You finally finished your crochet project – CONGRATS! Now comes finishing. Crochet finishing refers to the steps you take between the end of your last stitch and actually using your crocheted piece. Following the three finishing steps outlined in this post will preserve all of your hard work and make sure your piece stands the test of time. As eager as you might be to use your crochet before finishing, don’t skip these three steps!
[Read more…]11 Essential Tools for Blocking Knitwear
Just recently I got into designing and making crocheted shawls. It’s so much fun! The very last step in finishing a shawl is to block it. I get a lot of questions about my process, and that’s why I’m planning a Blocking 101 YouTube series. In the meantime, get prepared with this list of supplies so you can block your own projects.