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Crochet for Beginners: Basic Terminology

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Aug 24, 2020 05:48 AM
Crochet like any other craft or art form has its own language. Patterns use abbreviations to make the them easier to read and understand. I have prepared a list of basic terminology you’ll need to understand the wonderful world of crochet. As you become more familiar with crochet you’ll learn new terminology, but for now let’s go over the basic terms and meanings.  As your crochet skills advance, you'll find that you probably won't even need to refer to a list anymore. Until then, this guide will get...
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Crochet Basics: Making a Foundation Chain

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Aug 17, 2020 08:17 AM
The crochet foundation chain is the first stitch you need to learn when starting your very first project. Use this very simple foundation chain crochet tutorial to master your basic technique. Enjoy!
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7 Knitting & Crochet Apps to Help You Craft

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Aug 14, 2020 07:56 AM
If I had to come up with only one thing that would make knitting and crocheting easier, I’d say organization. Whether that’s organizing my yarn stash, keeping track of my rows or stitches, or keeping track of my patterns, I need it all! Today I’d like to share with you some useful crochet apps that can enhance your craft life. And they are also free of charge. Probably, you will like them, too. 1. KnitCompanion (iOs and Android) With this app, you can track your row and progress along the way, keep a c...
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Crochet Basics: Holding a Hook & Care Tips

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Aug 12, 2020 07:55 AM
Achieving mastery of any craft requires knowledge of, and experience with, the tools used for the craft. Learn two basic ways to hold a crochet hook and some useful recommendations, that will help you master the art of crochet. Crochet hooks require a certain level of care, so here are some tips and tricks to help you out. There are two basic ways to hold a crochet hook: the knife hold and the pencil hold. Crocheters are very opinionated about which is the proper way to hold the hook, but, trust me, it...
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Crochet Basics: Choosing Yarn

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Aug 10, 2020 01:26 AM
These simple tips and yarn recommendations are aimed to help crocheters select their first yarn to use for making practice swatches when learning how to crochet. Hope you will find them useful! The first decision that you have to make is what type of fiber you are going to work with. There are many various options to choose. You can crochet with everything. However, the three most common yarn choices for beginners are wool, cotton, and acrylic yarn. There are pros and cons to each, although I really recom...
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Crochet Essentials: Hook Sizes & Tips

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Aug 08, 2020 05:02 AM
Most crochet hooks are a similar shape, but they come in many different materials. One of the hardest things when I first started to crochet was keeping control of my yarn. For this reason, I highly recommend bamboo, wood or plastic crochet hooks to start. The good news is, plastic and bamboo crochet hooks are quite inexpensive and can be found in a lot of dollar stores. Anyway, which type you use is up to you. Some people prefer the warm feel of wood or bamboo; others prefer the cheaper metal ones – try v...
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7 Common Crochet Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Jul 07, 2020 06:46 AM
If you have a tip or a trick to fix a crochet mistake, please leave me a comment, I would love to hear from you!
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Best Ideas to Organize Your Knitting and Crochet Supplies

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Blossom Lady
Blossom Lady
Jul 06, 2020 03:34 AM
How do you organize and store your knitting supplies? Share your tips with me!
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