Upcycling 101
You’ve decided to liven up your wardrobe with crochet, knitting or even tatting – where you do you start?
You’ve decided to liven up your wardrobe with crochet, knitting or even tatting – where you do you start?
Have you ever finished your foundation chains then completed the first row or round only to find that you don’t have enough chains or have too many left over? Try these methods to fix it…
Can’t find the yarn you need for the your next project and need to substitute it? Read our tip to guide you through the things you need to consider
Yarn over versus yarn under – do you know the difference and the impact it has on your crochet? Read our tip to discover what the difference is and why it is important to know your style.
Using multiple strands of yarn together in your crochet and knitting can help achieve that bulky look – read our tip for other advantages of using multiple strands and some tips to make it work for you.
Read how to improve the look of your next granny square without having to alter the pattern – just the way you approach the steps.
Do you love using the treble stitch in your projects but worry about the gaps that appear at the beginning of a row? We take a look at techniques to remove this gap.
I’m sure you have all heard the term gauge swatch or tension swatch and read this in a pattern – but how many of you actually do it and use your gauge swatch to its maximum benefit? Read our tip to help you get your gauge correct and find out how else you can use the swatch.
Find the secrets to getting a flat circle
When you first see crochet symbol charts they can be very daunting and look like gobbledy gook. But they aren’t as hard to read as you may think. In this tip we look at how you can use the charts to open a world of new patterns, and how to read them to make your crochet life easier