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30 Nov

I was years into crochet when I finally learned that you can improve your crochet with the magic knot. For a long time, when attaching two pieces of yarn together, I was tying a knot and weaving the two ends in. It always bothered me that this technique left a lump and required more work, but I didn't know a better way. Until I found the magic knot. The magic knot is a way to join two balls of yarn, whether you are starting a new skein, or just changing colors. It creates a much...

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23 Nov

Are you ready to start your very first crocheted project? I am going to show you how to make a crocheted scarf - any size you like - without a pattern. We are going to use the skills that we've been practicing from our crochet series on Happy Handicrafts, along with a few bonus skills to put together this delightfully warm and cozy scarf. You're going to love making this because, it's a simple project to start with and it works up very quickly. Materials Needed Crochet Hook Set Bernat Blanket Tweed Yarn x 2 skeins (I'm giving...

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16 Nov

The half double crochet stitch is one of my favorite basic stitches. It has the simplicity of the single crochet stitch but works up quickly like the double crochet stitch. The final product sits perfectly between the stiffer single crochet stitch and the looser double crochet stitch. Materials Needed Crochet Hook Set Yarn Used in This Tutorial Happy Handicrafts Video: The Only Half Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial You'll EVER NEED https://youtu.be/C243GNGFu0E Are you getting the hang of crochet yet? Crochet is such a wonderful handicraft. For me, it is something that settles my mind and brings me peace and enjoyment. ...

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09 Nov

The second most common stitch in crochet is the double crochet stitch. It comes second to the single crochet stitch, which learned about in our last post / video. This stitch results in a less rigid or shaped project, so it is wonderful for such things as a baby blanket or quilt. The larger gaps between the stitches make it into a softer, more flowy final result, depending on which yarn you may use. Because of these larger gaps, however, it crochets up very quickly, which can be very exciting and rewarding. Materials Needed Crochet Hook Set Yarn Used...

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02 Nov

The single crochet stitch is the first and most basic of the crochet stitches. It is a square-shaped stitch that can be worked into almost any shape. It's also the stitch to use when you want a tighter, denser fabric that will hold it's shape. Have You Heard of Amigurumi? You may have heard of "amigurumi?" Amigurumi is an excellent example of the single crochet stitch. It is a Japanese art form of crocheting, used to create small, cute toys or objects, which are really cute and fun to make. We'll be sure to include at...

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26 Oct

When starting to learn a new handicraft such as crochet, every newbie is going to need to learn a new set of skills. In crochet, two of these essential skills are how to make a slip knot and chain. These are two very simple skills but they are also skills that are needed for almost every crochet project. So before we get into our first project, we are going to learn a couple essential skills. Now yes. Learning skills (including crochet stitches) without associating them with an actual project can be boring and annoying. ...

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