What a great way to say farewell to the summer. Now: time for fall mode, which means tons and tons of indoorsy stuff and yarn craft!
So if you're finding a little more time for your crochet these days, I wanted to pass on some handy tips I've picked up on the internet over the years that have really helped me improve my craft!
1. Chainless foundation stitches. Learning these stitches is handy for a few reasons. First, you no longer have to make long chains that you then need to be careful not to twist. Second, it has a more attractive look than crocheting into the chains. And third, when you work into a chain, that first row won't have the same elasticity as the rest of your work. The chain is just maxed out! Chainless foundation stitches are nice and stretchy, making them a great choice for all types of garment work.
2. Chainless Starting Double Crochet. If you've ever been unhappy with the way chaining three at the start a row of double crochet causes a gappy look at the beginning of your row, this little trick will really help you out. I use this method exclusively to start my double crochet rows - you can't beat the nice clean look of it!
3. The Invisible Fasten Off. This simple trick allows you to fasten off your work without any unsightly bumps or knots. It makes your final row to look perfect and seamless - a definite benefit for a more professional looking finished product!
BONUS TIP: Double crocheting two rows at a time?!?! Full disclosure: I came across this recently and haven't tried it yet. But the idea of cranking out two rows at a time is super intriguing to me! If you figure it out and give it a try, I'd love to hear about it! It's too cool, I had to share it even though I can't testify personally to it's excellence.
Alright! Next weekend is the weekend all Manitoba yarnies look forward to all year: Fiber Fest on Friday AND Saturday! I'll be shopping up a storm and helping out Kaeleigh at her There and Back Yarn booth as well. Can't wait!
No comments:
Post a Comment