How to Crochet a Beanie: A Free Tutorial Series Crocheted beanies are a fun and rewarding project, and they're also a great way to use up small amounts of yarn. In this free tutorial series, I'll show you how to crochet a basic beanie hat with any size yarn and any size hook to fit any size head. … [Read more...] about Crochet Beanie Hats for Family, Fun and Charity: How to Series
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Learn to Knit 2 Versions of the Herringbone Stitch
The Herringbone Stitch The herringbone stitch is a beautiful and versatile knitting stitch that creates a zigzag texture and a thicker, warmer fabric. It is unique and beautiful, and once you get the rhythm of how the stitches are worked, you'll agree that it's definitely worth learning. The … [Read more...] about Learn to Knit 2 Versions of the Herringbone Stitch
How to Get Your Self-Striping Yarn Stripes to Match: A Tutorial
A great question come up in the Perfectly Knotty Facebook VIP Group about how to get your self-striping yarn stripes to match. When you're making a garment and the parts and pieces are different sizes, and your yarn is self-striping, the color blocks are not going to be the same number of rows. A … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Self-Striping Yarn Stripes to Match: A Tutorial
What to do When Dye Lots Don’t Match
Blending Yarns of Different Dye Lots: A Guide to Striping Technique Crocheting and knitting can be fun and relaxing hobbies, but it can also be frustrating when the dye lots of your yarn don't match! This can be especially obvious when you shift from one skein to the next, and becomes more … [Read more...] about What to do When Dye Lots Don’t Match
4 things new crocheters and knitters should know
Keep at it and you'll find your groove soon!Whether you're a knitter, a crocheter, or someone who enjoys both crafts, there's always something new to learn and discover. So let's embrace the diversity and learn from each other to create something beautiful. If you haven't yet, be sure to sign up … [Read more...] about 4 things new crocheters and knitters should know
6 Pro Tips to Elevate the Quality of Your Crochet
I learned a lot about crochet by watching my grandmother knit.Her even stitches worked with beautiful yarns using simple, yet elegant and classic patterns inspired me.I figured if she could do that knitting, I certainly could figure out how to do that with crochet! There had to be a way! It … [Read more...] about 6 Pro Tips to Elevate the Quality of Your Crochet