Crocheting

Stripes are a good way to add extra color or detail to any crochet project. You can vary them to be in sharp contrasting colors, or in subtle shades for a different effect. They can cross the...

The art of crocheting includes a variety of techniques for making unique patterns. If you want to crochet a fleur de lis pattern, you can use filet crochet, tunisian crochet, or a crochet chart....

Making soft and beautiful latch hook rugs can be a relaxing and fun way to decorate your home. There are multiple design kits available at crafts stores around the world and online in every color...

In 1997, mathematician Daina Taimina created this pattern (and others) as a way to make a tangible model of a plane that curves away from itself at every point. The pattern was extremely useful to...

Changing colors on your double crochet scrunchie will add interest and personality. Learn how to change yarn color with tips from an experienced artisan in this free crochet video.

Finishing off the color change for your double crochet scrunchie will tie up loose ends. Learn how to finish changing color with tips from an experienced artisan in this free crochet video.

Adding a different color yarn into a rib stitch crochet is easy with advice from a pro. Learn how to start a new color in a rib stitch crochet in this free crochet video lesson.

Once the new color of yarn is attached you continue your rib stitch knitting. Learn how to finish crocheting in a new color for a rib stitch crochet pattern in this free crochet video lesson.

Adding a new color of yarn to a scrunchie is as easy as tying in the new yarn. Learn how to crochet a new color of yarn around a hair band to crochet hair scrunchie in this free video.

Once a new color of yarn is tied onto the scrunchie you can begin crocheting the next color. Learn how to crochet a new color of yarn around a hair band to crochet hair scrunchie in this free video.

Yarn color often changes in crocheted leg warmers. Learn how to change your yarn color with tips from an artisan in this free instructional crochet video.

A prayer shawl is created by a caring crocheter of any faith, who has prayed or meditated over each stitch and the intended recipient. These instructions will teach you how to add beautiful fringe...

Yarn flowers can be used to decorate your house, spruce up a jacket or adorn a gift bag. This is a great craft to use up leftover yarn and, unlike real flowers, these yarn flowers will last...

*"WUA" stands for "World's Ugliest Afghan", but is really a misnomer... they can turn out beautiful! When friends and family first heard that I'd taught myself to crochet,...

Crochet is a fun, simple way to add beauty to your home while giving you an outlet for relaxation. This afghan is called "School Colors" afghans, using the colors of your child's school. You can...

Babies have tiny fingernails, and it's hard to keep them cut back. Sometimes babies accidentally scratch their faces. Here is a pattern for mittens to cover the babies hands and protect their...

Especially when just starting out with the beautiful craft of crocheting and for seasoned crocheters, not everyone knows how to read patterns, particularly those little abbreviations. Many people...

Freeform crochet is a great way to release your inner artist. It is also a great way to use remnant yarn pieces from previous projects or reduce your yarn stash. Freeform crochet can create...

The mixing of two crafts is a great way to create some unique products. CroWeave is just that. It mixes basic filet crochet with basic weaving. Most people love to create plaids, but that can also...

Using differing stitches, single-colored crochet is varied and diverse. However, multi-colored crochet crafts can be a beautiful and vivid addition to your home, as well. This, of course, requires...

If you're looking to add a personal touch to your gift-giving this holiday season, try your hand at this easy crochet pattern for a Christmas scarf. This is a great little gift and it is simple to...

Most Zigzag crochet stitches usually combine the double crochet, the treble crochet and the chain stitch. This is a simple Zigzag that uses only chain stitches and single crochets. It can be used...

When crocheting, you get best results if you join yarn or change yarn color at the end of a row. However, if you must change the yarn within a row because your yarn has run out, or because a...

Single colors are fine when you're first learning the double crochet stitch. Changing colors at the end of a row or round is relatively straightforward. But sometimes you want to change colors in...