Learn How to Whip Stitch - Photo © Michael Solovay
Whip stitch is a hand sewing technique that's popular with crocheters. If you're crocheting anything that utilizes seams, whip stitch is an easy way to sew them up and finish your project. It works particularly well for joining granny squares or crochet motifs together.
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Crochet this charming bracelet using metallic floss and round glass beads. This design is suitable for several upcoming occasions:
Red and Blue Beaded Crochet Bracelet - Photo circ;© Amy Solovay
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Pretty Beaded Rosette - Photo © Erica Jackofsky
Happy May! You know the old saying..."April showers bring May flowers." Whether or not April brought rain your way, we're hoping you'll enjoy a garden of beautiful flowers this May -- especially flowers of the crocheted variety.
Pictured here: Erica Jackofsky's stunning beaded rosette design. Erica originally designed this flower to wear to a friend's wedding. If you're attending any weddings this spring, feel free to whip up a few to adorn your own hair, or the craft project of your choice.
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Some people say that freeform crochet has no rules. I'll go along with that up to a point, but not entirely -- for all the reasons I discuss in this article: Does freeform crochet have rules?
What's your opinion? You're invited to tell us how you feel about it in either the poll or the comments section below, (or both!) Whichever you feel like using to express your opinion.