You may have
noticed all the new Recent Website Posts listed in the left side margin. I
have been busy, it's true. Along with adding pages to our site, I’ve been
designing and writing up future blog posts for this year’s A – Z Blogging
Challenge. You may have noticed the new A – Z badge I posted a short time ago, under the Recent Website Posts. I’ve got something very special in mind this year, and it’s
allowing me to exercise my creative, artsy side with crochet like never before.
Onto the
task at hand – sharing a few tried and true crochet tips with you…
1. Metal crochet hooks usually last forever and are easier on your yarn than wooden
crochet hooks, which can splinter and fray the yarn after extended use. Metal
hooks also help you keep your stitches more even and consistent.
2. Working in
rounds usually means you never have to turn the fabric, making it easier to
create accurate stitch counts. If you struggle with counting stitches when
making rows, try making motifs (in the round) and joining them together, for
better accuracy.
3. Weave over
loose ends as you work. Plan ahead. If you know you’ll be joining motifs,
adding trims or edges etc., leave loose ends to be crocheted over, so you can
avoid weaving them in later.
4. When joining
motifs, lay them out the way you want to join them first. Then, take a picture
that you can refer to as you work.
5. Provide
yourself with a wonderful work place – one where you can focus on your crochet,
keeping it pristine and accurate. Work sitting up, with good posture and a
table in front of you to hold all your supplies. This simple step can
drastically improve the quality of your work.
Until next
time, happy crocheting!
M. J.
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Really helpful tips. Will definitely keep them in mind, I especially liked no. 4 & 5.
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I know, right...sure makes a difference for me. Thanks for stopping by and visiting, Sangeetha:) It's always such a pleasure to see you!
DeleteStill haven't gotten the crochet down yet but those are great tips for knitting too. I am going to start knitting in my loose ends too. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you here, Ann! Yes, I do believe these are good tips for just about anyone working in yarn crafts. So glad you'll be able to put them to good use:)
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