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…
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Crochet Tip: 1 Simple Method to Counting Rows – Left & Right Handed Tutorials
“Do you have any tips for counting rows of slip stitch crochet ribbing?” This is one of the most common questions I get asked. Crocheters share their frustrations with me stating that they’ve lost count and had to frog their work and start over. Can you relate? If so, you’ll love my 1 Simple Method…
How to Sew a Mattress Stitch Seam
The first seaming technique that most crocheters learn is the whipstitch. While whipstitching has a time and a place, the Mattress Stitch Seam has become my go-to technique when seaming panels of crocheted fabric together. Below, I’ll share with you why! ~Click HERE to sign-up to receive our newsletter!~ Here are a few…
Super Easy Way to Add a Zipper to Your Crochet Projects!
Are you looking for a super easy way to add a zipper to your crochet projects? Look no further! This technique is the easiest you’ll find and best of all, it requires no special tools! Are you intrigued? ~Click HERE to sign-up to receive our newsletter!~ ~Click HERE to Pin-It to Save it…
How to Block Acrylic Yarn – Wet, Spray & Steam Blocking
Has anyone ever said to you, “You can’t block acrylic yarn!” ? Well, if they have, ignore what they said because acrylic yarn CAN BE BLOCKED! Yes, it can be blocked… and it should be blocked! Do seamstresses wash and iron their fabric before sewing? Yes. So crocheters (and knitters) should block their panels before assembly….
Do It Yourself (DIY) – Yarn Tassels
Have you ever wanted to add yarn tassels to a project, but didn’t know how to make them? If so, this do-it-yourself tutorial is just for you! The yarn I used for this tutorial is a worsted weight yarn, but you can use whatever weight yarn you’d like. Simply follow the notes below for tips…