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Crochet Therapy: The Mental Health Benefits of Crafting
In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and tranquility can be challenging. However, one activity has been gaining recognition for its therapeutic benefits: crochet. As someone who struggles, I can confirm.
Understanding Crochet Patterns
All crochet patterns follow a general format or layout, but designers can sometimes write differently from others. Here’s a quick guide to reading and understanding the free amigurumi patterns I design and post on my website!
Furls Fiberarts: the Best Crochet Hooks on the Market
There are many different types of crochet hooks, sizes, and styles to choose from. Furls Fiberarts has a crochet hook for everyone.
Amigurumi & How To Make It
Amigurumi has taken the social media world by storm, but what exactly is it? Find out what amigurumi is and how to make it!
Crochet Hook Types
Crochet hooks come in various sizes and colors, but did you know crochet hooks can be made out of different materials?
Beginner Amigurumi Mistakes
We have all been there. All of us had to start as an amigurumi beginner, so let me share with you the beginner mistakes I made so you can avoid them!
Crochet Tutorial: Magic Ring
You may love it or you may hate it, but everyone should know how to make a crochet magic ring. This article contains a video tutorial on how to make one and an easy alternative technique to the magic ring.
Why Dye Lots Are Important
I didn’t know what a yarn dye lot was or why it mattered for years, until one fateful day when I realized that an entire project was ruined because I didn’t heed the shopkeeper’s warning of “make sure the dye lots match!” Find out what a yarn dye lot is and why it matters in this helpful article.
Measuring Safety Eyes
If you buy your safety eyes in bulk, they may not be labeled when they arrive in the mail. Find out what size your safety eyes are by learning how to measure them with my simple tutorial. Video included.
Crochet Stitch Chart
A handy list of crochet stitch short forms and abbreviations. Some pattern symbols are included. Easily read and follow crochet patterns. Free stitch chart available for download.
How to Read Yarn Labels
A skill I wish I had learned much sooner, reading yarn labels will help you pick the right yarn for your project.
Beginner Amigurumi Tips
Use these beginner amigurumi tips to start making and improving your crochet plushies right away!
Amigurumi Tools
Crochet is just yarn and hooks, right? Amigurumi uses a lot more than that. Find out the basic amigurumi tools you need to get started.
Learn To Write Crochet Patterns
Make passive income with your crochet by learning how to write and sell your own patterns. Downloadable template available.