Before you can begin to crochet the pretty edge for your basket liner, you need to do a simple blanket stitch along the edge of the fabric. This will be the base for your crochet. Using the tape measure anderasable fabric marker, mark every 1/4 inch along the edge of the fabric. The...
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...
Linen uses less resources in its production, so it is also a more eco-friendly, sustainable fabric. How to wash linen? Linen becomes softer and more absorbent after each wash, which is pretty neat. Wash linen on low temperatures in lukewarm or cold, and preferably soft, water. Use the ...
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Crochet hook, size Q The finished rag rug is a pretty accent for high-traffic areas in your home. Diane Gilleland Making rag rugs dates back to the 1800s, when thrifty homemakers would reuse old clothes and fabric scraps as floor coverings. Rag rugs are simple to make, very sturdy, and...
However, if you want to clean your crochet or knit blanket in the washing machine, we suggest putting the material in a garment or mesh bag before placing it in the machine. The bag will protect the blanket. Make sure the wash cycle is on a gentle or permanent-press cycle. ...
If you have ever seen a scarf with curly fringe and thought it must have been really difficult to crochet, think again! It is really easy to do! All you have to know is single crochet and that’s pretty basic. So if you want to add a pretty spiral fringe to a scarf, keep reading...
Often blanket edges are crocheted onto a finished knit or crocheted blanket because it is easier to crochet along long rows than it is to knit along long rows. Crocheted edges also can be worked all the way around a blanket, while knit edges typically mu
Unlike other stitches, slip stitches are not often used on their own to crochet fabric. Instead, the slip stitch is used to join rounds, create shape, and, where necessary, move the yarn to another part of the fabric without adding height. ...
Erin's Crafts for Kids: An Introduction to Crochet with a Simple Bracelet Project Our 7 year old daughter is an avid... This is my favorite cast on method, I use it almost exclusively. It creates an even, stretchy edge that works well for stockinette stitch or for ribbing. It’s easy...