Author: Hanna Gough
What is a chain space in crochet? Here’s how to crochet between the stitches.
If you’ve wondered what a chain space is, look no further. Find out what the ch sp is in crochet patterns. This post will help you understand this technique better and apply it to your own crochet. This is a beginner crochet tutorial for people who are new to reading crochet patterns, or want to…
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How To Join Granny Squares
How to join your granny squares and turn that pile into something that screams “cottage core style” So you’ve mastered the granny square (amazing!) but now you have mountains of squares and don’t know what’s next. Here I will show you how to join your granny squares (or any other squares) using my two favourite…
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Knitting Needle Sizes: Old And New
If you’re fairly new to knitting, or you’ve been rummaging through a treasure trove of vintage knitting patterns recently, you may have noticed that the needle sizes don’t correspond with your new knitting needles. This is because the sizing has changed a lot since those patterns. Don’t worry though, here is a free knitting needle…
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US and UK Crochet Terms For Beginners.
In this post, I’ve explained what the key differences are for crochet beginners. Below you’ll find a really simple chart showing you the crochet terms for beginners. This will help you understand every English pattern you come across, as some are written using US terms, and some are written using UK terms! US and UK…
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Crochet hook sizes. Conversion chart for crochet hooks.
In the world of crochet, the names we use are different depending on where you are on the world. Here is a beginner’s crochet hook conversion chart. If you are learning to crochet or vaguely familiar with it, it may have caused you some confusion when looking at hook sizes. For example, if you are…
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How to get your granny squares right every time. Granny square help!
How to ensure your granny squares are sitting perfect, every time.
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Improve your crochet in five easy steps.How to get better at crochet TODAY.
Do you want to improve your crochet skills but don’t know what to do next? Here are a few quick and simple tips to make learning to crochet even easier. These little tips will be easy to implement in a day. These crochet tips might help you improve your crochet at a moment’s notice, or they…
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Beginner guide to yarn substitution.
Yarn substitution is something that can seem complicated, but once you know what to look out for, you can use up your stash! Yarn substitution is a really handy skill that every yarn wielder needs to know, as not all yarn will be available forever. Ever downloaded a pattern and find that the yarn used…
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Easy 2 needle flat knit socks pattern
Easy two needle sock pattern to knit. This is a free knitting pattern for a pair of knitted socks, knit flat on two straight needles. This pattern is ideal for beginners who want to branch out into socks!
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