A lot of yarn crafters learn either knitting or crochet first based on their interest or if there is someone around to teach them one or the other, but if you have a choice on knitting vs. crochet, which one should you choose to learn? My History of Knitting and Crochet My grandmother and mother […]
Easy Tunisian Crochet Earwarmer Pattern
This Tunisian Crochet Earwarmer is an easy way to learn the basic Tunisian crochet stitch and make a quick winter accessory for yourself or for gifting. I bought some of the Red Heart Heat Wave yarn, which is sunlight activated to be even warmer than regular yarn. I wasn’t sure what to do with it […]
Twinkie Chan’s Crocheted Doughnut Rattle
I had so much fun stitching up Twinkie Chan’s Crocheted Doughnut Rattle I just had to tell you all about it. The backstory is that one of the girl’s teachers is pregnant, and they were doing a baby shower for her. I thought I had some baby items in reserve and that I could just […]
How to Build a Travel Crochet Kit
Whether you’re traveling long distance or packing a project to take to appointments, having a travel crochet kit that works for you can make crafting away from home so much easier. Travel Crochet Kit Needs The first thing to think about when building a travel crochet kit is what you need to put in it. […]
How to Work Picot Edge Crochet
Picot edge crochet adds a fun little decorative element to your projects without a lot of work. If you can single crochet and chain you already know everything you need to know in order to make this fun edging. I used this edging on my crochet shorts pattern, but it’s great for washcloths, baby blankets, […]
How to Wind a Ball of Yarn
If you’ve ever bought yarn that wasn’t already in some kind of workable shape, you might be wondering how to wind a ball of yarn so you can crochet or knit with it. Let’s learn how to wind a ball by hand and with some special tools that make it easier. First, Some Definitions There […]
How to Make a Center Pull Ball by Hand
Some knitters and crocheters prefer to work from a center-pull ball of yarn, but if you don’t have a yarn winder and swift you might not know how to make a center pull ball by hand. It’s actually pretty easy to do and a great way to store yarn if you’re not ready to knit […]