What does “sc” mean? When a pattern says “rep” what do I do? The Crochet Abbreviations List answers these questions and more! This list contains the most commonly used abbreviations and terms used in crochet patterns. This is not an exhaustive list and there may be terms on your pattern that are not included. NOTE: …
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Inside: Chart comparing US vs. UK crochet terms and abbreviations. Did you ever start watching a crochet video and realize the lovely instructor with British accent was getting all her stitches mixed up? Well, if you’ve ever traveled to England you realize very quickly that although we all speak English we don’t necessarily use the …
6 Quick Gift Patterns Guest Post by Mary Kathyrn of CrochetChiq Gift patterns can be quite a task to hunt down just the right ones to make for our loved ones. Mary Kathyrn Guest blogs today on some different gift patterns to think about.- By August I like to start making my Christmas gifts that …
Wet Block your knitting may sound scary or foreign but the fact is it can make your project sing! It will make the stitches even out and open lace wok and cables nicely. How to Wet Block your Knitting “Even the professionals block” There are ways to steam knitting that can kill synthetic yarns but …
Make a super quick cowl with your hand & fabulous yarn in less than 20 minutes! Red Heart Boutique has a new yarn called Dash. It is a knit tube (also called an I-cord). Save time for a quick handmade gift for you or a friend with this gorgeous yarn. Yarn in video: 1 hank …
Yarn Class Yarn Slang explained (skein, ball, hank, cake), How to use a Yarn Swift and Ball Winder, and How to calculate yards used on a knit or crochet project. Take our starter Yarn Class here. Watch the yarn class 101 video below. Be sure to grab some scratch paper to help you figure out …
Kristen at GoodKnitKisses hosts International Loom Knit and Crafting Club. This is a fluid and changing CREATIVE community that is open 24/7 for YOU, the crafter in Fibre Arts! Follow GoodKnitKisses on YouTube, Twitter and especially our Facebook Group to hang with other crafters. We range from young to not as young, newbie to …
Last night I was excited to make a matching bracelet and necklace for the first time. I’ve never made this type of bracelet. In fact I haven’t made a bracelet since braiding Friendship bracelets long ago…remember those? I’m a larger gal and have larger wrists. I also know there are many more like me who …
Crochet jewelry is off the hook! Recently I was introduced to the world of crochet jewelry. This has a major BLING factor! Its not a yarn or thread that limps out resembling a hemp and bead design. Imagine Sterling Silver Wire with Swarovski Crystals, custom glass beads or any number of beautiful and funky textured …
After some well thought out constructive criticism of my first blog I’ve decided to take out some commentary I mentioned and place it here. I was more light hearted and got a bit serious when it came to my passion for education. I meant it to show more as a passion, which it is, more …