Looking to learn another crochet stitch? The alpine stitch is a great one to add to your list! It is easy to learn and creates a beautiful texture by alternating…
How to Crochet the Thermal Stitch (single crochet)
The thermal stitch is one of the warmest crochet stitches! Aptly named, this stitch makes a beautifully thick and sturdy fabric—perfect for projects that need added weight and warmth. Some…
Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch (HBDC)
What’s so special about the Herringbone Double Crochet Stitch? The Herringbone stitch is used in several crafts including embroidery, knitting, and crochet. It is named as the stitch, once made,…
11 Free Market Bag Patterns (Easy and Eco-Friendly!)
Market bags are popular replacements for plastic shopping bags. They are reusable shopping bags that help to reduce the use of single-use paper or plastic shopping bags. Better yet, they…
Best Free Crochet Blanket Patterns for Super Bulky Yarn in 2023
For those who enjoy crocheting in their free time, it can be a relaxing and rewarding activity that ends in a completed project. While crocheting can be relaxing, purchasing expensive…
How to Use Safety Eyes in Amigurumi (and My Favorite Sizes!)
Safety eyes are the most common and easiest way to add eyes to your amigurumi. They are inexpensive and easy to use, so if you’ve been wondering how everyone adds…
Can You Iron Crochet? (and How to Flatten Your Projects!)
Many people enjoy crocheting, but what can you do to flatten your crochet projects when the edges curl? Can you use an iron on your crochet projects? Never put an…
How to Choose the Right Yarn for a Crochet Project
Crocheting is an excellent pastime that many people love. When starting out, many people have a lot of questions, including how to choose good yarn. When learning to crochet, many…
Best Hook Sizes for Amigurumi in 2023 (no more awkward gaps!)
Amigurumi can look really good when it’s finished, but it can also be subject to weird-looking gaps if it isn’t knit together tightly enough. That’s where getting the appropriate hook…
The Ultimate Crochet Hook Conversion Chart (US, UK, Japan!)
Why are there so many crochet hook size measuring systems? All these different measurement systems can make figuring out what size of crochet hook you need a painful process. To…