How to Add Fringe to Your Handmade Blanket: A Simple DIY Guide Handmade blankets are cozy and versatile, perfect for keeping warm on chilly nights or adding a touch of comfort to your home decor. While a plain knit blanket is lovely on its own, adding fringe can take it to a whole new level of style and sophistication. Fringe […]
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How-To Tips & Tricks Video Tutorials
To block or not to block. That is always the question. If I’m being honest, I’m torn on when to block vs. when to pull out my iron and give it a quick press. There are some projects where blocking is a must – either the material cannot stand up to heat or the press would lose the detail. This […]
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Spotlight Stitches Tips & Tricks Video Tutorials
Welcome to the details behind my current favourite stitch. The waffle stitch is a soft, squishy pattern that adds loads of texture to projects. You’ll see this used in blankets or kitchen dishcloths. It is a simple 2 row repeat but it is the front post double crochet that bring this pattern to life. Take a look and try it […]
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Crochet Knit Spotlight Stitches
Here is a quick look at how to work up the Mesh Stitch in both Knit and Crochet! Both of these patterns will lay flat and provide for a beautiful texture – best used in blankets, bags, totes. etc! Abbreviations: Knit: k: knit p: purl rep: repeat sts(s): stitch(es) yo: yarn over k2tog: knit two together ws: wrong side Crochet: […]
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Crochet Crochet Extras & Fun! Tips & Tricks
Hi Friends! You asked for it so here is my best attempt to walk you through how to work up the Four Leaf Clover! This is a simple 2 row pattern that works up in a flash. Take a look at the video and the written pattern below. Hope it helps! Comment below to let me know what you think! […]
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All Holiday Crochet Crochet Extras & Fun!
An easy tutorial to get you a bit more love in your craft! Just in time to make your #ValentinesDay Cards!
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Welcome to my favourite tutorial to date!! I have struggled with Buffalo plaid patterns and have mostly avoided them because of all the ends they create when you change colours. This is a quick trick that allows you to carry the yarn through so that it is nearly impossible to see. Take a look at the video below and some […]
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Here is Part 2 of: How-To Crochet Cables! In this video you will learn the twist element used to #CrochetCables. We are looking at Row 3 of the Rustic Crochet Cable Scarf as an example. This is arguably the most “difficult” part of the entire pattern so we break it down #stepbystep. I promise that crochet cables are a lot […]
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I had a lot of folks reach out for more help with cable stitches so I’m kicking off a new How-To series! This is Part 1 of: How-To Crochet Cables! In this video you will learn 2 common #crochetstitches used in #CrochetCables – the Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet. I promise that crochet cables are a […]
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This pattern is pretty trendy these days. Learn how to create the essential stitches – the right and left tilt decreases so you can make it yourself. Was this helpful? Let me know by commenting below!
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