The "Knit & Crochet Blog" is the sites mini-journal that keeps you up-to-date with the latest information submitted to the Smart Knit crocheting.com site as well as major changes. On this page you will find the following:
Twisted Stitch does a good job when you know how to use it properly. Find out how to get rig of holes along the raglan lines of a seamless sweater.
These easy knitting stitches for beginners include all the basic stitch patterns with links to detailed tutorials, pictures and instructions.
The basketweave knit stitch is an easy to learn beginner stitch that relies on knowing knit and purl stitches. There are many variations and some are included.
Continue reading "Basketweave Knit Stitch: Directions and Tutorials"
To knit or crochet smart, you may want to follow someone else's instructions. But designing your own may be just as fun.
Continue reading "Smart Knit Crocheting: Learn to Knit or Crochet, the Smart Way"
Seed stitch knitting is ideal for the beginner because it consists of just knit and purl stitches. Learn how to make it with tutorials and pictures.
Continue reading "Seed Stitch Knitting: Learn How to Knit it the Smart Way"
The crochet gauge swatch is a small square approximately 4 x 4 made in the same stitch as your pattern and will help assure your finished project is sized right
Continue reading "Crochet Gauge Swatch: How to Make it Perfect from the Beginning"
Rib stitch knitting is easy to do and the variety nearly endless, but here are some tutorials to make it look straight every time.
Continue reading "Rib Stitch Knitting: How to Make it Look Great"
The best natural fiber for knitting is Wool Knitting Yarn - soft, supple, and oh, so warm...
Continue reading "Wool Knitting Yarn - the best natural fiber for knitting..."
Knitting charts and written instructions are equally useful for gaining your mastery and pleasure from knitting. Lets learn how to read knitting symbols and charts.
Continue reading "How to Read Knitting Charts - an important skill"
These knitting terms and abbreviations are the most common ones found in knitting patterns; abbreviations and explanations.
Continue reading "Knitting Terms and Abbreviations Used in Patterns"
This knitting needle conversion chart takes the confusion out of which needles to get and provides detailed information about all types of needles.
Continue reading "Knitting Needle Conversion Chart, Free Printable and Explanations"
Crochet hooks come in so many different sizes shapes and materials. How is the beginning crochet enthusiasts supposed to chose the right hook?
Continue reading "Crochet Hooks: How to Choose the Correct One for Any Project"
The library of free crochet patterns in charts. Perhaps there are more of them than you can manage. Do you really need that many?
Continue reading "Choose your free crochet patterns in charts."
Crochet accessories don't stop with yarn and a hook. There is a wide variety of supplies and tools that will make your crochet projects so much easier
Continue reading "Crochet Accessories: What's in your Crochet Bag?"
Gauge in knitting projects may be essential if you want the finished project to fit. Learn how to manage and fix your gauge to make each project fit perfectly.
If you need help with reading knitting patterns, here's your guide. This is meant as a basic or beginner guide to reading knitting instructions.
Continue reading "How to read knitting patterns for the Beginner: Step by Step Guide "
How to make a pattern for baby sweater. Step-by-step instruction for knitting or crocheting a baby sweater.
Continue reading "Baby Sweater Pattern: Measurements and Design"
How to Knit Garter Stitch - the stitch that begins it all...
Continue reading "Knitting Garter Stitch - casting on, knitting this most basic stitch"
The purl stitch is one of the two major stitches in knitting. Quality of knitting fabric depends the way you purl the stitch.
The stockinette stitch is one of the basic knitting stitch patterns that beginners learn, but there are more than one way to do it.
Continue reading "The Stockinette Stitch: Many Ways to Make It"
The knit stitch is one of the two major stitches in knitting. Quality of knitting fabric depends whether you use front or back loop for knitting it.
Continue reading "The Knit Stitch. Two Simple Methods of Making the Garter Stitch"
This knitting supplies list is not exhaustive, but include those essentials that all new knitters should have on hand for a successful start.
Continue reading "Knitting Supplies: Essentials for the Beginner Knitter"
Learn how to work basic crochet stitches and those more advanced ones with straightforward instructions, photographs and video tutorials.
