Crochet Techniques and Ideas: Hats, Rugs, & Sweaters
Brenda K.B. AndersonJoin Brenda K. B. Anderson, our expert crochet instructor and managing editor, as she shares a wealth of crochet knowledge. Brenda showcases the free Sunray Bucket Hat, provides tips for making stiff hat brims, and discusses the benefits of acrylic yarn. Learn about the corner-to-corner (C2C) technique, tension control, the magic ring, and more. Perfect for crocheters of all levels, this video is packed with tips to enhance your projects and inspire creativity!
00:00:11 Intro
00:02:38 Free Sunray Bucket Hat pattern and LIVE event
00:05:15 Tips for making stiff hat brims
00:11:40 Benefits of acrylic yarn
00:12:49 “C2C” in crochet
00:16:51 Tension Control
00:24:59 Demonstration of the magic ring technique for starting crochet projects
00:27:47 Tips for creating clean color edges in crochet projects
00:32:50 Tips for adjusting and modifying the size and angle of a brim on a crochet sun hat
00:35:12 Addressing challenges when joining crochet circles, working with turning chains, maintaining stitch consistency, and avoiding gaps when joining crochet stitches
00:42:36 General Overview of the Linked Stitch (Indepth video here)
00:48:26 Yarn suggestions for men’s socks other than wool
00:50:35 Tips for beginners on starting to crochet a sweater
00:53:15 Suggestions for making and securing a crocheted rug
00:56:08 Stitch recommendations for joining and filling gaps in granny squares/circles
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I love your magic ring technique, when I crochet over both strands sometimes it's too tight to pull closed.