in your drawer like an obscure a…
Continue ReadingLearn to Read Crochet Patterns!
…ut you’ll have the knowledge to go out and read crochet patterns on your own! There’s no limit to what you can do! What are you waiting for? There’s no better time to tackle crochet patterns! Each Craftsy workshop comes with an incredible number of step-by-step photos, and you can ask the instructor (that’s me!) questions at any time! That means you’ll get personalized attention and never get stuck! You ready? Click h…
Continue ReadingChanging colors and stranding yarn in crochet colorwork
…n you’re doing color changes, but the technique I’m going to recommend is stranding your yarn, and then cutting and knotting it. The advantage to this technique is that it’s comfortable for crocheting (i.e., you aren’t interrupted by cutting the yarn twice every round) and it achieves the desired look. If you’ve crocheted Nelson the owl, then you’re probably familiar with the technique. But, I’m going to r…
Continue ReadingAre your eyeballs on straight? Amigurumi eyeballs, I mean!
…g fun in the slug-a-long? Today, I’m going to talk about a couple of questions that have come up about eyes. Your slug will be lookin’ at you straight-on after this post! How to prevent ‘over-buggy’ eyes Hannah the slug has buggy eyes. They’re crocheted white bulbs with a plastic eye in the center. Sometimes, the plastic eye sticks out too far, and looks ‘over-buggy’. How do you fix it? Easy! The over-bugg…
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