I get asked this regularly.My response?Crochet and knitting are peers, not mortal enemies.One is not better than the other any more than water color paintings are better than oil paintings.What do I mean by that? Here's a quick run-down.Crochet and knitting do different things; they are not … [Read more...] about What is better, Crochet or Knitting?
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Crochet my Ashley Afghan using this linen or moss stitch like technique
My Ashley Afghan uses a crochet stitch referred to as moss stitch, or linen stitch. Using multiple colors of yarn can really show off the way the rows interlock into the rows below, hence my calling it interlocking rows. I have used this technique for almost every sort of project. It has a little … [Read more...] about Crochet my Ashley Afghan using this linen or moss stitch like technique
Connected Foundation Double Crochet – Learn How
We have been learning a lot of powerful advanced crochet stitches, and this one is by far the most powerful. Combining what you learned in Foundation Double Crochet with what you learned in Connected Double Crochet, the Connected Foundation Double Crochet closes ALL of the gaps! Literally in your … [Read more...] about Connected Foundation Double Crochet – Learn How
Connected Double Crochet – Learn How
We love the row height we get when we use a double crochet, but many times we do NOT love the open gaps between the stitches! Connected Double Crochet is a perfect solution! Join each double crochet to the one prior to it! Did you even know you could do that!? Well, get your practice … [Read more...] about Connected Double Crochet – Learn How
Foundation Double Crochet – Learn How
Foundation Double Crochet is another one of the KEY Game-Changer stitches that I would encourage you to master. This stitch makes for a beautiful stretchy edge that is perfect for garments and allows for easily building rows on either side of the stitch. It is ideal for starting afghans as it's … [Read more...] about Foundation Double Crochet – Learn How
Foundation Single Crochet – Learn How
Foundation Single Crochet is one of the KEY Game-Changer stitches that I would encourage you to master. This stitch makes for a beautiful stretchy edge that is perfect for garments and allows for easily building rows on either side of the stitch. FSC is actually worked in a sort of vertical … [Read more...] about Foundation Single Crochet – Learn How