Reaching Out, One Stitch At a Time
Whether you’re new to crochet or you’ve been doing it for years, I’m going to guess that crocheting in the summer heat isn’t your favorite. Usually it doesn’t bother me the entire summer, just on the really hot days. But this year we’ve had a …
Dishcloth projects are fairly quick to work up, which makes them great projects for trying new stitches. The Tunisian TKS Dishcloth is the third dishcloth in the Tunisian series. This TKS Dishcloth pattern has instructions for both #3 DK weight and #4 worsted weight so …
Did you try the TSS Dishcloth yet? If not, make sure you check it out. But today, let’s learn Tunisian Purl Stitch with the TPS Dishcloth pattern. This TPS Dishcloth pattern has instructions for both #3 DK weight and #4 worsted weight. No matter what …
Are you ready to try Tunisian crochet? Let’s start with the Tunisian TSS dishcloth pattern. Dishcloths are the perfect size for trying a new stitch or tutorial. And if you don’t like the stitch, no worries – it was a small project. Either way you …
Have you ever found a project you love, but you don’t love the yarn they use and you wonder, “Can I substitute that for a different weight yarn?” The quick, one word answer is no. BUT, there are a few small instances where you can …
We’re coming up on craft fair season, which means it’s time to make and restock your crochet projects. This year I’m going with some smaller items, so I thought I’d do a roundup of crochet patterns that would make perfect craft fair projects to sell. …
Whether you crochet to make money, or strictly to give away, you should always put 100% effort into your projects. Here are some quick and easy tips to accomplishing a professional look. 1) Keep your stitches even – If your tension is not consistent it will …
Have you ever heard the saying, “It’s the little things.”? I believe we can include our handmade items in this saying. So, how do you make your item stand out above everyone else’s? Here are just a few tips. 1) Tie in all your ends and make …
Dishcloths are a great way to practice a new stitch. This particular dishcloth is the Grit Stitch Dishcloth v.2 – you can find the Grit Stitch Dishcloth v.1 here. Grit Stitch Dishcloth v.2 Materials 2 oz. – #4 worsted weight cotton “H” hook …
Ball stitch, also the same as 4hdctog (or hdc4tog), is very similar to a puff stitch. The main difference is that instead of just puffing up above the rest of the stitches, the ball stitch is just that, more of a ball. It uses more yarn …