Making a gauge swatch is important, but is it accurate if it hasn’t been blocked? Learn how to block your gauge swatch and why it’s critical for success.
How to Block a Gauge Swatch for Knitting or Crochet Projects
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How to Wind Yarn VERY QUICKLY with a Yarn Winder & Swift
Got a hank of yarn in your stash? Don’t wind it by hand! Learn how to wind yarn into a ball super quickly with a yarn winder and yarn swift.
Beginner’s Guide to the Standard Yarn Weight System
Need to choose yarn for a project? How do you know if your yarn is the right thickness? Use the Standard Yarn Weight System to find out!
Knit & Crochet Gauge: How to Measure it & Why it’s Important
Getting the correct gauge can make or break a knit or crochet project. This tutorial will show you how to properly measure your gauge and why it’s so critical, so you can avoid some of the worst knit and crochet disasters.
How to Make Crochet Look Like Knitting with the HDC Rib Stitch
Want your crochet to look like knitting? Use the HDC Rib Stitch to give your crocheted projects a beautiful knitted look.
Don’t Make This Mistake When Making Your Own Polymer Clay Crochet Hooks!
This critical mistake can ruin your handmade crochet hooks! Beware of this polymer clay predicament and learn to fix it if it happens to you.
How to Crochet in the Back Loop Only or Front Loop Only (BLO & FLO)
Crocheting into the Back or Front Loop Only can completely change the look and feel of your project. Use these techniques to give the fabric an interesting texture, or to help add structure to your project.
How to Sew a Zipper into Your Crochet Bag (the easy way!)
Sewing a zipper into your crochet bag is not as hard as you may think! This tutorial will show you how to add a zipper with a hand sewing needle, no sewing machine required.
How to Begin Your Crochet with the Magic Circle
This trick eliminates the hole in the center of your work when you crochet in the round from the center out. Perfect for hats, afghan squares, amigurumi, and more!
7 Tips for Choosing the Best Yarns to Knit & Crochet Summer Garments
Just because it’s summertime doesn’t mean you can’t knit & crochet your own clothes! This guide will help you choose the perfect yarn for making breezy, comfy summer garments.
How to Block Your Knitting & Crochet
Learn the best ways to block your knitting & crochet projects! These tips will help your projects look neater and more professional every time.
How to Seam Crochet Invisibly with Mattress Stitch
Use this seaming technique to join crochet pieces invisibly! Perfect for joining granny squares and many other crochet motifs.
Help! My Crochet Keeps Changing Shape! (How to Properly Count Stitches)
Is your crochet a wonky shape? Does it get wider or narrower as you go? Learn to properly count your stitches and fix that problem NOW!
How to Crochet the PERFECT Granny Square – FREE Crochet Pattern + Video Tutorial
Granny Squares, simplified! Learn to crochet flawless granny squares, without unsightly starting chains or slip stitch joins.
How to Use the Foundation Stitches for a Stretchy Crochet Edge
This technique allows you to work the foundation chain and the first row of crochet at the same time! FREE Tutorial + FREE Foundation Stitches Cheat Sheet
Use the Chainless Starting Stitches to Give Your Crochet a Perfectly Straight Edge!
Are the edges of your crochet wavy? Are there gaps from turning chains along the sides? Fix that problem NOW with a Chainless Starting Stitch! When working back and forth in rows, have you ever had one of these annoying little predicaments? If you do not count the...
How to use the Invisible Slip Stitch & Chainless Starting Stitches to work Seamless, Jogless Stripes in the Round
The Invisible Slip Stitch and Chainless Starting Stitch eliminate the typical turning chain and slip stitch for a seamless, nearly invisible join, perfect for working STRIPES! See my original video on the Invisible Join method here. This technique is perfect for any...
DIY Beautiful Ergonomic Crochet Hooks from Polymer Clay – Tutorial for Beginners
Here’s a simple, inexpensive way to make your own custom ergonomic crochet hooks! The handles are made from polymer clay, and customized for your hands.
How to SEAMLESSLY GRAFT CROCHET
Learn to SEAMLESSLY GRAFT CROCHET - Join Foundation & Top Edges + Fix Mistakes Without Unraveling This is a technique I invented years ago, and haven't shared until creating this video. Seamlessly Grafting Crochet is a method of invisibly joining the foundation...
How to Make Yarn Tassels
Embellish your next project with Tassels! These are quick and easy to make, and can be used in many DIY projects. Tassels are some of my favorite embellishments, especially for knitted and crocheted projects. I plan to attach these to the corners of my next crocheted...
How to Use the Russian Join to Connect a New Ball of Yarn
Do you hate weaving in ends? Minimize the number of ends you’ll have to weave in by attaching new yarn with the Russian Join!
Tapestry Crochet for Absolute Beginners – Lesson 2: In the Round and Pattern Repeats
Are you intimidated by Tapestry Crochet? Well, it is not as hard as it looks! This is one of my favorite crochet techniques, and in spite of looking complicated, it is rather simple to do. Once you master this technique, you can do any colorwork design you can dream...
How to Join a Round of Crochet Invisibly
If you don’t like the line of starting chains going up the work when joining in the round, you’ll love the Invisible Slip Stitch and Chainless Starting Stitches!
Tapestry Crochet for Absolute Beginners – Learn the Basics of Tapestry Crochet
Are you intimidated by Tapestry Crochet? Well, it is not as hard as it looks! If you can crochet back and forth in rows and color by the numbers, you can work tapestry crochet! This is one of my favorite crochet techniques, and in spite of looking complicated, it is...
DIY Sock Blocker Tool Tutorial
Here is an inexpensive way to make your own sock blockers! These are indispensable tools to the sock knitter or crocheter. Sock Blockers are used to fine-tune the shape of a handmade pair of socks. You will need: 2 pieces of sturdy cardboard 1 roll of Duck Tape in...