Tricks of the Trade
Here you will find tips, tricks and bright ideas to get the most out of your crochet experience.
Attaching Beads to Crochet Work  A few methods described on how to attach the beads to your tatting work. Blanket Stitch around Fabric  Blanket stitch is a useful stitch to know when adding crochet to fabric. Creating Patterns from your Wardrobe  Creating free patterns from the clothes in your closet Crochet Conversion Charts  Charts for converting between US and UK hooks and stitches Crochet Embellishments  Thinking 'outside the box' to embellish crochet items. Dress-up clothing, totes, bags, purses, store-bought items with simple crochet or inexpensive jewelry. FAVORITE MEDIUMS TO CROCHET WITH  Ideas of crochet mediums. Crocheting with something new. New crochet mediums offer great textures and unique gift ideas. Five Tips and Tricks for Crocheting  Everyday tips and tricks, for all skill levels, to help with your crochet Frogged Stitches  Do you find yourself having to re-crochet stitches that you've lost for one reason or another? If so, I hope you'll find some of my tips to be time savers and stitch savers. From Ewe to You  The process of making yarn from sheep. Hairpin Lace Crochet  Hairpin Lace or Hairpin Crochet is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity. We look at the background of this interesting technique. Homemade Beads to Crochet With  Want an inexpensive way to ‘dress up‘ your crochet? Learn how to make your own beads to crochet with. How to Crochet with Beads  Add beads to your crochet and bring color and texture to your work. How to Hold Your Hook  Various ways to hold your hook and protect your wrist. Mixing and Making Yarns  Combining yarns, threads, filaments, etc to create a new yarn. No need to suffice only with what's offered in the stores. Reproducing Crochet Items  Have you found a crocheted item you absolutely love? Here’s how to make your own pattern from a finished product. Teaching Left-Handed Crochet  Teaching a left-handed person to crochet may seem undaunting. I’ll share some of my tips on how it might be a bit easier and even fun. Tips for Felting Crochet  This is the third in a series of three articles about the technique of 'felting'. in this article we look at hints and tips for felting crochet. Crochet Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Crochet Site Map
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