How to: Crochet & Knitting Gauge
A gauge swatch can save you from stress and disappointment when knitting or crocheting. It’s important to create one to ensure accuracy.
How to: Connect Crochet Foundation Stitches for “in the Round” Projects
Crochet Foundation Stitches (such as the Foundation Single Crochet or Foundation Double Crochet) are methods for beginning a project that allows you to work your foundation row (or chain row) at the same time as your first row of crochet stitches. It’s great for long foundation projects or when you need something with a little extra give. But what happens when you need to put those stitches into the round, like the bottom of the Wine Glass Lanyard Crochet Pattern, or the Birch Leaf Ear Warmer? Well, today, I’m sharing with you how to put those stitches together into the round so you can make even more fun projects!
How to: Foundation Single Crochet (FSC)
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Knit Tube Socks by Miss Wool Knits
Sometimes, when you’re a beginning knitter, things like socks can seem intimidating. You hear about turning heels, working in the round. Yikes! I mean, you just finally figured out purl and knit stitches, and your first washcloth was actually a square!
How to: Do a Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
The Foundation Double Crochet or FDC is a method for beginning a project that allows you to work your foundation row (or chain row) at the same time as your first row of double crochets. It’s great for long foundation projects or when some extra give (like a hat or headband) is needed that a chain start won’t have. It creates a slightly different look to the traditional ch then stitch rows and is a wonderful quick make.