Fast yarn join in crochet and knitting
Most people don't like to weave in yarn ends in crochet or knitting. Here's a way to avoid that. This is a tip that has been hugely popular on an old video, over a million views. With learning more about filming and editing all the time, I'm embarrassed by the quality...
7 useful crochet tips
Have you seen my 10 best crochet tips? There are more great tips, so I published a new video on 7 more useful tips. These are all quick tips that you can put to use in many different crochet projects.The tips vary from useful ways to help you with the start of a new...
Easy block lace crochet stitch pattern
This block lace stitch has been used in decorating bedsheets in the 40s and 50s. But it's great for many different uses. You can make it in wool for baby blankets, afghans, different types of shawls, scarves and wraps. It is pretty in tablecloths, mats and runners...
Crochet lace infinity scarf
It's spring! Do you have light cotton, bamboo or linen scarves to wear at this time? This infinity scarf or cowl is quick to crochet because we are using a large hook and trebles (US crochet term, double treble in UK crochet terms). I made mine using...
Summer Jewels crochet shawl
Do you want something colourful and beautiful for spring and summer? This shawl pattern I designed was published in the Simply Crochet magazine last summer. Now I'm allowed to spread it myself too. The shawl is made up of 21 colourful squares. All the squares are the...
10 best crochet tips
It has always been a pleasure to learn new tips and tricks in the many decades that I have been crocheting. I have been part of Facebook crochet groups for about 10 years now. That has made it easier to learn new things. Blogs are great for that too. Tips go quickly...
Crochet baby booties
(Updated March -22) Baby booties seem to be one of the most popular things to both crochet and knit! I saw some knitted using a flat piece and decided to use the same idea for crocheted booties. You crochet a flat piece back and forth, then continue the ribbed toe...
How to crochet a lighter corner to corner variation
If you google "corner to corner" or C2C crochet you get a huge amount of finished projects and instructions. Most of them have been crocheted using the exact same technique. However, I wanted to have my C2C a little lacier and lighter. Therefore I decided to add some...
Crochet an easy scrunchie hair band
Scrunchies were so popular in the 90s! Then they seemed to disappear, and now they are back. In the 90s I made piles of them, sewing from all colour fabrics. Now I decided to use the same pattern as for sewing but crochet the piece instead. Crocheting or knitting...
How to crochet Solomon’s knot – triangle or straight edge
Over the years I have seen Solomon's knot crochet used in so many projects. It always seemed complicated even though anyone crocheting them always told me it was simple. There are so many ways the technique can be used when using different materials and weights of...
Small crochet heart tutorial and chart
Updated in January 2026 Valentine's Day is approaching fast, so what better pattern to create than a new crochet heart! I was looking at the many hearts there are with the idea of making one that doesn't exist yet. I didn't see one made this way. The heart has a...
Crochet a slouchy hat in V-stitch
This slouchy hat is easy to adjust to any size. The ribbing of the beanie fits snugly around your head. The lacy V-stitch gives a textured finish to the pattern.This hat can be one you want to make in many different colours. I have already made several of...
How to crochet a basic granny square
Updated July 2021. Every year for many years now there has been a GrannysquareDay on Instagram. This link shows you the thousands granny square images posted from all over the world. Many are not what was originally called a granny square though but different types of...
Joyful circles scarf pattern
The Joyful Circles scarf has a crochet net base with colourful circles crocheted separately and sewn on afterwards. Length 130 cm (about 51 inches). This length is for a summer scarf that you tie once. If you want to make a scarf that first wraps around your neck and...
Multicolour Tunisian crochet mitered squares
Tunisian crochet is a great technique because it combines some aspects of both ordinary crochet and knitting. There are so many projects you can make using it as technique. I just made two new videos showing how to create multicolour stripes and mitered squares. Both...
Crochet flower pattern, chart and video
This crochet flower only has two rows and is quick to make! Make flowers to decorate any projects like scarves, shawls, blankets, bags or attach a flower to a card or a gift tag. You can also sew a pin under the flower and use it as a brooch. This post...