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Granny stitch crochet may be more well known as its circular counterpart, the granny square. But working granny stitch in rows makes a fun fabic that’s quick and easy to stitch and great for blankets, garments and more. What is Granny Stitch Crochet? Granny stitch is made up of clusters of double crochet stitches along […]
This waistcoat stitch jar cozy crochet pattern is a great way to practice a stitch that looks like knitting. Waistcoat stitch makes a really thick fabric, so it’s perfect for protecting your hands. I love the idea of using it for a hot pad, coffee mug cozy, or, in this case, a jar cozy. I […]
Zippers are great closures for a lot of projects, but it can be a little daunting to approach how to sew a zipper onto a knitting or crochet project. The good news is, it’s a lot easier than you might think! Here I’m showing a knitting project but the process is the same if you […]
In 2023 I made a crocheted Pride flag as part of a citywide crochet installation project directed by my crafty buddy Gina, and I’ve been feeling nostalgic about it. I decided to crochet a smaller and slightly modified version to hang at home, so it seems a great time to share with you how to […]
I was recently cleaning out my closet and found some things I didn’t want to keep but wanted to reuse the yarn, so I thought it would be a great time to show you how to take apart a sweater so you can use the yarn for something else. This is a handknit sweater shown […]
This waffle stitch washcloth crochet pattern in two sizes is a great way to learn this common crochet stitch and make some cloths that are good for whatever needs cleaning up. What is Waffle Stitch? Waffle stitch is a pretty common crochet stitch pattern that is based on double crochet. Instead of working all the […]
If you’re trying to bust your yarn stash or just want to make a project as big as you can possibly make it with the yarn you have, these tips for how to use all your yarn on a project should help. While the photos (and one tip/reminder) are specific to knitting, these same ideas […]