Current Crochet and Knitting Patterns
Crochet cables give such pretty texture to your work, but how are they made?! Watch this video to learn how! In the video, I use, as an example, a crochet pattern called Seashore Shrug, which is a free pattern for a girls cabled shrug in sizes 2-10. See the pattern for Seashore Shrug by clicking… Continue reading Learn to Crochet Cables
I recently finished a spinning project that began with dyeing the fiber. It was fun! I received both the fibers and dye in my June 2019 Fiber of the Month Club box from Paradise Fibers. In the video below, I bring along with me as I dye the fiber and then show you… Continue reading Dyeing Fiber with Country Classics
Would you like to learn to knit lace using symbol charts? This post is for you! Watch my video below, where I will show you how to follow a knitting chart to knit lace. The project in the photo above, and the one used in the video, will soon be a free pattern on my… Continue reading Learn to Knit Lace with a Chart
Sometimes a crochet pattern will tell you to "work through both thicknesses" in order to attach two pieces or sections of crochet together. In my free crochet pattern, Pennant Coasters, I use this method to have you attach two circles to each other. This makes the coaster double thick. This technique is also frequently used… Continue reading Learn to Crochet “Through Both Thicknesses”
When you crochet circles, you may want to change colors between rounds to make stripes. This is not hard to do. Watch the video below to learn how! I recently released a free crochet pattern that uses this technique, Pennant Coasters. They are 4th of July themed coasters, as seen below. See this… Continue reading How to Change Colors When you Crochet Circles
