Knitting and Crocheting

It’s hat season, and you are probably stocking up on beanies to stay toasty. But a knit or crochet hat is never complete without a pom pom attached to the…

Blocking is an important part of crocheting. They help to keep your work from warping and make your stitches look neater. When crocheting repetitive motifs like granny squares, blocking is…

Crochet clothing and home decor items have been all the buzz lately, and you can see that a lot of fashion brands are jumping on the trend. Given crochet’s popularity,…

Knitting and crochet are two of the most popular yarn arts. Using yarn of various sizes, you can make nearly anything, including hats, blankets, shawls, sweaters, and socks. There are…

The most basic first question that every beginner crocheter asks is how to hold a crochet hook? How you hold the crochet hook can be a huge factor that decides…

When you first learn how to knit, the first thing you make is probably a square dishcloth. However, if you only use plain stockinette stitch (knitting on every right side…

There are many reasons why you might want to substitute your yarn in a knitting or crocheting project. Perhaps you want to use a more durable fiber or want to…

Every crocheter knows that the summer season is a great time to showcase their handmade crochet crop tops and bikinis. While these things are quick and fun to make, you…

When creating a crochet piece, there’s usually a right side and wrong side of the fabric that you are creating. Most patterns usually indicate which row is the right side…

When it comes to crocheting, a single ball of yarn can get you pretty far. If you want to make a big blanket using as little yarn as possible, there…