It was a bracingly cold morning, but once I got warmed up I ended up tying my jacket around my waist, because I was glowing! Others trudged past wearing all the woollies and looking quite chilled. I walked just over 5 miles and treated myself to a slice of very delicious Victoria spo...
Remove pins as you go. Finish with a double stitch. Before securing and tying off, carefully remove all tacking, turn the work inside out and check you are happy with your work before you commit to tying off and sewing in ends (see fig.17). ...
Weave in any loose ends Twiddly Bits Now with a glue gun add your twiddly bits. If you do not have a glue gun consider tying or sewing twiddly bits into position. When you make this project don’t forget to tag me in your social media as I would love to see your pumpkin creations ...
Tying a slip knot is the very first step in any crochet project. It creates the essential adjustable loop, that you then slip onto your hook. Holding the yarn in your hand, quickly create a loop by folding the short end over the long end. Pull the short end through the loop, before ...
Discover a cozy addition to your winter wardrobe with the Darratt Slouchy Beanie crochet pattern, available for free onTying An End. This pattern is perfect for creating a warm, slouchy beanie that offers a comfortable fit and stylish look. With a detailed, beginner-friendly guide, you’ll le...
Tight Knots: When tying off beads or charms, make sure to double knot and trim the excess thread close to the bead. Secure Fastening: Ensure all jump rings are closed tightly to prevent charms from slipping off. Glue for Extra Security: A tiny dab of strong craft glue can help secure kn...
This will secure the ends better than tying knots. Achieving the Correct Size Problem: Finished project is not the size you expected. Solution: Always make a gauge swatch before starting and adjust your hook size if your gauge doesn’t match the pattern. Remember, every crocheter encounters ...
q: what is the night routine for tying up the hair? a: for those who wrap their hair at night, i would recommend "pineapple" wrapping the hair. sleeping on satin pillow cases are a huge help too! q: how long does this hair last? a: up to 4-6 weeks (depending on how well you...
As much I am an advocate of the magic knot, I don’t actually enjoy tying hundreds of knots and would rather sew in a handful of ends tbh. How to Make a Crochet Granny Tote Oky doky, here’s what you need to crochet your own colourful granny stripe bag (I think the list of ...
(lengths of crocheted chain stitches that dangle from your loops that allow you to make super long braids), holding the strings differently as I worked, and doing a technique that starts the braid with a loopie thing instead of just tying off a normal knot. I did this for a specific ...