How to Switch Yarn When Crocheting
The exact moment and method for switching yarn mid-project, plus which join hides best on which yarn.
Your hub for crochet how-tos, terminology, patterns, techniques, and everything else crocheters want to know.
The exact moment and method for switching yarn mid-project, plus which join hides best on which yarn.
The three signals that tell you it is time to change yarn, and the quick way to check before you cut anything.
How to crochet with embroidery floss instead of yarn, including strand count, hook size, and what it is actually good for.
How to start a circle with a magic ring and keep it flat through the first several rounds, not just the starting loop.
What to do the moment you run out of yarn mid-row, without unraveling all the way back to the start of the row.
The hook size and stitch that actually shows on fur yarn, plus the projects where its bulk works in your favor.
Why and how to hold two strands of yarn together as one, with the hook size and gauge math you need before starting.
How to wash crocheted blankets, amigurumi, and doilies safely by fiber, without stretching or felting the piece.
How to plan a multi-color project so stripes stay clean and floating strands never tangle mid-row while you work.
A reference chart of named crochet styles, from Tunisian to hyperbolic, with what each one is actually built for.