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If you’re new to knitting or just new to picking out yarn other than what the pattern calls for, this quick guide will help you choose the best yarn for your knitting project. What Does the Pattern Call for? If you’re looking for yarn for a specific knitting pattern, the pattern will give you a […]
Crochet waffle stitch is an easy pattern with a lot of texture based on double crochet stitch. It involves working some stitches as post stitches, which causes them to stand out from the fabric. What is Crochet Waffle Stitch? Waffle stitch crochet alternates regular double crochet stitches with front post double crochet, a method by […]
Crochet lemon peel stitch is an easy stitch with a funny name that’s a great one to have in your repertoire. It’s an easy combination of single crochet and double crochet that makes a fabric with a lot of texture. What is Crochet Lemon Peel Stitch? Lemon peel stitch is a single row repeat that […]
If you’re starting a project with single crochet that uses a long chain, working foundation single crochet instead can make that first row a lot easier. What is Foundation Single Crochet? Foundation single crochet is a method of working the chain and the first row of single crochet at the same time. You start with […]
While most of the work you’ll do in cross stitch involves whole cross stitches, sometimes you’ll come across special cross stitches in projects. Here’s how to work partial stitches in cross stitch as well as using back stitch in your projects. What Are Partial Stitches? Partial stitches are special cross stitches that are not worked […]
Once you know the basics of how to cross stitch, you’ll need to know how to read a cross stitch chart in order to make your project look the way the designer intended. What Can I Find in a Cross Stitch Pattern? Usually a cross stitch pattern, unless its a very basic one like my […]
Learning how to cross stitch is a lot of fun, and it’s pretty easy to get started because most of what you need to do is to make full cross stitches. That is the x we are so familiar with from seeing cross stitch all our lives. Even without being taught you can figure out […]