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Hey everyone! My friend from work recently sent me this amazing article about the history of crochet. She knew that I had been crocheting for a very long time and decided that it was good to share with me. By that same logic, I'm sharing the source with you all. It is an amazing read and I learned a…
Hey crafters! I was doing some digging on youtube when I came across this great channel about crafts. They teach you how to do everything with such ease. I learned a lot from this channel, and now am a loyal subscriber. They do so many cool tutorials!!! Check them out: https://www.youtube.com/channe…
Hey everyone! I recently noticed my niece was getting into crocheting, I asked where where she learned how to crochet. She told me about this website she was following. It is just the best!! It's so simple to follow, and I personally loved reading through it because of how easy and inviting it is. L…
Hello everyone. I was once a beginner crocheter myself, and I know how hard it is to learn. Lucky for me, I had my mee-maw teach me with her self-made crochet hooks and such (miss her so much!) However, not everyone's got a mee-maw that can teach them, so I stumbled upon this amazing tutorial on Fac…
To anyone who might find this information helpful. I use Print Friendly to print and save online documents. It prompts you though the process. Google Print Friendly and when the website comes up, open it and save it to your browser. When you have something you want to save, click on the icon and fol…
I cannot find a good method for doing increases in Tunisian crochet. I have been trying what I thought were increases but they are not coming out right. Can I get some assistance figuring this out issue
Make a slip knot, leaving a 12-inch yarn tail. Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to make a small ring. This forms the base of the button (photos 1-3). Chain 2, then double crochet 11 into the ring, crocheting over your yarn tail. When you have completed the dcs, do not close with a slip stitch (ph…
Step 1 To start your sequin adventures, you’ll need to string some sequins onto your yarn. For a 4ply yarn, we suggest you start with 5-7mm sequins. You’ll also need some cotton thread and a needle that’s narrow enough to pass through the hole of your sequins. Repeat Steps 2-5 until you’ve placed fo…
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Hello! I found some helpful pictures, when I was just thinking to start crocheting. Now, I want to share them with you. Maybe they'll be useful for someone.
Hello, everyone! This is me, Elizabeth, and again I need your advice. As an experienced crocheters (knitters) what life hacks can you share with the beginner, as me? I know, that there are a lot of them, but mostly for advanced crocheters. Maybe there are any for beginners? How to choose the appropr…
Good day to everyone! I need your helo again. Could you recommend me some websites or books/magazines where I can learn the base of crochet? As I' m the very beginner, I want good explanations with a lot of pictures. And also I need instructions how to read schemes. Thank you for the help!
Hello! As many of you asked me to post a pattern for my crochet basket, so I'm doing this. I'm not good at writing instructions, so I'm sorry in advance. But I make detailed photos to help you. Supplies: T-shirt yarn; Crochet hook 10 mm; Needle; Scissors. Basket Step 1. Start with sl st and fasten w…
Hello, ladies! I want to make one more post for beginners. Cables can be quite difficult pattern for those, who are just at the beginning of their knitting experience. So, here are some tips, which I hope, will help you. Cable Needles The assortment of cable needles can be a little confusing and ove…
Hello, my dear friends! I would like to devote this post to those, who are just going to start learning how to knit or crochet. At first, I'd talk about what is similar and different between those 2 techniques. Both crafts use a needle or hook to manipulate loops of yarn to create items from sweater…
