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The waistcoat stitch crochet pattern is sometimes called the crochet knit stitch because it’s the crochet stitch that looks the most like knitting (in this case, stockinette stitch). It can also be known as center post single crochet, because you’re working into the center post of the stitch. It makes a dense fabric of v […]
It’s easy to make a pillow form out of any fabric you might have in the house to use with a pillow cover or even on its own. My pillow form is made from part of an old pillowcase and I intend to cover it, so it’s not quite as perfect as I might make […]
I recently wrote a post about what I think about when choosing yarn for a knitting project, which is about how to substitute yarn in a general way. (And all of this applies to crochet, too, of course, it was just at the time of this writing people were talking about it specific to knitting.) […]
I have been on the lookout for free women’s shorts sewing patterns for a while now because all my purchased shorts don’t really fit anymore (the pandemic pounds are real!) and even though I’m mostly inside, summer in Arkansas is real. I thought I would share with you some of the free women’s short patterns […]
Note: this was originally written in 2020 when we were thinking about quarantine crafts, but it’s also a great list for getting a basic craft kit stocked. While I’ve ordered a few things for special projects the girl wanted to do (and then decided she wasn’t so sure about as soon as those items arrived) […]
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 […]