Originally posted on momwithahook.blogspot.com 12/12/2011 Back in 2008 I received a custom order on etsy for a bearded hat similar to Vik Prjonsdottirs’ (Iceland)hat.(scroll down to the bottom of the page for a photo of his Original Beard hat.) I came up with a design that the customer liked and in October of that same year […]

Happy 2012! I am excited to see the unfolding of this next 365 days. What about you? Any crochet goals this year? This year I embark on a bit of a scary journey as I start to teach crochet locally. I’ve always been a bit shy but when it comes to crochet I have a […]

What does a beginner to crochet need to know?  How to make a slip knot Making a chain single crochet half double crochet double crochet triple crochet fasten off That is the foundation of crochet. You’ll be able to make a number of items with just these simple skills. Even the more decorative stitches work off […]

How to Make a Front Post Double Crochet  With a front post stitch you’ll be able to make ribbing as well as cables. In order for you to understand how to do this stitch you need to know that one stitch is called a post so when a pattern says to FPDC around the stitch […]

How to Make a Seed Stitch Today I’d like to share with you how to make a seed stitch in crochet. It’s quite an easy way to bring texture to your pieces without having to know more than a double crochet and single crochet. http://youtu.be/JlELlSlg6Vo I’m so thankful to all the ladies and men who […]