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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Want your crochet to look like knitting? Use the HDC Rib Stitch to give your crocheted projects a beautiful knitted look.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Learn the best ways to block your knitting & crochet projects! These tips will help your projects look neater and more professional every time.
Use this seaming technique to join crochet pieces invisibly! Perfect for joining granny squares and many other crochet motifs.
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!
Granny Squares, simplified! Learn to crochet flawless granny squares, without unsightly starting chains or slip stitch joins.
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
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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!
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...
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!
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...
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...