When I started making my own stitch markers to sell on Etsy, and sharing them, I realized that not everyone (even crocheters and knitters) are
Holy cow, you guys. This is tough. You’re a handmade business, and trying to sell the things that come from your hands and your home
The half double crochet stitch is another of my favorite basic stitches. It’s somewhere between the single crochet and double crochet, height-wise. It’s perfect for
The Calculating Yardage: Weight Formula is really great if you have a brand spankin’ new skein of yarn. You CAN use this method if you
It’s time for post two in the series! Let’s talk about Calculating Yardage: Measure a Stitch Formula! This has been my favorite way to calculate
In my series on calculating yardage, I want to start off with one of the most basic methods which is to measure your entire project.
Besides the actual design itself, calculating yardage is probably one of the most time-consuming tasks when it comes to writing a crochet pattern. It would
Crochet chain stitches are HARD to work with. It’s easier to lose them, or lose track while counting them. Plus, the way they can twist
For whatever reason, the double crochet is one of my favorite basic stitches. I find it so relaxing and therapeutic to repeat over and over
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