by ChiWei | Mar 7, 2013 | Crochet
I just realized that I didn’t do a tutorial on finishing a project and weaving in, so I’ll try to get that in sometime, just for kicks. Probably won’t do you much good right now, because it’s time to link up your cowls and share your... by ChiWei | Mar 1, 2013 | Crochet, Tutorials
Today, my friend Sarah is here with a guest post on how to add embellishments to a crocheted piece! If you’ve ever tried one of her hat patterns, or a pattern for a crocheted animal, you’ll know that even though it looks hard, it’s really just...
by ChiWei | Feb 25, 2013 | Crochet, Tutorials
First off, I want to apologize for not being around lately. I’ve had some health issues, and it’s been exhausting. Then, after staring at a laptop all day at work, really, the last thing I want to do is stare at a laptop in the evenings to catch up on...
by ChiWei | Feb 22, 2013 | Crochet, Tutorials
Today, I’d like to welcome my friend Rachel from Maybe Matilda. She makes the most beautiful baby blankets and crocheted hats and has a wonderful sense of humor. I love her and I think you will too! Hello, fellow crocheters! My name is Rachel and I blog at...
by ChiWei | Feb 18, 2013 | Crochet, Tutorials
Today, let’s take a look at the pattern and see if we can make some sense out of it. If you’re unfamiliar with crochet, it must seem like a whole different language, especially if you try reading it out loud. My eyes often glaze over reading patterns, so...
by ChiWei | Feb 15, 2013 | Crochet, Tutorials
I’m so happy to have Kara here as a guest poster today! I absolutely love her patterns and tutorials and crochet references. If you haven’t gotten around to saying hi, head over there and look around – you’re gonna fall in love! Hi everyone!...
by ChiWei | Feb 14, 2013 | Crochet, Tutorials
I’m a little under the weather this week, so this tutorial is going to be quick. I’m just going to go over a slip stitch, and you should be all set to start the cowl pattern next week! A slip stitch is very simple, and has almost no height to it....
by ChiWei | Feb 12, 2013 | Crochet, Tutorials
Ready for more? Yesterday, we learned how to handle the yarn, work up some chain stitches, and worked one row of single crochet stitches. Today, we’ll review the single crochet, then move on to the double crochet and half double crochet stitch. The concept is...
