Note: This is a measurement that will help you know if you are crocheting too tightly or too loosely. Check out lesson one for more information on how to determine gauge and what to do if it’s off. Be mindful that there can still be variations in size even if yarn is listed as bei...
As opposed to a regular hair band, the scrunchie's "scrunched" material pulls less and minimizes breakage, all while dressing up your hairstyle. Crocheting a scrunchie is fast and easy - a perfect project for beginners, rainy days, or using up those leftover balls of yarn. Part 1 ...
It sounds complicated in writing, but honestly once you follow my pattern and tutorial below, you’ll be able to easily make these Open Mouth Amigurumis in no time at all. I can’t wait for you guys to add this wonderful technique to your ami-making skills and repertoire. I’m also ve...
(I have to say though, the only parts I watched were the ones with the camera behind you–I just can’t do things while watching from the opposite direction!) I think next time I’ll use more a more heavyweight yarn, I bought Lion Brand Wool-ease in Wheat, but I still love my ...
Tying a slip knotonto the crochet hook is one of the first things you need to learn to get started with crocheting. Making a slip knot on your crochet hook is how you'll cast the yarn onto the hook so you can start your project. To make a slip knot, quickly twist and loop the ya...
Crocheting a bow can bring numerous benefits that extend beyond the simple joy of crafting. Here’s why you might consider picking up your crochet hook and yarn to start on a bow project: Versatility: Crochet bows can be used in a wide array of applications. From fashion accessories like ha...
. Winding your yarn before use also prevents it from getting as tangled as it might if you were to pull directly from the skein. Get toward the end of that skein without winding first and you’ve got a decent chance that some yarn barf will be involved in there somewhere. Am I right...
It will help to understand how to crochet in the round and how to keep a piece of crocheted fabric square when crocheting back and forth in rows. 2 Choose any yarn you think would make good hand warmers. The thicker the yarn, the thicker the hand warmers will be. That will make them...
Let’s get to this pattern and the step by step picture tutorial! You will need: Two colors of yarn (one color is fine as well but if you want the contrast you will need two colors) Here I’m using Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Wool – I love it!(Thank you to Cascade Yarns for su...
rock in all ways. First, gather your t-shirts and cut them into 2” wide strips to make the necessaryt-shirt yarn. Knot the strips together to make the yarn ball and then start crocheting this braided yarn rug, which will feature lots of amazing colors suiting your style.lifewiththewild...