Joining Wool in Crochet
How to join a new strand of wool mid-project without a visible seam, plus wool-specific methods like the spit splice technique.
How to join a new strand of wool mid-project without a visible seam, plus wool-specific methods like the spit splice technique.
The exact spelling of crochet, why the final T is silent, and the most common past-tense spelling mistake people make with it.
How to pronounce crochet correctly, why the T at the end stays silent, and how the past-tense word crocheted is said aloud.
The correct spelling of crochet, why it keeps its original French form, and how endings like -ed and -ing are added correctly.
Where crochet actually came from, the role Irish lace played in spreading it worldwide, and how it differs from the older craft of tatting.
Why crochet pieces curl at the edges, the most common causes behind it, and three ordered fixes that actually flatten your finished work.
How to find crochet classes near you, what in-person lessons typically cost, and free online alternatives if nothing fits your schedule.
10 truly easy crochet projects for total beginners, using only single crochet stitches and straight rows, no shaping or counting required.
10 cute crochet projects to make this week, from amigurumi mushrooms to pixel bookmarks, each one using just a single skein of yarn.
Find out exactly what crocheter means, how it’s different from crochet and crocheting, and the correct way to spell and use the word.