There are many wonderful novelty yarns available and furs are some of my favorites. Many people hesitate trying these whimsical yarns, but the finished product is worth the adventure. I have tried many different brands of fur, creating over 100 hats, bags and stuffies that I have loved. No need to be intimidated if you […]
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How To: Starting a crochet circle
I LOVE teaching people to crochet and one thing I have found that every new student struggles with is that beginning circle. Whether making a beanie, circles for features or starting an amigurumi it is super important to avoid that dreaded hole. I struggled with this until I found the “magic loop” or “magic circle”. […]
How To: Surface Crochet
As part of my goal to focus on different techniques this year I’ve been checking out “surface crochet”. I have used the basic slip stitch surface crochet, but while surfing I came across tons of amazing stitches based on this method and many wonderful patterns. Surface crochet is great for adding details, color and outlining. […]