Continue reading "Crochet Stitches: Basic Stitches with Pictures & Instructions"
The half double crochet stitch is easy and fun to work. Learn how it's made, what it's used for, and practice a few alternative ways of making the stitch.
Continue reading "Half Double Crochet |Smart Knit Crocheting"
Barbie DIY - knit and crochet your own Barbie doll clothes and accessories. Free Patterns and Accessories
Continue reading "Barbie DIY - knit and crochet Barbie doll clothes and accessories"
These knit hand mitts will keep your hands toasty warm but allow you to text or use your fingers freely. This free pattern is a beginner project -super easy.
Continue reading "Knit Hand Mitts: Super Easy, Beginner Project Free Pattern"
The treble crochet stitch, also called the Triple Crochet is a beginner stitch that is easy to pick up and fast to make. A good stitch if you want a loose fabric.
Continue reading "How to Treble Crochet (aka Triple Crochet)"
Learning how to crochet in the round is not difficult but requires a few extra steps . Several methods are shown with instructions and photos.
Continue reading "How to Crochet in the Round: Step by Step Instructions"
Contact Me page for Smart knitting-crocheting. You are welcome to make suggestions and comments to help this new site become a really useful "How to Do" site."
To learn how to knit a scarf is easy. It is one of the simplest projects. But even simple technique can bring glamorous results.
The single crochet stitch is the most basic one: Learn how it is made and what you can do once you master this stitch.
Continue reading "Single Crochet Stitch: How to Single Crochet for the Crochet Beginner"
If you've ever tried to make a garment, you know that the major concern is whether it will fit you. Learn how to make a pattern for you garment.
Continue reading "How to Make a Garment. Knitting and Crocheting Patterns"
Knit Wits Newsletter Previous editions can be found here for easy reference
Continue reading "Knit Wits Newsletter: Smart Knit Crocheting "
The drop-shoulder style sweater pattern is the simplest one of any sleeve style - the simple design makes it very popular for crocheting or knitting sweaters
A lot of crochet books to chose from. Which one is the most helpful and useful? Find out and make your own decision
To make a baby crochet pattern you have to remember your childhood. Just play and be creative. You will be amazed by the results.
Continue reading "Baby Crochet Pattern: Creative Ideas for Your Favorite Infant"
The double crochet stitch is a basic but very versatile stitch used in hundreds of project. Picture how to with detailed instructions.
Tutorial on the Crochet Slip Knot and Chain Stitch for beginners just getting started, directions, photos, video
Continue reading "How to Make the Crochet Slip Knot Chain Stitch"
Once you know how to crochet three basic stitches, you are ready to create all kinds of projects from patterns or your own creations.
Continue reading "How to crochet - The Smart and Simple Way"
Did you know that there are health benefits of knitting and crocheting? Physical, emotional and psychological benefits explored.
Continue reading "Health Benefits of Knitting and Crocheting"
Yarn labels can be tricky to the newbie knitter or those who want to crochet with yarn. Here a guide to the most common symbols and what they mean.
Continue reading "Yarn Labels: How to Read and Understand What You are Getting"
Hook size: 2.5 mm Weight: 4 medium Foundation Row: chain 2 Row 1: into the second chain from hook work 6 single crochet and join with a slip stitch
Hook size: 3.00 mm Weight: 4 meduim 100% cotton was used for this project. Foundation Row: chain 30 Row 1: single crochet in the fourth chain from the
Free Knit Dishcloth Patterns, and some crochet designs too...
Continue reading "Free Knit Dishcloth Patterns - with some crochet thrown in..."
Hook size: 3.5 mm Weight: 4 medium 100 % cotton yarn was used for the project This is a simple liner that would be good for a beginner crochet project
Hook size: 2.5 mm Weight: 4 medium with white yarn Foundation Row: make a magic circle Row 1: single crochet x6 around row and join with a slip stitch
Hook size: 2.5 mm Weight: 4 medium Foundation Row: magic circle Row 1: single crochet x6 around row and join with a slip stitch Row 2: single crochet
If you enjoyed this page, I'd love it if you'd let me know. Just click the button below. Thank you.
Remember in the digital world, sharing is caring.