Finish crochet project

Learn how to finish off crochet. All beginners need to know to tie off the yarn, join pieces and create attractive borders.

You are all finished with your crochet project. It looks fantastic. What you aren't sure of is how you can finish this thing! What happens to the yarn? Do you just cut the end? What are all of the start and stop ends of yarn? Where do they go?

This technique will help to make your finished work look more professional and have a cleaner edge. I used a hat to demo this technique, but you can use...

Have you ever had the perfect crochet project, that has no border, and you come to the end where it says Fasten Off and you cringe because you know you won’t be able to hide it? Or, have you been told you should not use…

Why should I block my crochet or knit? Blocking usually involves wetting your stitches with water (more on that later). By doing so, you will see a couple of changes:

We're excited to delve into the world of free practical crochet patterns that blend functionality with aesthetic beauty. From baskets to candle cozies...

Half double crochet stitch

You’re happily crocheting your blanket, scarf, dishcloth, or practice swatch, and you notice your rows are shortening. Your project is narrowing, getting smaller as it goes up. Now it looks...

Pin it now, make later!79SharesOne of my favourite things about crochet, is the community. No matter where you look online, there are fellow crafters to chat with, be inspired by and share your work with. We’re a friendly bunch, crocheters. One of the best things in the world is sharing FO photos of your latest project, right? But, how do you ensure the photographs are as swoonworthy as the project itself? No matter whether you use a camera or just your phone to capture images, you deserve…

Learn how to make the beautiful crochet elastic stitch. I love this stitch because of the rich texture and the elegance of it being double sided!