These are my collected tips and tricks for a better to best crochet project. You may have found I stated a few of them in my free crochet patterns as suggested techniques to use. So why not make a round up here and share with you all these super helpful tips :)
If you've been reading my free crochet pattern, you can guess how much I like to use this technique (yeah). It is crucial for crocheting amigurumi. There are a few ways to form a magic ring but this tutorial is really clear and simple to try:
- Magic ring tutorial from Planet June
Always work your crochet stitches into the back bumps of the starting chain to get a neat and finished look:
- The back bump behind the chain tutorial from My Hobby is Crochet
Joining yarn in a smooth and easy way:
- Join yarn with a slip stitch tutorial from Oombawka Design
Changing colors: (in chains and stitches)
- Changing colors in crochet tutorial from Crochet Spot
No more clumsy gap from chain 3 or chain 4 as the first double/ treble crochet stitch of each round:
- Standing crochet stitches from CrochetN'Craft
- Chainless starting double crochet tutorial from Moogly. Also check out her Chainless starting treble crochet tutorial. (fab)
Joining two pieces of crochet fabric with an almost invisible seam:
- Whip stitch seam tutorial from New Stitch A Day
Well, this one is a daunting task to do but you have to :p
- Weaving in ends tutorial from Craftsy
When you're in colorwork project with so many ends to weave. Check this out:
- Crochet over your ends tutorial from Lion Brand
Shape your crochet project:
- Block your crochet and knit project tutorial from Little Birdie Secret
After all, know how to prevent pain from long hours of crocheting:
- How to prevent crochet pain from Yarn Obsession
Now I think you're ready to "polish" your next crochet project. Any great tips I missed here? If so, please leave a comment :)
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