Crochet Techniques – Chain-less Cast-On Method

Crochet Techniques – Chain-less Cast-On Method

by Alison Stapleton Most crochet items have a base chain Typically the pattern will call for a chain of say, 40 or 100 chains, and the first row is built on the base chain. In the chain-less cast-on method there is no chain. I have also heard of this being called the...
Tension and Gauge Swatches

Tension and Gauge Swatches

Make your garment the same size as the pattern intended Gauge swatches are usually made 4” or 10cm square. They are used to check your tension. The pattern will tell you which hook and yarn to use, but in the real world we often reach for some wool that we have to...