Although you wouldn’t know it from looking at me, I really do love clothes and…

Designing Your Own Crochet Pattern Series will guide you through the basics of pattern design....gain some valuable insight into designing crochet patterns.

Chain stitch tutorial for drawstring, pulls, ties, etc. by Pattern-Paradise.com

Every home needs smart and practical solutions. These crochet home ideas will beautify your space and ease your everyday living.

Little Fictions is a crochet triangle shawl, with a beautiful drape, using only 400m of fingering weight yarn. One beautiful skein of yarn is all that is needed to show off this light and lacy

Necessary materials: Thin and soft thread (cotton + acrylic); Andrele no. 2. How to knit: The sweater is composed of two details, knitted separately. The length of each detail is equal to the length from one hand to the other, on the bust line. On needle will mount an even number of stitches. Every detail will knit loosely

Make colorful yarn coasters by using the most basic crochet stitch: the chain! Made with cotton yarn, these coasters are full of texture and would be a wonderful addition to your next party or get-together. Or impress your friends and give these as a hostess gift! They are so easy to make, even if you

SKEINS: 4 skeins of Purl Soho’s Understory SIZE: 20 inches wide x 73 inches long COLOR: Willow Bark

Knit a quick and easy yet elegant shawl to wrap up in the evenings. This free shawl knitting pattern is easy enough for beginners.

The 3-Needle Bind Off is a great finishing technique for joining two pieces of knitting…

Add to your Favorites/Queue on Ravelry Purchase the PDF pattern on Etsy Materials: Baby Weight Yarn (#3) G 4.25mm Crochet Hook Yarn Needle Difficulty: Expirienced Stitches: CH: Chain- Yarn over pull through one loop. SS: Slip stitch- Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over and pull through both the stitch and loop on the hook. DC: […]

I can’t say that I’ve ever felt the desire to hug an actual octopus, but…

Like a ray of light breaking through the clouds, our Sunburst Pot Holders in our…

We're going over things you should know to make your own amigurumi. Whether you're following a pattern or making your own, this will be helpful for you!

Add a touch of romance to your wardrobe with the Catalina Wrap, a crochet take on the knit Cambria Wrap. Simple lace stitches and bobbles come together to make this easy level design look like a stunning masterpiece. Wear it over the shoulders like a shawl or wrap it with the point in front like a s

Detailed instructions on how to make a crochet i-cord of different sizes, including how to finish an i-cord in a tube. Tutorial and written pattern. How to crochet an i-cord.

The Crochet Cord Nesting Bowls Tutorial will show you how to crochet over Bernat Macramé to make a bowl or basket - of any size!

It’s getting harder and harder each year to come up with something to make for my sisters-in-law. It’s tradition for me to gift them something handmade,and after 16 years in the family…

This Amigurumi Flamingo Free Knitting Pattern is a great way of practising short rows and a wrap and turn if you haven't done that before.

Medium Pink Star FP405 Original Design By: Maggie Weldon Copyright 2012 Maggie Weldon Skill: Easy Size: About 3½” round. Materials: Read More

How to Make a Whip Stitch Seam. This is a very basic tutorial to explain how to use a whip stitch seam to join crocheted fabrics together. #whipstitch #seam #crochet

I’m very excited to share with you my newest method of preventing the gaps in Amigurumi when crocheting over single crochet decreases. I’m especially proud of this tutorial because this Amigurumi Hack is actually something that I came up with myself! I haven’t seen this tip anywhere else on the internet but obviously the world...

Learn this great way to join yarn in knitting or crochet. It's secure and another way to avoid having to weave in ends.

In this blog post I am showing you a neat way to finish your amigurumi pieces. It`s a really simple trick you definitely want to use. Read more.

Scroll down to see the free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the printable PDF from my Etsy shop (here), featuring all necessary photos and large print, or you may purchase the kit from Lion Brand Yarn (here) It's been a while since I've knit any sort of sweater or cardigan, and it's

How to do a ladder stitch (also know as an invisible stitch or hidden stitch) step by step video tutorial. This tutorial is perfect for beginners!

