How to change colours neatly in crochet?
Here is our photo tutorial how to change colors while working single crochet. However, the principle is the same for other type of stitches.
What is a shift stitch and how is it worked?
How to work Shift Stitch, Why do you need to work shift stitch, How to make shift stitch correctly.
Which stitch marker should you use for LittleOwlsHut toys?
Most LittleOwlsHut and other amigurumi projects are normally crocheted in continuous spiral rounds. Counting stitches in your head is a...
How to make felt boots (Russian valenki) for toys
To begin with I should warn you that I’ve never claimed to be a great felter as I hardly have any experience in felting, but nevertheless...
Meet the designer: Galina Astashova
Her hallmark can be easily recognised in every handiwork of the designer toy. The eyes are likely the real giveaway - soulful, a bit...
How to use running stitch marker
Here’s how I do a running marker. First, take some wast yarn in a contrasting colour that is a lighter weight than the main yarn. I use...
How to split a skein of yarn
Hello everyone, In this article I would like to show you how to split a skein of worsted weight yarn into two halves. I will now explain...
