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. …
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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 …
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 …
NOTE: Sometimes the calculators do not load correctly after system updates. Please comment below and we’ll fix the problem! HELP!!!! How many stitches should I cast on for a baby blanket? What is the number of rows to loom knit a man’s scarf? How much yarn will I need to knit a queen size blanket? …
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 …
Oh, yeah! YouTube has gone craft-friendly! I know what you’re thinking? What do you mean YouTube has gone craft-friendly, they’ve always been craft-friendly. That’s true. You all know I started on YouTube. But now they have done some updates to make it better for crafty mobile users. Let’s face it. We all use our phones …
Caron Cake Shop Oh my! Caron has some amazing new treats for us this year! The Caron Cake Shop is fully stocked and open for business with an expanded menu of delicious new colorways. I know we’ve all been enjoying the long color changes on the original Caron Cakes since they were first released. Now …
Stitchflix Lookbook | Yarnspirations Season 1 – Snuggle Up and Watch “Stitchflix? What’s that?” I’m so glad you asked! It’s the combining of two fun past times: yarny crafts and binge watching your favorite show or movie. We love family movie night at our house. We grab snacks, blankets and cuddle up for an evening …
Craft Shows | Useful Tips Written By Carol Blakeley Summer and warm weather brings outdoor craft shows, fairs, festivals & farmer’s markets. Below are tips for craft shows shared during Kristen’s Facebook Q & A Live Broadcast (June 19/17) as well as some I learned while selling hand crafted jewelry at craft fairs. PLAN Research: …
DIY Water Balloons | Loom Knit and Crochet by Joann Gay Splish! Splash! Splat! Who doesn’t love a good water balloon fight? We all do! What we don’t like is the mess it leaves in the yard. What’s the answer? DIY Water Balloons! Here’s just some of the multitude of reasons these are better than …