If you want a better fit for round yoke sweaters and tops in regular crochet, you can’t do what knitters do and add a wedge of short rows at the back neckline. Maybe you can, but it doesn’t look nice and breaks the pattern, especially if you’re working with tall stitches. I will explore that … Read more
Do your ears also freeze in winter when the wind blows through your handmade hat? Then you might need to learn how to line a crochet beanie (or a knit one). If you have sensitive ears like me, you might benefit from a fleece lining sewn inside your hat, which will keep your ears warm … Read more
It’s Granny square day again and for this year’s event I want to share with you a textured star granny square design that’s dear to me, even though I haven’t yet made any finished project with it. Yet. If you like celestial or star-related designs and especially if you like intricate, delicate textures, you might … Read more
If you’re new to testing or are curious what this process means, you might want to know what to look for as a crochet pattern tester, especially in terms of what you have to give and what you get in return.
I’m happy to invite you to a unique event in the Tunisian crochet community, the Tunisian Crochet Summit hosted by Sarah of Ned and Mimi. The Summit has ended, but you can still get the VIP Pass to get access to all the goodies, including all the videos, a guide that goes with these videos, … Read more
Getting ready for summer? Here’s a free pattern for a crochet summer top that you can make yourself. It is fully size inclusive, up to a bust of 75″, with lots of layout options.
If you want to know how a pattern is created, from start to finish, follow along with this Sempervivum shawl project diary and see the entire process. Updates to come.
This beginner crochet pattern for chunky slippers is perfect for last-minute gifts for your loved ones. Quick to work up in chunky yarn, the size can easily be adapted and you can use the written instructions or the video tutorial to make them.
If you’ve ever wanted to be a fairy, now is your chance. Use this new whimsical and lacy crochet pattern to create a large and airy capelet that will transform you into a fairy. Check out the tester photos as well. This article includes affiliate links, which may make me a small commission at no … Read more
Do you ever get frustrated when a cake you’ve been working from from the middle just starts to collapse in on itself and starts throwing knots or huge loops of tangled yarn? Here’s what I do to prevent that, with a practical example from a cake I just finished working from. Follow along with me … Read more