Learn how to create a beautiful and neat garter stitch edges that will elevate your projects to a whole new level.
The long tail cast on, also called the double cast on, is my go-to cast on. I find it’s fast and gives a nice looking, even, and secure edge. It does require some yarn usage estimations, but no worries, I’ll give you some tips.
Learn to knit the M1R (make 1 right, or right leaning make one) and the M1L (make 1 left or left leaning make one).
Learn to knit the linen stitch, also called the fabric stitch, in rows or rounds. I have written out the stitch pattern with process photos, and included a video.
This triangular shawl free crochet pattern gets its name from the bloom shaped cluster of stitches used in the pattern, and from the color of the yarn used.
Here you will find written instructions with process photos, charts, and videos, for flat circles in single, half double, and double crochet.
If you can make a crochet chain, you can make this necklace! It is super simple, and tons of fun. This necklace is a great way for those just learning to make a finished item, it is a wonderful project for kids (what a great Mother’s Day gift!) and it is even fun for the more advanced. It also makes for great craft fair stock!
Nearly 5 years after creating the Flower to Hexagon Granny pattern ~ my first pattern I shared with you ~ it is still my most popular! So I thought it was about time I made a video and a chart to go along with the pattern, as both have been requested several times through the years. I actually made a few videos. The first and second can be found here and are for the first 3 rounds that create the … Read more
This six petal flower can be it’s own finished item, such as a coaster, an applique, a pin, a hair clip, bunting, or so many other items. In addition it can be used within other patterns. This flower can be made with or without a second layer flower worked out of the top of the first round. There is a video to show the main flower, a second video to show the layered flower, a written pattern, and a chart for the main flower. Plus photos to help along the way. 🙂
Learn to make the 2 double crochet cluster, which is also sometimes just called a cluster stitch.
