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So how do you hold it? (Part 2)
Earlier this week, we talked about how different people hold and tension their yarn for crochet. It was so much fun to see all the different styles! That discussion led to the related question – how do you hold your crochet hook? In general, there are two ways to do it, but there are many variations of each. One way…
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Week 9 – Jake’s Blankie Crochet Along
Have you been crocheting along with the Jake's Blankie CAL on Jessie at Home? Here's my Week 9 Jake's Blankie CAL update.
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So how do you hold it?
I mean your yarn, of course. Specifically, how do you tension your yarn when crocheting? I’ve always done it the way my mom first taught me. I mostly control the tension between my pinky and ring finger, while my index finger positions the yarn. This leaves my thumb and middle finger free to grip the project: I know everyone does it differently,…
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Free Pattern – Accidental Beanie
This pattern came about entirely by accident. I was working on a Jacob’s square for the Jake’s blankie CAL by Jessie at Home, but I wasn’t really paying attention. Without realizing it, I had worked the whole first 5 rows without doing any of the increases. When I went to make the Jacob’s ladders, the “square” started curling in, and…
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Week 8 – Jake’s Blankie Crochet Along
Have you been crocheting along with the Jake's Blankie CAL on Jessie at Home? Here's my Week 8 Jake's Blankie CAL update.
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Week 7 – Jake’s Blankie Crochet Along
Have you been crocheting along with the Jake's Blankie CAL on Jessie at Home? Here's my Week 7 Jake's Blankie CAL update, and some tips on joining.
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Week 6 – Jake’s Blankie Crochet Along
Have you been crocheting along with the Jake's Blankie CAL on Jessie at Home? Here's my Week 6 Jake's Blankie CAL update.
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Weeks 4 and 5 – Jake’s Blankie CAL
Have you been crocheting along with the Jake's Blankie CAL on Jessie at Home? I got a little behind and didn't post last week, so am combining weeks 4 and 5 in this update.
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Free Pattern – For Emily
This unique poncho is worked in one piece, from the top down. It has a folded down shirt collar, and a folded up bottom hem, both with a border of little hearts. I have to give a great big thank you to my friend Annie, who convinced me to try the folded up hem! The “one size fits most” design…
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Week 3 – Jake’s Blankie Crochet Along
Have you been crocheting along with the Jake's Blankie CAL on Jessie at Home? Here's my Week 3 Jake's Blankie CAL update.
