Working with 3 strands at once is faster and creates a softer, more unique texture compared to a single bulky yarn - and you might save yarn too. Here, you'll find helpful tips on yarn usage, hook size, and more to make the process smoother! Contrary to what you might think, crocheting with...
Crochet a Halloween Pumpkin. Make it happily orange, stylish, or scary. Add eyes and a mouth to your pumpkins for a playful touch, or let them keep a chic and neat look. Updated September 2023. The pattern has been tweaked and a few helpful images have been added. The pattern has two pumpkin...
Amigurumi and Tunisian Crochet arent’ something you very often think about as related. However, Tunisian crochet can be a very good choice for making nice and soft amigurumi. I missed working with Tunisian crochet stitches. Then I got inspired by our creative kids (age 6 and 8) to make a pumpkin.UPDATE. This pattern...
I see a lot of questions these days about how to get circles like Rozeta* - but also squares - to lay flat and avoid the wonky look. There are more things you can do to avoid wavy edges. ...
Don't you think a big and a smaller pillow looks good together? The bonus-pages for the Heart on...
Tomorrow it is Valentine's Day and everyone deserves at least one heart. Here is one for you. The pattern is free for a while. See the details below. ...
You really don't need that little knot in the beginning of your next crochet project. Here is a...
Here is a nice and easy-to-do Tunisian stitch pattern for you. It is one of my favorites and I rarely see other using it, which is a shame. Try it, you might love it too. I also have a little workaround for you, that helps you close gaps in the left side of...
Did you ever think about how many different crocheted ribbings there exist? I think most of us just do whatever a pattern tells us - or you find a page telling you 'how to crochet a ribbing'. As in one ribbing. Being conscious about the different kinds of ribbing is an advantage, if...
Latvian Twist - or Twisted Stitch Edge - is a knitting technique for creating a lovely border. I have seen knitters doing it, but never a crocheter. So I tried it, and you can use it, when you crochet. It takes advantage of the natural curling of a crocheted work and it will...
This might be the tiniest advice ever, but wouldn't you like to get rid of the knot you get, when you start a new project? You probably start with a slip knot and pull it tight. Then you have a little hard knot in the corner of your work. It doesn't add anything...
The back of the Tunisian Top Stitch has similarities to a chain mail when using a large hook.It is perfect for halloween or for any everyday childrens play. The project is fast and it doesn't matter, if you make a little mistake here and there. So feel free to try even if you...
A very easy way to make a hat is making it sideways. You simply crochet a long rectangle and...
You have already made the base of your hat. Now you want a ribbed brim. And when your...
I have an excellent new ribbing for you! I've been playing around with the Top Stich and found...
What type of scarf do you want? One pattern fits all desires. My newest pattern works very well for both a warm winter scarf and a light summer scarf. Plus everything in between. The pattern is perfect for crochet beginners as well as more trained crocheters. It is available on my designer page...
I've always wanted to learn how to crochet with my left hand too. It would definitely give you...
