After spending countless hours working on intentional crochet color pooling last week, I figured out a couple little tension tricks to make things simpler. Because I know my tension isn’t always perfect….and I want my planned color pooling perfect regardless! This color pooling cheats/tips video features the crochet moss stitch and the argyle color pooling
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Since I started out as a knitter, it’s always been really natural for me to work any hat, knit or crochet, from the bottom up. In fact, when I first started adding crochet designs to my shop, I had no idea that the standard was to work most crochet hats from the top down! Since
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You get home from that amazing trip to your local yarn store (you know…the one you try to stay away from so you don’t spend all your grocery money on deluxe yarn) and you pull out that incredible, soft, gourmet alpaca yarn. Then it hits you. You forgot to ask the shop owner to wind
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When writing my patterns up in both a crochet and a knit version, I can sometimes run across a challenge. Transferring stitches from one to the other doesn’t always work, and can take some creativity on my part. This was exactly the trouble I had when I decided to write up a Smock Stitch Beanie
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Cables are gorgeous design elements that add a bit of elegance to any project. Though they seem very complex, and can be slightly intimidating to the beginning crocheter, they’re actually not nearly as hard as they look. Beware though! Cables are very addictive….once you learn, you’ll be absolutely hooked! Check out this photo tutorial on
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The Back Post Double Crochet Stitch is a very useful stitch. It can be used to create the ribbed effect at the bottom of a hat or the end of a sleeve, or, if stacked one on top of the next, it can create a really neat texture. Check out this photo tutorial on how
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The Front Post Double Crochet Stitch is one of my personal favorites! It can be used for a wide variety of purposes including creating the ribbed look at the bottom of a hat or the cuff of a sleeve. This stitch also stacks perfectly on top of itself, which makes it a great stitch to use
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The crochet Moss Stitch, also known as the Granite Stitch, is a super easy and fun stitch technique that produces a gorgeous texture. Since it’s made up solely of Single Crochet Stitches and Chains, it’s an easy pattern for any beginner to master, but also fun for the more experienced crocheter. Check out the Crochet
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Because Pom Poms are simply such awesome knit or crochet project embellishments, I’ve really come to love a good old yarn puff. Don’t know how to make a pom pom yet? Don’t worry! You’re not alone. I’ve had crafters who have been knitting or crocheting for years come to me asking if I use a pom-pom
Read MoreI’ve had a lot of questions recently about working with two colors when knitting or crocheting. So I’ve decided to make a video on the best way to do color-work, along with tips on how to keep your yarn from tangling as you work. Color-work can be really frustrating if you’re dealing with tangled
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When I started photographing more expectant mothers, I really wanted to add something elegant, and special to my studio’s wardrobe. I am a huge fan of fabric wraps, and draping fabric during my Maternity sessions, but I wanted something more. I did a little bit of searching, and found some really gorgeous Maternity gowns for
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