okay so summer crochet stuff So the main thing about summer projects is you gotta use cotton or linen or something that breathes because acrylic is literally torture in heat. I learned this the hard way making a blanket in July 2023 with Red Heart Super Saver and my hands were just constantly sweaty and […]
Getting Started With Basic Supplies So the first thing is you need a hook and some yarn obviously. I started with a 5mm hook because that’s what my neighbor had lying around and honestly it’s still my favorite size. You can see your stitches really clearly and it’s not so small that you’re squinting at […]
okay so irish crochet is basically making individual motifs and then connecting them The whole thing is different from regular crochet because you’re not making one continuous piece. You make a bunch of flowers or leaves or whatever separately and then join them with mesh backgrounds or bars. I got into this in spring 2022 […]
Okay So Here’s What I Actually Make When I’m Bored of Regular Stuff The thing nobody tells you about crochet is that granny squares get old really fast and then you’re just sitting there wondering what else exists. I went through this phase last summer where I made like three market bags in a row […]
Reading Japanese Crochet Symbols Is Actually Not That Hard So Japanese crochet patterns are basically just symbol charts and once you get past the initial panic of “wait this isn’t in English” you realize it’s actually easier than written patterns sometimes. I made this little octopus thing in summer 2022 when I was binge-watching The […]
Getting Started With the Basic Chain So the ribbon pattern is basically just working into chain spaces instead of individual stitches which sounds complicated but it’s really not once you get the hang of it. I made one last summer 2024 for a tank top I was trying to salvage and honestly it turned out […]
Getting Started With Jacket Patterns So the thing about crochet jackets is that they’re basically just rectangles and sleeves if you really think about it. I made my first actual wearable cardigan in spring 2022 when I was mostly just trying to avoid thinking about other stuff, and honestly it turned out better than expected […]
Getting Started With That Tiny 2mm Hook So a 2mm hook is basically the size where you’re gonna need actual light and maybe reading glasses if you’re over 30. I learned this the hard way back in spring 2022 when I decided to make lace doilies because my aunt kept hinting she wanted one and […]
Getting Started With Wrap Patterns So basically wraps are just triangles or rectangles that you wear and people call them different things depending on size but honestly the difference between a shawl and a scarf is kinda arbitrary. I made my first actual wrap in spring 2022 when I was stuck at home with nothing […]
Basic Stuff You Need to Know First So crochet hats are actually way easier than they look but nobody tells you that the hardest part is figuring out which direction you’re even supposed to be working. I made my first actual wearable hat in spring 2022 when I was stuck at home with covid and […]