How to Crochet a Granny Square
It's the perfect time to learn (or review) this crochet icon - the granny square In this tutorial we'll show you how to crochet a granny square, the most classic…
How to Foundation Crochet Stitches
You can avoid the tedious task of making single, half double and double crochet stitches into a foundation chain altogether with foundation crochet stitches. In this tutorial we'll show you…
How to Make Tassels by Hand
How to Make Tassels? It's Easy! The Craft Yarn Council made an announcement recently calling all yarn lovers to join them in their Pom Pom Party! They kicked off the…
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Together Decrease
This post is sponsored by Yarnspirations What is Sc2tog? Sc2tog stands for "single crochet two together" and it is a standard crochet decrease used in crochet patterns. When you make…
How to Join Granny Squares with an Invisible Seam
Why Join with an Invisible Seam? There are dozens of different granny square joining techniques and each has their time and place. Joining with the invisible seam is appropriate when…
How To Find a Pattern Repeat
First things first In order to find a pattern repeat, we must first identify exactly what I'm talking about. Sure, it's easy to spot the repeat in a pattern that…
Standing Crochet Stitches: Eliminate the Turning Chain
Tired of an ugly color transition? Crochet Standing Stitches are the solution you've been looking for. Nobody really likes the look of a turning chain. I've stretched the boundaries of…
What Is Frogging?
Frogging? Say what? What is frogging? I'm asked this question all the time, "Brittany, what is frogging?" So if you haven't heard of this one before don't worry, you're not…
How to Russian Join Yarn Without Knots or Ends
Russian Join Yarn: a method of adding a new ball of yarn or switching to a different color without knotting the yarn or creating additional ends to weave in. Create…
How to Crochet a Diamond
A crochet diamonds is a must-know pattern for any crocheter who loves working with motifs and joining them to make bigger projects. In this tutorial we'll show you how to…
Ultimate Guide to Blocking
Blocking: The Secret To Professional Looking Crochet So many people ask me "Brittany, how do you get your crochet to look so neat?" Well my friends, I'm about to share…
Beginner’s Guide to Crochet Straight Edges
There are a few things you can do do crochet straight(er) edges in your projects. In this guide we'll show you the fundamentals as well as a few tricks so…
How Many Chains Do I Need to Start My Project?
Every project is a little different. You need to consider stitch multiple and project width. We'll show you 8 steps to figure out how many chains you need to start…
How To Size a Crochet Hat
If you are like me, you're no stranger to crocheting hats. They are my go-to project in many situations because they require little time and yarn to complete. In my…
Surface Crochet Stitch
Skill Level Easy Multiple No Multiple Uses Accent Stitch The surface crochet stitch is a great technique for adding stripes and even typography to your crochet and knitting projects but…
Crochet Invisible Join
Can you spot the join in these two circles? If you've been crocheting for any length of time, you will more than likely be able to spot the slip stitch…
Crochet Bullion Stitch: The Easy Way
Bullion stitches are tough. Yes, I said it and I'm not ashamed to admit that the bullion stitch was a huge problem for me only weeks ago. Sure, the concept was…
How Do I Start a Foundation Chain for Ripple or Chevron Stitches?
The foundation chain for ripple or chevron stitches is figured out a little different than other crochet stitches. We'll show you how figure out your foundation chain for ripple or…
Cross Stitch On Crochet
Video Demonstration Cross stitching on crochet is a very cool way of blending two fiber arts that have been around for many years. You can create a very classic finished…