Tips and Tricks — Crochet

Crochet: American and British crochet terms

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You would think that English speaking countries all use the same crochet terms, but unfortunately, that is not the case. Generally speaking, UK and Australian patterns use the same crochet terms but some terms in American patterns are slightly different. To make matters worse, there are a few terms that are the same but mean different things! So it is important to make sure you know which terms your pattern uses. One clear give-away is the use of the term "single crochet", which only exists in American crochet terminology. So if you encounter the term "single crochet", make sure you...

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Make your own extra-bulky yarn for arm-knitting!

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You may have seen them on Pinterest or Facebook: Ultra-chunky throws and blankets made with super-bulky yarns. Why not make your own super-bulky yarn?

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