Welcome to the Kram Cardi Crochet-Along! If you are just joining us be sure to check out THIS POST first for sizing information supply list. Continue reading Kram Cardi CAL Week 3: Fronts, Back and Trim | KT and the Squid
For some projects match the correct gauge can make the difference of producing an item that you love or despise. When I first started crocheting I would see the gauge section and think, “Ugh…do I have to?” but as I got more into crochet the more I actually enjoyed swatching for gauge. Here are 5 tips for a more successful gauge experience. Continue reading 5 Tips on Gauge | KT and the Squid
When I first started crocheting one thing I didn’t put to much thought into were my hooks. Over the years I have collected quite a few and have learned they are just as important as the yarn. Here are a few hook tips you may not have thought about. Continue reading 5 Crochet Hook Tips | KT and the Squid
Crocheting or knitting a sweater can be very intimidating if you have never done it before. I can tell you from experience one of the worst feelings is to take all the time to make everything perfectly only to have a sweater not fit quite right. Then I found out there was a little more to choosing the right size than I thought. It’s not quite as easy as just choosing small medium or large. Here are some tips that I hope will save you some of the frustration I’ve felt in the past. Continue reading Crocheting/Knitting a Sweater: How to Choose the the Right Size for YOU | KT and the Squid
Adding a zipper to a crochet or knit sweater makes a special garment even more special. I know I was intimidated by them at first but it really is easy. Believe me! I am horrible at anything that has to do with sewing so if I can do it, anyone can! Continue reading How to: Sew a Zipper onto a Crochet/Knit Sweater
Foundation Single Crochet (Fsc): Ch 2, insert hook into the 2nd ch from hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 1 loop on hook (this makes the ch), yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook (completes the sc).
Next Fsc: Insert hook under the 2 loops of the ch of the last st and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over pull through 2 loops.
The foundation single crochet is very helpful if you find your chains are too tight at the beginning of a project. It also eliminates having to chain and then sc in the chains because it creates the chain AND the first row of single crochets at the same time.
I have a fun little technique for you to try. After making a few of these hats I hated how my color changes came out. I came up with what I think is a seamless striping technique and want to share it with you here.
I have written this tutorial specifically to go with The Perfect Stripes Newsboy pictured above but it can be applied to several striped hats (or anything worked in the round) with different stitches as well. Continue reading How to: Seamless Crochet Stripes in the Round
