How to Crochet

How to Crochet: Everything you need to know

Prep MATERIALS CHOOSING THE RIGHT YARN CHOOSING THE RIGHT CROCHET HOOK Crochet Hooks HOW TO HOLD YOUR CROCHET HOOK PENCIL HOLD FOR CROCHET HOOK KNIFE HOLD FOR CROCHET HOOK Stitches ROUNDS VS. ROWS SLIPKNOT CHAIN SINGLE CROCHET HALF DOUBLE CROCHET DOUBLE CROCHET TREBLE CROCHET ADVANCED STITCHES Misc INCREASING AND DECREASING WORKING AROUND POSTS WORKING IN …

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A Comprehensive Resource on Crochet For Stress Relief

April is National Stress Awareness Month. There are many different types of stress, all of which can cause significant mental and physical distress for those undergoing the strain. Crochet has the power to help combat stress and its associated issues.

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Turn Your Photos Into Graphghans with Wooltasia Crochet App

There are so many different crochet apps out there including stitch counters, project trackers and yarn store locators. Wooltasia is an Android app that you can use to convert your own images into graphghan graphs for crocheting image-rich blankets. Learn more from this interview with the creators.

Where to Donate Your Handmade Crochet Items

Where To Donate Your Handmade Crochet Items: 9 Places To Check Out

One of the greatest joys of crochet is that you can use your hands and minimal materials to make gifts that make others smile. When you crochet for charity, you may be helping to save or significantly improve someone’s life. But where should you donate your handmade crochet items? Here are some of our favorite …

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Are DIY Crochet Umbilical Cord Ties Safe For Babies?

News reports have been warning against the use of DIY umbilical cord ties, including crochet cord ties, because of the possible risk of infection to the baby. However, midwives and others say that crochet and knit umbilical ties can be safe and provide an eco-friendly, baby-skin-friendly alternative to the plastic clamps typically used in hospitals.