Easy planned pooling? Can’t be done. If you ever tried to create a perfect plaid with a variegated yarn you know it’s tricky. One skein will pool beautifully, but when you switch colors it won’t work. There’s no yarn that can give you consistent results… until now. You know I’ve been chatting up Premier Yarn’s Everyday …
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Have you tried planned pooling yet? I know how that went. You saw those colorful plaid designs and decided to try it out. You grabbed some variegated yarn from your stash and got started. That’s how you found out it takes a lot of skill to recreate the designs. Enter the new color pooling yarn …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ten Stitch Color Charts & Changing Yarn Colors Since we’ve been talking about the Ten Stitch Blanket lately we need to talk about colors. This pattern is a popular one for scrap blankets and self-striping yarn. However, you actually have a lot of options when it comes to coloring your blanket. I’ve created several possible …
Feeling trapped after being stuck inside all winter? Got the winter blahs? Well, since yarn makes everything better I can help. Let me show you some new crochet patterns from Annie’s to get you ready for warm weather. The Spring Spirit Pattern Collection has 20 stunning, new designs from Lena Skvagerson, the Lead Designer for …
I’m thrilled to announce the start of a new channel in the GoodKnit Kisses family. Let’s all welcome GKK TV! Remember the good times we had on my Facebook LIVE broadcasts? The welcoming time of saying, “Hi!” and finding out where you’re all from; the time of learning a new stitch or finding a new …