The crochet spike stitch is a super simple stitch that is used to add visual interest to projects. You may have also seen it referred to as a long single crochet or elongated single crochet. It is worked like a regular single crochet with the exception of where you place your hook to begin the…
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Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird – Free Patterns & Yarn Review
A little over a year ago, my friend Marly sent me a message late one evening. She asked if I would design a sweater for the launch of her brand new yarn line, Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird! I was so excited and honored that she had asked me, I just couldn’t believe it!…
How to Crochet – Alternate Treble Crochet (Chainless Treble Crochet)
When we first learn to work the treble crochet stitch in rows, we learn one of the two following methods: Chain 3 (does not count as a stitch), work the first tr in the first st. Chain 4 (counts as first tr), work the first tr in the next st. While these methods are great when we’re first…
Personalize Your Crochet – How to Add Labels & Tags to your Crochet Items
This post contains affiliate links. This winter I have had several crocheters ask me the following 2 questions: 1) where do you purchase the labels you add to your samples, and 2) how do you attach them? These two questions are what prompted this blog post and tutorial! Adding a custom label to any finished…
How to Make a Pom Pom
Are you looking for how to make a pom pom to adorn the top of a crochet or knit hat? If so, then look no further! In this tutorial, I’ll share with you how I made the big, floppy pom pom for my daughter’s newest crochet hat, the Knit-Look Super Bulky Slouch (shown below). You can…
Great Kids Project: Turkey Pom Wreath
Claire has been asking for me to show her how to use my large Clover Pom Makers. So I figured it would be much more fun to come up with a project we could work on together. Instead of just making a bunch of yarn poms and wasting yarn. Claire is 10 years old and in…
