crochet tips
¿Why it is so important to check gauge?
In a previous post, I told you about the gauge swatch, what it is and how it is made. And I even gave you some vocabulary that will be very useful for you to understand the gauge…
Understand Care Symbols in Yarn Labels, in English and Spanish
Surely you have been frustrated by not understanding the care symbols that are on your yarn label. In this post I explain them to you and tell you what they mean in English and Spanish, so that…
How to understand your yarn label in English and Spanish
Most of the yarns you buy have a label, and understanding all the information on the label is essential. On the label you can see information about the materials of which the yarn is composed, the gauge,…
¿What are the WPI?
WPI stands for Wraps Per Inch. And you may wonder what is it and why you need to know about it. Very simple, this is a system that allows you to know the ga approximate yarn weight…
What materials are crochet hooks made of and which one is best for you?
In crochet hooks, as in almost everything in life, there is a lot of diversity. There are hooks of many sizes, of different shapes, of different prices and made of different materials. I want to tell you…
Inline or Tapered Crochet Hook, what is the best for you?
Table of Contents 2 Types of Crochet Hooks Benefits of using Inline Hooks Benefits of using Tapered hooks. How they are called in Spanish and why you need to know it. I’m sure you’re wondering what is…
5 Tips to improve your Yarn Tension
Tension, tension, tension… We hear all the time how importance is to get the right tension while crocheting a project. But when we are beginners it is no so easy, right? It was really hard to me…
How to Wash and Take Care of your Crocheted and Knitted Garments
I tell you how to take care and wash your crocheted or knitted garments. Our crocheted or knitted garments are a kind of trophy that makes us feel truly happy. They represent hours of work, unraveling many…
HOW TO MAKE STITCH MARKER TAGS + FREE PRINTABLE
If you read my previous post you will know my story with stitch markers. You will know that now I always use them because all the benefits they have. I use them in my creative process, while…
