Crochet circles

I had some old handspun wool (smelled totally like sheep) and I did not know what to do about it. So I just had it in my stash for quite some years. Then I came over a easy pattern for a crochetrug…

Hello friends. We all need to know the basics right? So how on earth have I neglected to show you how to make a simple crochet circle!? So here it is...

One of the best things about the craft of crochet is that you don't need to learn very much at all in order to be able to make beautiful things, and yet there

Are you tired of your crochet not laying flat? Learn how to make a flat crochet circle using this simple method with just some math!

Learn how to crochet round circles for beginners breaks down the basics so you can be successful in crocheting in the round. Crocheting flat

Crochet spirals are a lot of fun to make. Whether you are making Crochet Potholders or Large Crochet Rugs and Pillows, you will totally enjoy making those patterns with crochet spirals. You can make crochet spirals with a single color, two tone spiral or you can whip up a spiral with multiple colors too. It looks bit complex but trust me it's simple and so easy to make. In my last post I had shared the pattern for Seamless Spiral Circle With Raised Ridges. This pattern is a single color tone…

I teach crochet - a lot. I've been teaching classes full of new crocheters for about 5 years on a regular basis. I find, that the students who UNDERSTAND crochet rather than just following directions about crochet have a far easier times making patterns and learning new skills. One of the basic things that is helpful for crochet students to fully understand is making a flat circle. SO many patterns begin with a flat circle, rugs, hats, baskets, mandalas, etc. etc... Crochet pattern…

How to crochet a circle that lies flat? The first thing is to make sure to use the right size crochet hook for the type of yarn being used. Also, make sure to check you have the right amount of stitches in your rounds, to few stitches will mean your crochet will turn up at the edges, and too many stitches will make the edges have up and down curls like waves.

The granny stripe stitch is probably one of my favourites, I just love the simplicity of it and the endless possibility for playing with col...