Short Rows: seamless set-in sleeves
This article is all about some very magic sleeves. I'm not talking about David Blane's ability to pull a ferrari out of his jacket (not sure he's actually done that trick yet - Dave, if you are rea...
Preview Lesson of Vector Charting for Crochet
We are LOVING running our first online course Vector Charting for Crochet. Starting at the beginning, we are covering how to make crochet charts in Indesign and Inkscape for print and online patt...
Linked Treble Crochet (US Linked Double Crochet)
Linked trebles are one of the more unusual stitches you will come across but once you've mastered it you will love the interesting effects you can get with this versatile stitch! Traditional treble...
How to work crochet ripple patterns
Whether you are looking for a riot of colour or working in neutrals ripples add interest to your crochet. Ripples can be used for every project from warm king-size blankets to elegant clutch bags a...
Measuring, Swatching and Getting the Fit Right on Your Garment
Perhaps the biggest challenge in making a garment is getting it to fit. Accessories that need to fit such as hats and mittens are smaller and its less drastic if you have to rip back or start over...
At a glance, crochet charts tell you so much about the pattern - where your stitches go, which loops they are worked in, the relative height of the stitches and they even provide an almost schemat...