Hints and Tips

It's that time of the year when we turn our attention to crocheting and knitting afghans/blankets.  Not only can we…

Normal increases and decreases can lead to 'holes' appearing in the crocheted fabric as they stretch the underlying stitches.  While…

When people say they crochet with cotton, many people associate this with using thread and making items such as doilies…

Teaching Children yarn crafts is different to teaching adults.  They have shorter attention spans, they need to be kept interested…

I often get the question as to why the beginning row in a project looks and feels tight.  The chain…

Using T-shirt yarn for knitting or crochet can lead to some amazing projects.  Projects work up quickly because the yarn…

I have been asked quite a bit lately what all the care symbols on the yarn labels mean—particularly as to…

How many times have you completed your garment/object and you just need to add the buttons, and you’ve stalled, or…

When I first put up socks as our workshop for June, the most frequent question I got was - what…

Adding the finishing touches to a project – such as a blanket, dishcloth, or neckline – often involves adding a…

Many hoop earrings, mandalas and even large dream catchers have crochet work which is attached to a ring. This can…

Have you crocheted a garment, following the pattern precisely for your size only to find it doesn’t fit – it’s…