Category: Tutorials
Knitting and crochet tutorials. Learn to crochet and knit easily with these step by step knitting and crochet tutorials.
Free crochet stitch guide for beginners.
Want to learn to crochet but you’re not sure what the stitches are? Or maybe you’re not sure what stitch you should start with as a beginner. In this post I’ve shared my crochet stitch guide for absolute beginners. My students swear by this pattern. I hope it’ll be handy for you, too! If you’d…
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How to stop your crochet from getting smaller.
Find out why your crochet seems to be shrinking with this helpful explanation of why shrinkage happens in the first place. You can usually fix this common crochet problem. Find out how here.
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How to block granny squares. Step by step crochet tutorial for beginners.
Have you made your granny squares, but you’re not sure how to block granny squares? In this post, I will show you how I block mine. You’ve seen them around: absolutely beautiful crochet blankets that lay flat effortlessly. If you’re using a natural fibre to crochet granny squares such as wool or cotton, you will…
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Free crochet shower puff pattern.
Below is my free crochet shower puff pattern which is suitable for beginners as well as crocheters who are looking for a quick, satisfying stash-busting project! This pattern uses a small amount of cotton yarn and is lots of fun. I first came up with the idea of a crochet shower puff when I was…
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How to get started with crochet: A beginner’s guide.
Here’s some beginner crochet patterns and guides to help you get started with crochet. Where do you start when you want to learn to crochet but you’re a beginner? Here! Something that comes up often is the question “where do I start with crochet?” and that depends on you, the individual. Some beginners are as…
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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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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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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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