Popcorn Stitch Crochet

Popcorn Stitch Crochet – Our Clear, Step-by-Step Guide

There are several different textured crochet stitches that look similar, but each has its own unique way of being made. Bobbles, clusters, shells, and popcorn stitches are all advanced beginner crochet stitches that you can learn after you have learned the basic crochet stitches. Many people find that it is a lot of fun to …

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what is amigurumi

What Is Amigurumi? Our Full Guide to This Japanese Craft

If you have spent any time in the world of crocheting, then there’s a good chance that you have heard the Japanese term amigurumi (ami‧gu‧ru‧mi). Directly translated, it stems from the words ami, which means crocheted or knitted, and kurumi, which means wrapped. Browsing through amigurumi crochet patterns, you might get a sense of what …

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Guide to Yarn Blends

Our Guide to Yarn Blends: Purchasing Cotton, Wool, and More!

Even if you’ve just learned how to crochet, you probably know the basic choices when it comes to yarn fiber. Wool, cotton, and acrylic are the most well-understood yarns. However, when you go shopping for yarn, you’ll see that although you can find 100% wool, cotton, or acrylic yarn, there are also many yarn skeins …

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