Today we have a special guest on the blog. Please welcome back Rockin Lola who is here today to teach us about planned pooling crochet and deciding where to create your offset shift.
When you are starting a planned pooling project and using a new color, it is always best to do a swatch first. I know, I know – we all hate doing a gauge swatch, but trust me, you want to do one for your pooling projects. There are 3 reasons why making a swatch is worth the time in a pooling project.
The Simona vest is a must have modern cardigan with shawl collar. Twisted stitch patterns are combined to create a texture rich fabric with flattering lines and details. The body shaping adds just the right fit, skimming your curves. Add hand-crafted buttons for that truly dazzling look.
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Today we have a special guest on the blog. Please welcome back Brenda-Leigh who is here today to teach us about planned pooling color placement and dominate color selection.
When you are starting a planned pooling project and using a new color, it is always best to do a swatch first. I know, I know – we all hate doing a gauge swatch, but trust me, you want to do one for your pooling projects. There are 3 reasons why making a swatch is worth the time in a pooling project.
Today we have a special guest on the blog. Please welcome back Brenda-Leigh who is here today to teach us about picking the best planned pooling crochet hook size for your next project.
When you are starting a planned pooling project and using a new color, it is always best to start with a swatch first. I know, I know – we all hate doing a gauge swatch, but trust me, you want to do one for your pooling projects. There are 3 reasons why making a swatch is worth the time in a pooling project.
Today I want to continue from the Exquisite Cable Throw Knitting Pattern tutorial with a pro tip about counting your cables. Although I am using the Exquisite Cable Throw for my demonstration you can use this tip for any knitting cable. Join me and learn how to count knit cable rows.
Step into Crochet with Rohn Strong is a new book and we are just tickled he has returned to Yarn Thing with Marly
Bird to share it!
Rohn Strong is one of the most passionate crafters you’ll find. He’s an author, designer, instructor, and broadcast
personality in the knitting and crochet world. He specializes in crochet, tunisian crochet, hand knitting, and loom knitting.
Start crocheting socks on the right foot. Step into Crochet is the most comprehensive guide to creating crocheted socks. Author Rohn Strong shares 19 patterns for cozy socks, along with a wide variety of techniques, in this must-have reference and pattern book. [Read more…]