…e), and sketch out a lesson plan. Make sure you are allotting for time for questions, and accommodating to crocheters who might not be too speedy. One good strategy is to try to arrange the skills so that slower students can continue a certain feature at home (for example, finishing the 2nd wing on the ladybug), and still move onto the next skill in class. As an example, I might plan to cover ‘crochet’ skills (counting, the sloppy slip…
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How to crochet arms onto your amigurumi
How’s your doll coming along? Some speedy folks have already finished theirs (wow!), but I still have decisions to make. Like, what color should her dress be? Hmm… these are the big questions! Today, I’m going to show you how to crochet on the arms. The technique is described in the pattern… but oftentimes, some different photos and a new explanation can help if you’re stuck! Crocheting on arms: when and why? I̵…
Continue ReadingKawaii Amigurumi Crochet: Adorable Animals & Friends
…Discover the basics of Kawaii crochet to stitch, build and decorate authentic amigurumi with instruction from crochet designer Stacey Trock. Using Japanese charts, you’ll discover how to work spiral and joined rounds, add expressive features and customize projects for the perfect level of cuteness. https://freshstitches.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/10657_Stacey_Trock_360p.mp4 …
Continue ReadingFinding yarn stores in Bermuda
…n’t get a good survey of what other brands they carried. And, in the Commonwealth tradition of yarn shops, they carried needlepoint/cross-stitch as well as crochet/knitting supplies. Funniest Product Award I also found a product that made me giggle (especially since I’m an amigurumi-lover… So, you can have a knitted amigurumi creation without any actual knitting! *giggle* What do Bermudans do with all that yarn? Safe to say that…
Continue ReadingLittle Red in the City by Ysolda: Book Review
…work for your pattern? That’s because different fiber contents, the ways that yarn is plied and the thickness of the yarn all interact to make the yarn behave in particular ways. That’s why you can’t just substitute one yarn for another willy-nilly. Ysolda discusses the various features of yarn and how these features affect things like stitch definition, texture and final fit in a sweater. Your knitting problems, solved! My favo…
Continue Reading3KCBWDAY1: I love color!
…ght colored patches… but I settled for bright blue. My favorite colorway to work in is a beautiful rainbow: (click on any picture to zip to the project’s Ravelry page with more info) Seeing double? It’s not a typo… I really made 2 rainbow Wingspan shawls! One from handspun and one from leftover sock yarn! I love bright colors, and when I’m not knitting or crocheting a rainbow, I’m usually knitting one of my fave…
Continue ReadingCowboy Cowl!
…und (instead of flat with buttons), and my notes are on my Ravelry Project Page. The yarn is so lovely and warm, but part of me wishes I’d selected one with better stitch definition. The fuzziness of this yarn slightly blurs the great pattern happening on the front. This was a really fun pattern to knit… and now I’m even more ready for a crisp fall! Thanks for stopping by and reading! If you want to see more great finished items&…
Continue ReadingHow to Crochet an Amigurumi Wizard!
…that? And, you’ll definitely want to check out Chloe’s Ravelry page and blog to check out all of her great creations! Hereby is the ingredient list and instructions for the Transgnome Potion aka How-to-turn-your-gnome-into-a-wizard Serum! So, grab your quills and note the materials you’ll be needing: One fully-grown Freshstitches gnome, minus the hat! A bunch of tiny stars and crescent moons Yarn in magical colour, i.e. any colour you…
Continue ReadingWhat is a steel crochet hook?
…rt. You usually use steel crochet hooks to crochet with thread… this page lists helpful thread size suggestions for hook size. I use a steel crochet hook when I do bead crochet… they’re what’s needed for tiny thread! Suggestions for using steel hooks It’s pretty easy to pick up steel crochet hooks at a yard sale or thrift store, as they were very popular years ago and haven’t changed much! If you’d like to…
Continue ReadingOff the needles: my SpaceCadet shawl!
…edging! You can check out my pattern notes on the project’s Ravelry page. This yarn is scrumptious, and knit on size 8 needles, it creates a heavenly, light-weight fabric. I think it’s going to be perfect for spring! Thanks for stopping by and reading! If you want to see more great finished items… make sure to visit Tami’s Amis blog, the organizer of this great FO Friday theme! I hope you have an awesome and craft-filled w…
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