When you first learn how to crochet, you will discover that there is a whole language to learn about yarn. Yarn is made from different fibers, comes in different weights, and is created by numerous different companies. This page will tell you what you need to know about yarn to crochet. Yarn Weights Yarn is …
One of the best ways that you can support small businesses is by purchasing their yarn to use in your crochet projects. You can purchase yarn from fiber farms, yarn spinners and yarn dyers. Each option has its benefits, but today we will be talking about yarn choices that come from yarn dyers. More specifically, …
When you first learn how to crochet, there will be a few basic stitches that you will frequently use. You can create crochet projects of every shape and size using just these basic stitches. If you are more adventurous, though, you will go on to learn a variety of advanced stitches, most of which are …
As a crocheter, you probably love yarn. And as someone who loves yarn, you probably pay attention to it both when shopping in stores and when browsing online. If so, you have undoubtedly come across the term “superwash merino wool” as a popular yarn option. What exactly is this fiber and why is it trending? …
Once you learn the basics of how to crochet, you will be able to make simple square and rectangular items. However, if you want to make clothing or other items that have shaping to them, then you will want to learn how to increase and decrease. This article shows you how to increase and decrease …
When you learn how to crochet, you are instructed to insert your crochet hook through both loops of a stitch. This is traditional crochet. However, as you get more advanced, you will see that you can also work into only one of the loops of any basic crochet stitch to achieve different effects. This is …
It is fun to learn how to crochet in rows and it’s a practical starting point, but at some point, you are going to want to learn how to crochet in the round. Crocheting in the round allows you to make circles, which can be used for everything from coasters to shawls. Crocheting in the …
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