Crochet for Beginners: Basic Terminology
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...
Crochet Basics: Making a Foundation Chain
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!
7 Knitting & Crochet Apps to Help You Craft
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...
Crochet Basics: Holding a Hook & Care Tips
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...
Crochet Essentials: Hook Sizes & Tips
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...
Exploring Knitting Yarn – Part 1: Types and Characteristics
It is important to note that using different yarn fibers with wield different results in your knitting project. If a pattern specifies what yarn to use, try to use the exact yarn or something similar in fiber content. I hope this little guide has been helpful in finding out what materials to choose and how to use them. If I forgot anything, please let me know down in the comments. I would love you to share any tips you have about the fibers you love as well. Have a great day!