The invisible fasten-off in crochet is one of my favorite techniques. Often when the pattern asks for a piece to fasten off, it's simply cut the yarn and pull the yarn tail all the way through the last stitch. However, that often creates some unsightly bumps and knots. The stitch you...
Place the 2 pieces right sides facing up (that's the side you want to show), next to each other, matching stitches across the side edges. Thread needle with a length of yarn. With the needle, weave the yarn though the stitches on one piece, bringing need
Crocheting with chunky yarn is similar to crocheting with any standard yarn. However, you will need slightly different materials. It is also a good idea to check the gauge of your yarn and test your stitches before crocheting with chunky...
Hello Bananas, I think it would come out about the same no matter what you use to wrap the yarn with. When you use something like rulers though, the edges may flatten the yarn instead of it lying flat on something cylindrical.So it may come out a little different, but I’m sure the...
Washing a crochet blanket is similar to washing a knitted blanket. You have to be careful not to stretch the yarn and distort the blanket’s shape. We suggest hand washing these types of blankets using the hand-washing method. However, if you want to clean your crochet or knit blanket in...
How to Crochet a Basket With T-shirt Yarn: Ok so you know how to make yarn out of an old -shirt.https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-turn-an-old-t-shirt-into-yarn/ Now what are you going to make? How about a basket to put your yarn in?
Cut the first yarn and secure it. Work slip stitch with the main color towards your starting point. Continue working single crochet in each stitch of the foundation chain for 1 round. 2– 30 rounds – front loop single crochet (flsc) to end. ...
Now you have worked Row 1. Look at your pattern: at the end of the row it may say ch 1, turn.” That means it is time to turn the work so you can make another row of stitches. You need to work the chain 1 to get your yarn high enough to begin the next row. Here is how...
2. Find projects that use your existing yarn stash.If you come across a pattern that you must crochet, try to match it up with a skein of yarn you already have that’s waiting to be used. If you don’t have a suitable yarn match, put the pattern at the end of your to-do list...
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