How to Crochet a Basic Tunisian Crochet
Tunisian crochet has a variety of other names, including afghan stitch and tricot ecossaise, which means Scottish knitting. Tunisian is not crochet with a regular crochet hook instead it uses a long hook called an afghan hook, hence the name. ... [... more]
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How to Crochet a Cotton Scrubbie
Crochet these easy-to-make scrubbies to use on your face, baby, sink, or anything else that needs gentle scrubbing. These scrubbies can be used over and over again and washed in your washing machine with like items. Tumble dry low and they are ... [... more]
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How to Crochet Cables
You don't have to trade in your crochet hook for needles to create cable patterns in your next project. Getting a cable knit look on a crocheted sweater is easier than you might think as explained in the following steps. Begin by working the row ... [... more]
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How to Crochet a Personalized Baby Blanket Afghan
It's always Baby Shower season! Here's an easy, adorable Baby Blanket Afghan to crochet for gift-giving! It's perfect for layette or nursery use, nap time, stroller rides ~ What makes this special is it can be personalized easily with new baby's ... [... more]
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How to "Flatten" Bulging Square Joins in a Decorative Way
Have you ever struggled with bulging joins when working with crocheted squares? This is a simple trick to make your square joins lie flat and at the sime time, make them look fancier. With squares already joined together and fastened off. Take a ... [... more]
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How to attach safety eyes to toys
How to attach safety eyes to soft toys, plush toys, amigurumi, bears, and dolls. If it is difficult to squeeze the washer onto the eye, place the eye stem side up on a flat surface and push down on the washer with your thumbs. If using fabric, ... [... more]
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How to Choose the Right Crochet Hook
Choosing a crochet hook can be a daunting task, especially if you are a beginner. There are only two items that are absolutely necessary to make a crochet project. The crochet hook is the most important tool, followed by yarn or string. It is ... [... more]
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How to Crochet a Poinsetta Afghan
This is a lovely afghan to crochet, ideal for any season, especially Christmas. The pattern can be worked up with different colors to make a spring flower throw or to match the color scheme in a person's house. Rnd 1: Ch 4, [dc, ch 1] 7 times in ... [... more]
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How to Crochet an Apple
If you know how to crochet a scarf or a square, you will find that you can crochet this apple with ease. These crochet apples make great gifts, especially alongside children's books such as Dr. Seuss's "Ten Apples Up on Top" or "Johnny [... more]
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How to Block Knitted Items
There are many misunderstandings about blocking: that it can change the finished size of a garment, that it's necessary to block all knitted items and that it's a difficult process and something to be dreaded. What is true about blocking is that ... [... more]
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How to Create New Yarn or Thread Combinations for Unique ...
Many crochet garments or afghans don't achieve the category of gorgeous because of lack of good color combinations. Learn how to make an attractive and clever use of color with these easy pointers I will give you. Some color combinations make a ... [... more]
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How to Create the Slipknot or Beginning Loop in Crochet
Crochet is a wonderful hobby and, with a little patience and practice, is easy to learn. Crochet begins with a slipknot or loop. This is the first step to creating a chain stitch which is the basis of all crochet patterns. So that the loop fits ... [... more]
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