The Russian Join is one of the absolute best ways to join yarn due to it's secure hold and invisible finish As enjoyable as it is to crochet and knit, weaving in ends is generally

How to Knit a Cable Heart | Free Knitting Pattern + Video Tutorial by #StudioKnit #knittingpattern #cableknitting

Did your sewing machine come with a blind hem foot? It probably did, and you most likely have a blind … More

Crochet amigurumi toy pattern of Cute Seagull named Helmut Skill level: easy / beginner friendly Size: toy’s body height –19 cm (71⁄2”), toy’s legs length – 9 cm (31⁄2”) Notions: Helmut is a cute toy seagull. Follow the written directions to create it with the crochet hook and some yarn. Feel free to personalise! Original yarn: 1) Alize cotton gold tweed (shade beige) for body; 2) Yarn Art Jeans (shade grey) for wings; 3) Alpina Rene Twist (shade yellow) for beak; 4) Alpina Rene Twist (shade orange) for legs; 5) Alpina Rene Twist (shade green or red) for hat. Alternative yarn: you may use any cotton fingering yarn in approx. yardage 160m (175yd) per 50g skein for body and wings; 125m (137yd) per 50g skein for legs, beak and the hat. Crochet hook: US B-1 (2 mm). Change the size of a hook and the yarn weight category if needed. Notions: stitch markers, black embroidery floss for eyes, tapestry needle, sewing pins, scissors, toy stuffing (hollow fiber), disappearing ink marking pen.

Originally Lovely is a place to build your own slow fashion, Me-Made Wardrobe! Check out the free Perfect T-Shirt Knitting Pattern!

This month Marie from Underground Crafter introduces us to the Charity Foster Care to Success and contributes a free crochet pattern for a Color Blocked Co-ed Scarf! Find out more here!

I recently shared a crocheted Cascading Kimono Cardigan Pattern here on the blog so I thought it might be fun to share this knit kimono pattern today! This particular kimono is completely beginner friendly and it's made with my all time favorite super bulky yarn and large needles. It's so comfortable to wear and it's

The I-cord is a tube knitted in the round with two double-pointed needles. Elizabeth Zimmermann…

A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the mattress stitch in knitting. Easy to follow instructions for beginners for seaming two knitted pieces

DIY Cocoon Cardigan - easy DIY video tutorial to Make a Blanket Sweater by upcycling a blanket into a cozy wrap

Tutorial on how to start knitting triangle shawl with twisted cable trimming - edging for knitted garments like sweaters, blankets, etc.

Use this easy tip to find the right sewing machine tension for every fabric and every project.

Knitting Lessons: Cast on Techniques: All knitting starts with casting on. This creates loops on the needle which will become the first row of stitches. Here I present four cast on techniques which are the most commonly used. These techniques include: Single Cast On Longtail Cast On K…

How to Carry Yarn Up the Side of Your Work with Video Tutorial by Studio Knit

Cutest Hair Bow Free Knitting Patterns

You can purchase an INEXPENSIVE AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE and on LoveCrochet HERE! This beautifully formatted PDF includes the step-by-step pictures and ALL 3 PATTERNS to make the…

Learn 6 best seam finishes for beautiful sewing inside and out. Neatly finishing your seams makes your sewing look professional and keeps it from fraying.

Ladder Stitch Tutorial - Step by Step with pictures. Follow along my Ladder Stitch Tutorial and finish your projects with no thread showing.

Quick & easy Lucky Chicken Pattern in Pyramid / Tetrahedron shape. Perfect to sew as ornament, pincushion, doorstop, bean bag, potpourri sachet & paper weight.

DIY Reversible Japanese Knot Bag Free Sewing Patterns

How to Knit Socks ***This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro*** See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show! Wow, here we are less than 3 years into my Ask Me Monday, Facebook live series... keep reading …

repurpose ideas for common sewing items.