Reading Crochet Patterns in… (#2) Dutch

There are a ton of Dutch crochet and knitting patterns all over the internet, and it's another one of my absolute favorite languages, so I thought that I would share some terms in this beautiful language with you! This is part 2 of my series, "Reading Crochet Patterns in...". I really hope this is a…

Reading Crochet Patterns in… (#1) Swedish

Other than crochet, my other major hobby is actually learning languages, so of course I am curious of what crochet terms are in my favorite languages! I have collected some terms in some of the languages I love and want to share them with you! Hopefully I can get at least one post out a…

Tips for Elementary Crocheters

When I say Elementary Crocheters, I'm not talking about small children with crochet hooks... I'm talking about those of us who know the basics and can whip up a hat or scarf but can't quite call themselves "intermediate" yet. This stage of learning in ANYTHING, not just crochet, and certainly not just hobbies, is one…

Designing your own Fingerless gloves pattern

If you've always wanted to design your own crochet pattern, fingerless gloves are honestly a great way to start. They can be pretty basic and easy to make, and just about any crochet stitch goes along with them. The idea of my post here is to help walk you through a simple process of writing…