If you’re anything like me, you have a lot of partially-used skeins (or balls or cakes) of yarn lying around. So you’ve probably found yourself in a situation where you think you have enough yarn to make a particular pattern, but even though you can weigh the… [read more]
How to Figure Out the Yardage of a Finished Project
Have you ever found yourself needing to know how much yarn (in yards) you used in your crochet or knitting project? This number might come in handy if you’re a seller, and wanting to keep good track of inventory and cost (for instance, how many… [read more]
How to Crochet a Magic Circle
By far, the most common question I get when I publish a new pattern that’s worked in the round is, “What is a magic circle?” I’ve been wanting to make this tutorial for a long time, and I’ve finally got it ready for you! A… [read more]
How To Make Wool Dryer Balls
I have a fun, easy, practical tutorial for you guys today, and it doesn’t even involve crocheting! I’ve been wanting to give these DIY wool dryer balls a try for a while. I ran out of dryer sheets last week, so I knew now was… [read more]
Tutorial: Ribbed Half Double Crochet Stitch (RibHDC)
Looking to add a little excitement to your Half Double Crochet stitches? Look no further than this VERY simple variation on the HDC! All it takes is inserting your hook into a different loop than usual to come up with this beautiful, faux knit pattern…. [read more]
Tutorial: Chainless Foundation (No More Chains!)
Raise your hand if you hate sewing into chains. Yeah, that’s what I thought. Is there anyone who doesn’t completely dread that first row of a scarf, and having to sew into all of those pesky, tight little knots? What I’m about to show you… [read more]