Rolling Waves Cowl by Kristen Mangus Just like the constantly shifting waves of a wind-tossed sea the Rolling Waves Cowl is full of texture and movement. I won’t say that you can smell the salty air when you wear it, but you can almost feel the ocean breeze. PATTERN I designed this cowl as part …
Lesson 8: How to Crochet Corner to Corner (C2C) I am especially excited about this last How to Crochet lesson. Crochet corner to corner afghans look complex, but they are actually very easy to make. Using the basic stitches you’ve already learned you can make a square or rectangle in any size. From a washcloth or …
C2C Interactive Crochet Calculators C2C afghans and graphghans are wildly popular and with good reason. It’s a great technique that looks difficult, but is actually simple. If you want to follow an existing chart, but don’t have the same yarn or want to change the size you need to know how big your finished project …
How to Crochet Granny Squares No beginner crochet class is complete without learning how to crochet granny squares. The granny square is as timeless as it is beautiful. It can be made in any size with any yarn to fit any style. I’ve included two styles of granny squares in this series. The classic granny …
Lesson 5: How to Crochet the Linen Stitch I love the crochet linen stitch! It’s perfect for a beginner stitch pattern because it only uses single crochets and chains, but still makes a lovely pattern. The linen stitch makes a dense fabric that is ideal for so many projects from dishcloths to scarves to tops. …
I am so excited about my new video series! I first learned to crochet as a child and it’s stuck with me through the years. Although I now do a variety of yarn crafts I still love crochet and I want to share that love with you. This summer I decided to put together a …
Hey, Loomers! Are you up for a challenge? I was working on editing my loom knitting tutorials from last year’s Bernat Blanket Stitch Along and I thought, “This series would make a great loom along project.” Join me for a Summer Blanket Loom Along! Build your loom knitting skill over the summer by trying out …
My GoodKnit Kisses garden is in full bloom this spring! I’ve been getting creative with my Clover Hana-Ami Flower Loom (aff. link) and my yarn stash. I’ve got a collection of 4 video tutorials for you this week all featuring beautiful flower loom blossoms. With a few twists of yarn and some simple darning techniques your …
It’s springtime and outdoors everything is coming alive. After the long, dreary winter a peek out the window shows bright sunshine and vibrant colors. That means one thing. The flowers are starting to bloom. Let’s recreate the freshness and beauty of spring on our looms! Learn to make a variety of beautiful flowers on the …
Don’t you love those jumbo knit roving blankets? The over-sized stitches and fluffy softness invite you to snuggle up. All you need is a good book and a steaming cup of coffee. When Red Heart contacted me about creating a video tutorial for them I knew the Wonderful Big Stitch Throw would be a great …