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Below is a list of crochet terms and abbreviations that you will find online and in crochet books or catalogs. Have you ever looked in a book, or on social media, and saw some acronyms and terms you were unfamiliar with? We’ve all done it! Then we head over to our search bar and type …
What is Tunisian Crochet? Tunisian Crochet, also known as Afghan Crochet, is a unique form of crochet that uses a longer hook with a stopper on the end. It creates a more dense fabric than traditional crochet, but is also slightly less elastic. The Tunisian technique is similar to knit in two ways. The first …
Crochet. You hear it and you think about Grandma’s doilies, or the afghan on the back of the couch. You’re not wrong. Those are things you can crochet, and it is pretty common to do so. If that is the only thing you think about when you hear the term “crochet,” then you are so …
Choosing the right yarn for a project can make a huge impact on how well your project turns out. Being educated on the differences between types of yarn will help you make the right decision when it comes to choosing the right yarn types for your creation. There are 3 main characteristics you should look …
Diving into a new craft or hobby can sometimes be intimidating. You’re not sure where to start, and a lot of information you find starts somewhere between advanced beginner and rock star. What about the absolute beginner, though? The one who is interested in trying, but has no clue where to start? Maybe you saw …
Crochet hooks, it sounds pretty simple, right? It’s a metal hook you use with yarn to make stuff. Easy peasy! But what if I told you that there is more to it than just having a hook? I mean, sure, it isn’t rocket science, you don’t need a degree or ID to buy a crochet …
The bare minimum that you are going to need to get started with crochet is a hook, some yarn and a pair of scissors. However, that doesn’t mean that is all that you can buy for crochet. There are many crochet tools you can buy to make projects easier, or give them a bit of …