Counting rows in crochet doesn’t have to be difficult. Picture this scenario. The house is quiet and you’re crocheting right along. You’re sipping your tea or coffee and watching listening to your favorite show or an audiobook, getting in a nice groove with that new project when suddenly you realize you’ve lost count of your […]
350 Crochet Tips Book Review
Hey everyone! Today’s book review is on 350 Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets by Jan Eaton. My library purchased this book for our library collection, so when I noticed it, I knew I had to check it out! I’m always looking for different tips and tricks. Even though I’ve been crocheting for a number of […]
When Bad Things Happen to Good Crocheters Book Review
Today’s book review is going to be on When Bad Things Happen to Good Crocheters by Beth Wolfensberger Singer. We purchased a copy of this book for our collection at work, which is how I first discovered it. I quickly read through it and immediately had to purchase a copy of my own! I found […]
How to Keep Stitches Even
There are a few things you can try to help with tension as well as how to keep stitches even. If you’re new to the world of crochet, you might notice your stitches are all over the place.
Things Every New Crocheter Should Know
This list is everything I wish I knew when I started crocheting. Over the years I’ve picked up these tips, so I would like to share them with you. I hope beginner crocheters, and even more experienced ones, find my list of things every new crocheter should know helpful. Leave a comment below if you […]
The Importance of Gauge Swatches
Today I want to talk about the importance of gauge swatches. What many crocheters don’t know is that gauge swatches are important in a lot of patterns. If your gauge isn’t correct your finished product could come out all wrong. So what exactly is a crochet gauge swatch?