Crochet Extra – April 2023
Easter is in the air, and we have some fabulous Easter Crochet ideas – patterns, kits, yarns and supplies – that will make this Easter extra special.
Easter is in the air, and we have some fabulous Easter Crochet ideas – patterns, kits, yarns and supplies – that will make this Easter extra special.
When I think of Mandalas I think of beautiful colours and pretty stitch patterns that brighten a room and add a sense of peace to an area. Learn more about the crocheted mandala and find beautiful patterns, yarns and kits
Find the secrets to getting a flat circle
Yarn cakes are a popular choice to make shawls, ponchos, scarves, dresses, blankets, tops and so much more because you generally only need one cake, and the colourway does all the work for you. To Whirl or not to whirl is then the question.
When you first see crochet symbol charts they can be very daunting and look like gobbledy gook. But they aren’t as hard to read as you may think. In this tip we look at how you can use the charts to open a world of new patterns, and how to read them to make your crochet life easier
Every New Year brings about emotions and thoughts on what you want to change in your life. How you see yourself in the coming year ahead or who you would like to spend more time with such as family, friends or dare I say it Crochet/Craft groups. Read our newsletter for ideas to set your new years crafting resolutions
The tools of our trade (or craft in this case) are just as important to produce a good quality end product as is the choice of yarn and pattern. Therefore storing and caring for them is important to ensure they work well and last a long time.
Whether you are new to crochet, knitting or tatting, you can’t have enough tools to do your craft – and of course it is more than hooks or needles or shuttles. Our theme this month is accessorizing your toolkit – so take a read and see how many of these you already have or need
8 October is I Love Yarn Day – read our newsletter to find out how we are helping you celebrate and more.