6 most popular crochet tutorials of the last year
Is there a crochet tip or a project that is new to you among these six most popular tutorials on my YouTube channel? Some of these videos are several years old but viewers continue to come back to them every day. The most popular one has been watched over a million...
Straight edges in double crochet
How often have you crocheted a scarf or blanket in double crochet and been annoyed that the edges are not straight? The edges easily look like the two bottom ones in this image. Either you get holes or the edge is very uneven. (Using US crochet terms) But this is a...
Crochet fun barefoot sandals
Flora barefoot sandals Crochet these fun and easy barefoot sandals for the beach, garden parties or even a summer wedding - anywhere where shoes are not needed. My design was first published in the Simply Crochet Magazine in summer 2020, issue 99. There are two...
The easiest crochet cord or ribbon
The easiest crochet cord is made with just single crochet stitches that you twist. This cord is a great alternative to the i-cord but you can also use it on its own in items like bookmarks or keychains. Use it for ties and straps. The cord has a textured look. How to...
Crochet lacy C2C technique. A lacy corner to corner pixel variation
The lacy version of the corner to corner pixel crochet technique is great for a lighter shawl. I love to crochet triangle shapes in C2C! The lacy look comes from chains in between pixels and picots. You have instructions on video as well as a written pattern and a...
Crochet a lacy summer top
The summer top in lacy crochet is easy to adjust to different sizes and also to lengths. The tops are cotton and cool for the summer days. We alternate rows of small dainty flowers and my favourite stitch, the V-stitch. Crocheting the top starts from the waist, in the...
Crochet a wind spinner using twine
Did you crochet a wind spinner with yarn last summer? Here's my pattern and tutorial for that. Wind spinners can be made also in twine or cord. I had many spools of plumb line cord or masonry twine in one of my yarn drawers. They were super popular here in Finland...
3 common crochet problems
After decades of crochet, I have noticed three problems that keep coming up in discussions with other crocheters. It is worth finding out what causes those problems and how you can fix them. It may take a little time but the result is that you feel more confident in...
Quick crochet heart. Easy recycle project
Crochet this quick heart using some scrap fabric you may have. You can recycle items like pillowcases or clothes no longer in use. This works best with woven fabrics, not T-shirt type stretchy materials. You cut up the fabric into a long strip. The size of the heart...
Fastest way to crochet mesh – 2 rows at the same time
When you crochet the mesh two rows at the same time, it goes much faster. The technique is simple to learn. I have both a video and written instructions on how to crochet it. You can use crocheted mesh in so many ways. Scarf, shawl, poncho Blanket, baby blanket,...
How to crochet a wind spinner
Crochet this easy wind spinner! How would a colorful wind spinner look on your veranda, balcony or in your garden? Wind spinners are simple to make and suitable for a beginner crochet project. It doesn't require a lot of yarn so it is a great way to use up some of...
How to make a magic ring for crochet. Magic circle tutorial
The magic ring is often the most practical way to start something that is crocheted in the round. It is also called a magic circle or magic loop. The idea is to create a circle into which you make the first round of your crochet. After the first round is completed,...
Zoo animals crochet pattern blog hop 2021
Do you love crocheting animals? Amigurumi, plushies or animal appliques? There's a collection of all types of crocheted animals in the June blog hop that I'm participating in. 16 crochet designers bring you animal patterns. There is one animal per day with several...
12 fast and useful crochet tips
There is always something new to learn in crochet, isn't there?! Recently I have made many "Shorts" videos in YouTube. You have probably noticed those recently - max one minute long and vertical videos mixed with normal videos on many channels. The format is ideal for...
Crochet the bobble stitch
The bobble stitch gives texture and interest to many crochet projects. It looks adorable in baby blankets. It can create designs like hearts or squares or just stripes on cushions, bags, afghans and scarves or smaller items like hats and mug cozies. Depending on how...
Easy crochet flower star motif
Crochet these simple flower star motifs for many uses. Depending on the yarn you use, you could make blankets, throws, ponchos, scarves, bags or table cloths, coasters etc. A single flower can be attached on a card too, or used as a purse decoration. You could even...