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Learn How to Crochet Top-Down Sweaters

They say you are never too old to stop learning. And despite going on 10 years of studying and educating myself about crochet for work and pleasure, I am still amazed at how much I have yet to truly explore. Top-down seamless crochet for example. This...

Published May 20, 2013 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

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Taking a Little Crochet Ribbing

I am always looking for crochet stitches and techniques that lend a touch of elasticity to the finished crochet fabric. Fabric with stretch creates great shaping, especially around the waist, and is imperative for crochet patterns that require stretch...

Published Mar 21, 2013 12:15 PM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Stitches, Crochet For Beginners, Crochet Techniques, Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Patterns, Easy Crochet Patterns, Crochet

Learn Crochet Designers' Little Secret

Gorgeous garments designed from intricate crochet motifs, textured sweaters covered in crochet cables, and innovative finishing techniques—Robyn Chachula has designed her best book yet with Blueprint Crochet Sweaters . Each of the sixteen innovative...

Published Feb 25, 2013 1:10 AM by Toni Rexroat

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Learn Crochet Tips and Tricks with Lily Chin

Lily Chin has been crocheting for about 25 years, and along the way she has learned unique tips and tricks that make crocheting easier. It doesn't matter how many years you have been crocheting, there is always a new tip out there. Lily Chin Crocheting...

Published Feb 18, 2013 10:23 AM by Toni Rexroat

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Learn to Crochet Hats

I love teaching friends to crochet hats ! They are quick projects, don't rely heavily on sizing, and are the perfect way to learn a new crochet technique or begin designing your own unique projects. Chullo Hat by Ellen K. Gormley The most common crochet...

Published Feb 4, 2013 1:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Stitches, Crochet For Beginners, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Beanies, Crochet Hats, Crochet

3 Ways to Begin a Crochet Motif

Crochet motifs are the ultimate building blocks. Granny squares, flowers, circles, triangles, hexagons, or diamonds, these individual pieces can be combines to create fabulous sweaters, blankets, accessories, and home decor items. They are the perfect...

Published Nov 26, 2012 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet Stitches, Crochet For Beginners, Crochet Techniques, Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Me, Granny Squares, Crochet, Crochet Motifs

Adding Flare to Crochet Tops

Recently, I met two people who had the exact same birthday as mine. But I have never met a person with the exact same measurements. No two people are built exactly the same, which makes shopping at retail chains a bit frustrating. China Doll by Doris...

Published Jul 23, 2012 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet For Beginners, Crochet Lace, Crochet Tops, Crochet

Learn How to Change Colors in One Easy Stitch

When I was first learning how to crochet, I dreaded the thought of having to join a new ball of yarn to an in-progress project, and I categorically avoided colorwork projects. The process of changing yarns was confusing and completely foreign to me. Gidget...

Published Jun 28, 2012 9:30 AM by Toni Rexroat

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Chain Stitch Embroidery, Working Over Ends, and More

I love learning new crochet tips and techniques. Over my years of learning to crochet, I have been fascinated with Tunisian crochet, obsessed with motifs, and searched for new construction techniques. I have gathered a few of my favorite how-to blogs...

Published May 21, 2012 6:00 AM by Toni Rexroat

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Sanity Saver: Working Over Your Ends

Any time you have to change colors or join a new yarn to your work, you're creating ends-those pesky detriments to finishing your work quickly, and often the culprit of unfinished objects. If you're participating in the Meadow Shawl crochet-along...

Published Apr 4, 2012 3:00 PM by Sarah Read

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Crochet Flower Power

Outside the sun is warmly lighting the landscape and the thermometers are slowly easing toward spring temperatures. Inside I am waiting in anticipation for the first buds of spring to appear. The best part of spring is the appearance of those first flowers...

Published Mar 8, 2012 11:20 AM by Toni Rexroat

Filed under: How To Crochet, Crochet For Beginners, Crochet Techniques, Crochet Flowers, Crochet Me, Crochet Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns, Crochet

Introducing the Spike Stitch

I agree with Josi Hannon Madera. I love the crocheted spike stitch. This eye-catching stitch allows you to quickly create beautiful colorwork, and learning how to crochet with spike stitches is easy. Spike stitches are created by inserting the hook in...

Published Jan 21, 2012 6:05 AM by Toni Rexroat

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