You have questions, we have answers! Come check out the answers to some reader submitted questions and get a response to your burning crochet questions.
By Chris Hammond,,,, from the December 2014 issue
Dear Paula,
My very tongue-in-cheek response is to ask, “Have you shown them the credit card bill?”
Of course, I’ll admit that this would have little effect on me. I am a confessed serial yarnaholic. I have never been able to control my yarn buying, no matter how hard I have tried. If I see a project
View ProjectBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the October 2014 issue
Dear Stevie,
This is one of the things most beginners struggle with the most, and I’ll admit to still having trouble with it depending on the stitches I am working with. Having nice straight edges on your piece will really make a difference in how it fits and looks. Getting consistently straight edges will come with
View ProjectBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the June 2014 issue
Dear Linda,
This is one of those questions where if you ask 100 different people you get 100 of the best ideas and solutions ever. Of course, the answer to this question lies in the kind of space you have and your organizational preferences. Do you prefer to see everything you have? Do you just want
View ProjectBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the April 2014 issue
Dear Margot,
Unfortunately, pain is something that yarn crafters deal with from time to time. Repetitive motions in the hands and/or wrists can often cause cramping or sharp pains that make it hard to finish that big project! Luckily, a lot of pain can be avoided or alleviated with some basic adjustments to your form. By
View ProjectBy Chris Hammond,,,, from the August 2014 issue
Dear Carys,
Getting that project done as quickly as possible is always a great motivator, isn’t it? When I was just learning to crochet I would get frustrated with my speed too. Since then I’ve come up with some ways to really get things moving. While these techniques may not work for everyone, I find that when I try them with my students they do well.
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