Something interesting is happening right now. Crochet is not just “back in style” and it feels like a whole new group of people is picking it up. And honestly… they don’t all look like the typical “craft people” we used to imagine. I’ve been noticing this more and more, and […]
Sandra Regev
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I have a wrap hanging in my wardrobe right now that I am genuinely proud of. The colors are stunning, it is variegated, warm, exactly what I imagined when I ordered the yarn online. I wore it the day I finished it. But only over a long-sleeved top. Never directly […]
If you want a border that looks impressive but takes almost no skill to make, this is the one. The braided crochet border uses just two things: a slip stitch and a chain. That is the entire stitch repeat. The trick that makes it look so neat and professional is […]
I decided to make a blanket. Not just any blanket but one that would teach me something. Or more honestly, one that would remind me why I love this craft so much. Twelve sections, twelve different stitches, all worked in the same yarn, so the whole thing grows together into […]
If you have ever finished crocheting a bag and thought it looks fine, but something is missing, this is the tutorial for you. A picot border is the answer. It takes less than 20 minutes, uses the same yarn you already have, and completely transforms the edge of any crochet […]
I made a wrap once that could have stood up on its own. It was not what I had in mind. I wanted something that flowed off the shoulders, soft and light. What I got looked like a potholder you could wear. If this sounds familiar, keep reading. The fix […]
There is something that happens when you sit down to crochet but nothing feels right. The yarn is there. The hooks are ready. But you pick something up, put it down, pick up something else — and nothing clicks. Most of the time this is not a crochet problem. It […]
✦ Quick answer To crochet a V-stitch winter skirt in chunky yarn: measure your hip circumference, chain to that measurement, work 2–3 rows of half double crochet for the waistband, then switch to V-stitch rounds until your desired length. Add an elastic waistband and a sheer lining underneath for coverage. […]
In the professional world, we often look for a “fix”a solution that is both efficient and high-quality. Farrah Tate, the designer behind The Crochet Fix, has mastered this balance. By day, she manages ICT Solution Designs; by heart, she creates textured, functional art that brings a sense of calm to […]
You pour your heart into a crochet project. You finish the last stitch. And then , puff all those loose ends staring back at you. Weaving in ends is probably the most dreaded part of crochet, but it is also one of the most important. Done right, it makes your […]