Category: Tips and Techniques

The Best Beginner Crochet Resources For Newbies

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned crochet enthusiast, this guide will provide you with the resources you need to kickstart your journey. Some of the following links are affiliate links. All...

A close up photo of a crochet lace doily, made with white crochet thread.

A Guide to Crochet Thread Weights

If you are a beginner crocheter, you may find crochet thread as well as yarn in your favorite craft store. Crochet thread is a popular alternative to regular yarn to create lace, doilies,...

Crocheter’s Guide to Yarn Weights

Yarn is classified by its thickness or “weight” (not to be confused with the weight as measured in ounces or grams). The thickness of the yarn is an important consideration when choosing the...

How to Crochet Straight Edges Every Time

Why is My Crochet Not Straight? How many times have you crocheted a square or rectangle to find that your edges are not lining up?  Does your piece of crocheted fabric seem to...

Crochet Gauge for Beginners

What is Gauge in Crochet? Gauge, in terms of crochet and knitting, refers to the number of stitches and rows per inch in a given piece of crocheted fabric. Gauge is often called...

UK/Australian vs US/Canadian Crochet Terms

When you are reading a crochet pattern, it is vital to know if the pattern is written using US or UK crochet terminology. How do you know if a pattern is written in...

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations

Most crochet and knitting patterns use abbreviations. Crochet and knitting abbreviations are a convention that has been used for many years and are fairly standardized among designers and publishers. Abbreviations make patterns easy...

Great Crochet and Fiber Arts Podcasts

  I listen to people crocheting on the radio. Or, to be more specific, to experts and enthusiasts talking about crochet in podcasts via various streaming services (although sometimes I do literally listen...

The Crochet Street Canopy of Malaga, Spain

In Malaga, Spain, Eva Pacheco and her crochet students have created a shade canopy for a local street. The canopy is made of various blocks of colorful crochet stitched together and hung over...

How to Find Time for Crochet

We all have busy lives. Being creative is one of the ways we recharge ourselves and foster personal growth. But how can we all find time in our daily life for crochet or...

Experiencing Pain While Crocheting? Try These Tips

 Sometimes, crochet hurts. Many crocheters experience pain while crocheting. We want to spend as much time as we want immersed in our craft, but how can we avoid pain while crocheting? I used...

Beginner’s Guide to Crochet Hooks

Crochet begins with yarn and one very important tool: the crochet hook.   What are the parts of a Crochet Hook? A crochet hook consists of five basic parts. The handle, thumb rest, shaft...