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 top. Pom poms are super cute, fun, and maybe a little quirky. If you love them as much as we do, you may be interested…
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 a required step to help all of your granny squares achieve the desired shape and size. What are the best blocking mats for crochet? If…
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, many wonder whether mass-produced crochet is made by machines or by hand. Can crochet be done by machine? No crochet cannot be done by machine….
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 different yarn fibers, too, such as wool, acrylic, and cotton. So, what is the best cotton yarn for socks? The best cotton yarn for socks…
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 how fast you can crochet, how even your stitches will look, and how comfortable it is to crochet for a long time. There are two…
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 row and purling on every wrong side row), your dishcloth will curl up and won’t stay flat even after blocking. Using a selvedge stitch can…
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 make a fabric that’s more breathable. Perhaps you want to make the project go faster by using a chunkier yarn. But how exactly does yarn…
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 need a basic understanding of construction and sizing to make the perfect fitting crochet bra cup. So, what is there to know about crochet…
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 and which row is the wrong side. What should you know about the right side and wrong side of crochet? The right side of the…
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 are a few crochet stitches that you can use to cover a large area with just a few balls of yarn. What crochet stitches use…