First of all, choose a chart for your crochet. I have used a simple 7 stitch by 7 row rectangle for my sample. You can use any knitting chart for Tunisian intarsia crochet as the proportions are about the same as knit stitches, but you will have to turn the chart on it’s side bec...
Learning how to crochet a bird can be a fun and rewarding project for crafters of all skill levels. With 25 free crochet bird patterns available, you have a wide range of designs to choose from, ensuring there's a perfect match for every taste and ability. Crocheting birds can add a tou...
Surface crochet, surface slip stitch or surface chain–the name pretty much explains itself. This technique involves slip stitches made through crocheted fabric, to make designs directly onto crocheted pieces. It is also used to smooth out the outlines when the design involves color changes. It’s...
They are also used for intarsia, fair isle, and other colorwork techniques. Flat Knitting If you areknitting flat, back and forth for every row, you will turn your work to start every new row. On this type of chart, the numbers will alternate between the left and right sides of the ch...
Online communities have boomed as it provides a break from work. Also, a chance to share your passion with hundreds of like-minded others. According to We Are Knitters’ Survey, of the participants: 45 million Americans know how to knit or crochet ...
Charts are graphic representations of knitting instructions. They are a compact way to illustrate more patterns that would take much more space if described in text instructions.
Her solution was texture: tufts, fleece, pom-poms, bouclé, corduroy, crochet, chenille, chemise and chartreuse. “We did a lot of sweaters, all mohair and all fuzzy,” she said. “We tried to take actual shapes from the book and make them into intarsia sweaters.” The base layer to ...
You don't have to be an experienced knitter to accomplish this, and it's a way to add designs to your knitting without using a method like Intarsia knitting. Steps 1 Understand that Duplicate Stitch simply means covering existing stitches with a different coloured yarn to create a picture...