Knit & Crochet Teacher, Designer, Editor
For the next several weeks, over on the Plymouth Yarn Magazine blog, I’m going to be hosting a free Crochet Along (CAL). I’d love to have you join us. We’ll be crocheting a 5-Panel Blanket. Each panel is made with a different stitch pattern, and along the way I’ll show you not only the stitch …
Almost every crochet stitch includes the instruction “yarn over”. But what is a yarn over and how is it different from a yarn under? Does it really make a difference in your crochet? Yes, it does make a difference. Let me explain. Read all the way to the bottom of the post, then watch the …
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Wear your heart on your head with this easy beginner crochet pattern for Valentine’s Day, or any time of the year. The hat is worked in joined rounds from the top down in joined rounds. The heart appliqué is crocheted separately and sewn on. This post may contain affiliate links, which help support me but …
Distaff Day, or St. Distaff’s Day, occurs on January 7. The twelve days of Christmas are over, and it’s time to get back to work, for real. Distaff Day is a way to recognize and celebrate women’s work in the home. Spinning was hugely important throughout history, and in European traditions it became synonymous with …
Conventional wisdom says that sharing New Year’s resolutions with someone else is supposed to keep us accountable and thus more likely to achieve success. I’ve come up with 6 reasonable and sustainable goals for my crafting life in the New Year. With your help, I think I can achieve them. Who wants to join me …
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Reverse single crochet, also known as crab stitch, creates a decorative cord-like effect. But if you’ve never done it, it can be tricky to understand exactly what the instructions are asking you to do. The most important thing to understand is that you are going to be working in the opposite direction from ordinary crochet. …
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