11.Nov. 2024 | Accessories, Crochet, Crochet videos
Crochet this beanie for yourself or make some as presents for the holiday time. Thank you to my daughter Yasmin for modelling the beanie! This soft, puffy beanie design can be worn as a relaxed slouchy hat or with a folded brim for a tighter fit. You can easily make...
10.Oct. 2024 | Crochet
Crochet this stylish two-tone scarf with a zigzag surface pattern for yourself or for a friend. Made with soft, cozy yarn, it’s the perfect accessory to keep you warm all winter. The scarf design was originally published in Simply Crochet magazine. This post...
11.Jul. 2024 | Crochet, Crochet instructions, Crochet videos
The basic granny square is one of the most used and versatile crochet items. Both beginners and those with long crochet experience love them. While the main technique remains consistent, there are countless variations and personal touches you can add to make each...
14.May. 2024 | Crochet, Crochet instructions, Crochet videos
There are multiple ways to create crochet cord or i-cord. Some of them are unnecessarily complicated, especially ones where you risk losing stitches because you need to hold on to stitches. Skip those instructions! I have this video tutorial for a thicker cord. But...
15.Apr. 2024 | Crochet, Crochet tips, Crochet videos
Each crocheter has their own unique set of preferences and practices. I have been crocheting for well over 50 years. It is long enough to know what my preferences are! The video I created on this topic has sparked many interesting conversations. While some fellow...
14.Feb. 2024 | Crochet, Crochet videos
Crochet this basic cardigan, taking dimensions from an existing sweater. The sample cardigan is in extended single crochet stitch. You can also select another similar stitch of your choice. The tutorial is a step-by-step video. The cardigan in the photos was made for...
2.Jan. 2024 | Crochet
Do you want smoother edges for your single crochet? Look at the starting image. The right hand photo shows the most common single crochet edge. It is straight, and the stitch count does not alter but it is dented. Then take a look at the image on the left. It is very...
15.May. 2023 | Crochet, Crochet patterns
What color would you make this chunky bag? The bag works up in an evening and is useful for carrying your phone, books, make-up and other essentials. Originally published in the Simply Crochet magazine 117, the pattern is worked in rows. The bag panels and side/bottom...
3.Mar. 2023 | Crochet, Crochet videos
Whether you are a beginner or have crocheted for decades, there may be things you can change in order to crochet faster. You don’t need to crochet fast but if you do, here are some tips to improve! “How to crochet faster” is a common search term both...
21.Feb. 2023 | Crochet, Crochet instructions, Crochet videos
Have you ever tried crocheting three rows of mesh on one go? In this tutorial, I’ll be walking you through the process step by step. You get first a step-by-step video and then written instructions with close-up photos. Where to use crocheted mesh Crocheted mesh...
7.Sep. 2022 | Crochet, Yarn bombing
Are you looking for ideas for your own yarn bombing (or yarnbombing) event? I have been involved in many different types of yarn bombing events over many years, both in Finland and several other countries. For the other countries I have sent contributions by mail....
5.Aug. 2022 | Crochet, Crochet videos
Is there a crochet tip or a project that is new to you among these six most popular tutorials on my YouTube channel? Some of these videos are several years old but viewers continue to come back to them every day. The most popular one has been watched over a million...
14.Jun. 2022 | Crochet, Crochet videos
How often have you crocheted a scarf or blanket in double crochet and been annoyed that the edges are not straight? The edges easily look like the two bottom ones in this image. Either you get holes or the edge is very uneven. (Using US crochet terms) But this is a...
21.May. 2022 | Crochet, Crochet patterns, Crochet videos
Flora barefoot sandals Crochet these fun and easy barefoot sandals for the beach, garden parties or even a summer wedding – anywhere where shoes are not needed. My design was first published in the Simply Crochet Magazine in summer 2020, issue 99. There are two...
12.May. 2022 | Crochet, Crochet instructions, Crochet videos
The easiest crochet cord is made with just single crochet stitches that you twist. This cord is a great alternative to the i-cord but you can also use it on its own in items like bookmarks or keychains. Use it for ties and straps. The cord has a textured look. How to...
5.May. 2022 | Crochet, Crochet chart, Crochet patterns, Crochet videos
The lacy version of the corner to corner pixel crochet technique is great for a lighter shawl. I love to crochet triangle shapes in C2C! The lacy look comes from chains in between pixels and picots. You have instructions on video as well as a written pattern and a...
23.Apr. 2022 | Crochet, Crochet videos
The summer top in lacy crochet is easy to adjust to different sizes and also to lengths. The tops are cotton and cool for the summer days. We alternate rows of small dainty flowers and my favourite stitch, the V-stitch. Crocheting the top starts from the waist, in the...
29.Mar. 2022 | Crochet, Crochet videos
Did you crochet a wind spinner with yarn last summer? Here’s my pattern and tutorial for that. Wind spinners can be made also in twine or cord. I had many spools of plumb line cord or masonry twine in one of my yarn drawers. They were super popular here in...
16.Feb. 2022 | Crochet, Crochet instructions, Crochet videos
After decades of crochet, I have noticed three problems that keep coming up in discussions with other crocheters. It is worth finding out what causes those problems and how you can fix them. It may take a little time but the result is that you feel more confident in...
19.Jan. 2022 | Crochet, Crochet chart, Crochet videos
Crochet this quick heart using some scrap fabric you may have. You can recycle items like pillowcases or clothes no longer in use. This works best with woven fabrics, not T-shirt type stretchy materials. You cut up the fabric into a long strip. The size of the heart...
21.Dec. 2021 | Crochet, Crochet instructions, Crochet videos
When you crochet the mesh two rows at the same time, it goes much faster. The technique is simple to learn. I have both a video and written instructions on how to crochet it. You can use crocheted mesh in so many ways. Scarf, shawl, poncho Blanket, baby blanket,...
23.Aug. 2021 | Crochet, Crochet patterns, Crochet videos
Crochet this easy wind spinner! How would a colorful wind spinner look on your veranda, balcony or in your garden? Wind spinners are simple to make and suitable for a beginner crochet project. It doesn’t require a lot of yarn so it is a great way to use up some...
7.Jul. 2021 | Crochet, Crochet videos
The magic ring is often the most practical way to start something that is crocheted in the round. It is also called a magic circle or magic loop. The idea is to create a circle into which you make the first round of your crochet. After the first round is completed,...
12.Jun. 2021 | Crochet, Crochet patterns
Do you love crocheting animals? Amigurumi, plushies or animal appliques? There’s a collection of all types of crocheted animals in the June blog hop that I’m participating in. 16 crochet designers bring you animal patterns. There is one animal per day with...
27.May. 2021 | Crochet, Crochet videos
There is always something new to learn in crochet, isn’t there?! Recently I have made many “Shorts” videos in YouTube. You have probably noticed those recently – max one minute long and vertical videos mixed with normal videos on many channels....
