Recent questions tagged crocheting

Description : How do you crochet with short tendons in hands?

Last Answer : It is hard when one of my fingers need to be straight, because all the rest want to bend too far and it screws the yarn up.

Description : Knitting vs crocheting: Which is best for a beginner to learn first?

Last Answer : I think it honestly depends on what you are wanting to make. Some things it's easier to crochet and others its easier to knit. Knitting involves two tools, and you have to use one hand to give yourself yarn ... big design. Once I'm finished with that, I'm going to try to go back to cross stitch.

Description : Who wants to take up crocheting with me?

Last Answer : ME! But I don’t know how to make them…

Description : Crochet people... how can I evenly integrate a graph pattern into a doily?

Last Answer : Would this help?

Description : For those who work with fiber, yarn and thread, how do you know if you are working with a Z-twist or an S-twist and why does it matter?

Last Answer : I’m not too knowledgable on this, but I know S and Z twist just refer to the direction of the twist, and I don’t think that’s what’s causing your problem. It sounds like the yarn is overspun. Is it handspun? Sounds like the spinner might not be very experienced.

Description : How do I stop my finger from cramping up?

Last Answer : I switch up my stitches… I never follow patterns though so it leaves you free to do whatever you like.

Description : I need a site or name of company that sells crochet patterns for national flags.

Last Answer : Here is a crochet pattern for the American flag

Description : Crochet - any tips on starting out with thread for the first time?

Last Answer : I have crocheted with fine yarns or strings and found it was just usage and time until the fineness felt normal. I would do some practice seperate from the doily. What a lovely remembrance you’ll have.

Description : Crocheters/Knitters: How would I block this piece?

Last Answer : answer:With acrylic yarn, blocking doesn't do very much. It may help even out your stitches a little bit, but unlike wool or animal fiber yarns, acrylic doesn't really need to be blocked. However, it won ... luck, and let me know what you do! Also, if you join ravelry my username is hannahsug. :)

Description : What is the name of this thing?

Last Answer : Daisy Maker?. I can hear the commercial jingle in my head.

Description : Anyone know some free crochet dress patterns?

Last Answer : Are you on ravelry.com? It's a lot of knitting, but there's some crochet projects on there too, with LOTS of links to free patterns. This link also has a directory with lots of other dress patterns. ... of what style you want (maybe a photo of something similar?), we can try to be more specific.

Description : Is there a difference between a darning needle and a tapestry needle? And is one better than the other for weaving in knitting ends?

Last Answer : T think there’s a difference in length and sharpness. For weaving in ends, you want something blunt tipped, so you don’t split the yarn.

Description : What's the best way to attach small woven squares together? (See details.)

Last Answer : I am interested in hearing the suggestions you get from this also as I have knitted squares that I want to attach and don’t want to crochet and I don’t like to crochet either so Hope you get some good info!