Another way to join two strands of yarn is with the Russian join. This method creates no holes and there's no weaving in. Not a bad deal, right? A couple things to know about this method: If your yarn is thick - say roughly bigger than …
Sofia by Meghan Kizer
This one skein cowl project was created to be an easy introduction to Tunisian crochet. Crocheted lengthwise, then picking up stitches on the side to add buttons, it can be adapted to any length or height you desire. A challenge for someone new to …
Speckled Wings Shawl by Mary Renji
Speckled Wings is a light yet warm shawlette perfect for the fall. It uses crochet short rows to get its unique shape. The shawl is made bottom up. Size 49” x 15.5” (124x 40 cm) Yarn Dubai Knits Luna(100% merino; 400 yards [366 meters]/ 100 …
Owl by Shauna Jared
Yarn Worsted weight yarn - I used Cascade 220 100% Wool in Color #8400 (medium gray) (75 grams / 165 yards) for the head, body, wings, and tail. Vanna’s Choice in Cream for the eye circles and stitching on the belly (6 grams / 10.5 yards), …
Rails mitts by Rebecca Velasquez
When you're looking for something portable to stitch during commute, when you want to give a practical, yet heartfelt gift, when it's too hot to have a project in your lap, when your office is more like an icebox..... You just can't go wrong when …
Tutorial: Front Loop Only (flo)
This create an interesting texture in your crochet. It's frequently used on the WS to push the loop forward on the RS. Or in reversible crochet. Give front loop crochet a try! After a couple of rows it looks like this …
Tutorial: Back Loop Only (blo)
This creates an interesting texture in your crochet. Give back loop crochet a try! After a couple of rows it looks like this …
Tutorial: Half Double Crochet (hdc)
This is a nice stitch that's between the height of a single crochet and double crochet. …
Tutorial: Double Crochet (dc)
The double crochet is a versatile stitch you'll use a lot. …
Tutorial: Single Crochet (sc)
Single crochet (sc) is a firm stitch that's used in a lot of designs. Learn how to make it. …
Tutorial: Foundation Double Crochet (fdc)
Now, repeat these below steps until you have enough stitches: And take a look at foundation double crochet after a few rounds... …
Tutorial: Chain (ch)
If you're going to crochet, you need to know how to chain. Fortunately, it's easy. Here's what it will look like after you've worked a few chains. And yes, it might be windy. That's normal. …
Early Fall 16 Preview
We LOVE this issue! Some return designers (hello Mary and Elizabeth), a way-back hello to Sabine (she had many designs in the old knotions), some new-to-knotions designers (we like to keep it fresh), and another crochet design to keep things …
6 Things To Do If You Forget Your Measuring Tape
If I had a nickel every time I forgot my measuring tape - well, I’d have a whole lot of nickels. No measuring tape shouldn’t slow your crafting down though. Here are a few ways to work around the next time you leave it behind… Use …
Friday Faves: Warming Up Edition
It's finally starting to warm up around here - windows open and T-shirt on (with no hoodie). It doesn't mean I can't make stuff though. Here are a couple recent designs that are getting my attention. Crochet Parquet by Jenn Wolfe Kaiser - top …
