Crochet Tip # 17

Crocheting with Plarn (plastic yarn / upcycled plastic bags)

If when you crochet with plarn and it seems that you're having a hard time getting the hook to slide through easily, just rub your hands with baby powder. The powder will make the crochet hook slide right through. Repeat as needed.

Crochet Tip #16

Store crochet thread ,yarns and projects in zippered comforter bags. Keeps them clean, neat and easy to see.

Crochet Tip #15

Adding a second color

When you want to change to a different color yarn, leave the last two loops on hook of the current color, take the second color yarn and loop it over the hook, leaving an end which will be long enough to weave in on the wrong side. ( I find it's easier to do with an embroidery needle than a crochet hook) Draw the new color through remaining two loops to finish the last stitch. Pull the first yarn color gently to the side of the work to tighten where joined before weaving in.

Crochet Tip #13

When crocheting with dark colors, place a light colored paper or fabric underneath what your working on. It helps you see the stitches better.

Crochet Tip # 10

Find the end strings of the yarn-both are usually inside the middle of the skien, one on each end.One wraps around the outside (just put that one out of the way) pull the other end out from the center and work with that one.It's much easier to work with.

Crochet Tip # 6

If you don't have a stitch marker, use a piece of contrasting color yarn.

Crochet Tip # 4

Hiding the yarn ends

Instead of crocheting over yarn ends, use an embroidery needle (big eye needle) to sew the yarn in back through your project afterwards,slide your project over the yarn end so it wrinkles up on it a little, cut then yarn, then smooth your project back over the yarn end untill it disappears.

Crochet Tip # 1

To keep track of which side is the front of your project do the following:

When starting the chain, leave a "tail" about 1 inch.complete your first row, go back and bring tail through the first stitch towards the front of your project. now the "tail" will hang out in the front.You can always weave it in when your done.