Foundation Crochet Stitches
Tired of the foundation chain? Foundation crochet stitches are the answer you're looking for. Foundation crochet stitches will be a game changer if you dread starting a new project because…
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…
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…
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…
Ultimate Guide to Crochet Straight Edges
A recent Facebook poll concluded that many of you need help with crochet rows, specifically which stitch to work into first, which stitch to end with and how to crochet…
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
Have you been looking for a technique to spruce up your crochet designs? If so, you may want to give the surface crochet a try. Surface crochet has been used…
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…
The Crochet Magic Ring Method of Crocheting in the Round
chapter 2: The Ultimate Guide to Crochet in the Round The Crochet Magic Ring Method of Crocheting in the Round Welcome to Chapter 2 of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet…
