Sharing the Art of Crochet

Here's how I weave my tail up the beginning chain as I go.

I designed these mitts for the Journal of Scottish Yarns, Issue 1.

#crochet #crochetdesign

This is the border I have used to join my Three Row Solid Granny Squares : https://youtu.be/k5IZdtieRRA?si=DwWwj9u1Ne7r5sfD Watch Part 2 for how to join. Written instructions here: https://mezzacraft.com/granny-stitch-crochet-border-join-three-round-solid-squares/

This short video shows the puff stitch used with mohair - a stitch that features in my motif design for Granny Square Day 2023. Full video instructions for motif coming soon.

Pattern is "Max Volume Granny Stitch Cowl", available from: Ravelry Lovecrafts Ko-fi

#crochettutorial #crochettops #crochetstitches Here's how to use the dc (uk trc) foundation stitch to make the front neck edge and at the same time join the right and left sides of a top down, crochet vest top. The pattern is the Machair Tanks, which I desgined for the Journal of Scottish Yarns, Issue 3. Time stamps: Starting off Continuing with the foundation stitch Closing up the gap https://yarnjournal.com/shop/p/yarn-issue-3-spring-summer-2023-print-digital

#crocheting #crochettops #crochettricks Here is a brief description of how I created some extra bust space in the Machair Tank Top by using crochet short rows.

#crochet #singlecrochet #crochettutorial In this video I show you how to make a sewn bind off/invisible bind off for the single crochet stitch (UK double crochet). The bag I'm working on is my Vintage Style Flower Bag and I have an online course for this design which includes step by step instructions. Available here: https://mezzacraft.com/vintage-style-flower-bag-online-crochet-course/ Yarn is Ricorumi Cotton DK : https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/rico-creative-ricorumi-dk In colours: Sand 071, Fox 075, Marsh Green 076 & Cream 002

#crochet #crochettricks #crocheting When I run out of yarn midway through a row or round of double crochet, this is how I like to join the new ball of yarn without creating a knot or lump.

#grannysquare #crochettutorial #crocheting #crochettricks This is the technique I use to pin or tack crochet motifs securely before joining. It's quick and easy and a great use for those scraps of yarn!

Can't make this course? Get in touch for mail order kit and access to online course. mezzamay @icloud.com

#crochet #crochettips Here I talk about all the tips and tricks for crocheting with twine. Please click on the timestamps to jump directly to relevant sections. Video contents: Setting Expectations Hooks Precautions Suitable Patterns Fastening off Joining a new colour Weaving in ends Blocking Pattern "Twine Bag" by Merrian Holland https://www.instagram.com/mezzamay/ Published in Journal of Scottish Yarns Issue 3 https://yarnjournal.com/shop/p/yarn-issue-3-spring-summer-2023-print-digital Make-along Hosted Anne from I Thought I Knew How taplink.cc/ithoughtiknewhow Twine, Nutscene Jute Twine No. 3 https://nutscene.com/collections/twines/products/colourful-jute-twine-spools-heritage?variant=40691710543

How to make a magic ring which is sometimes called a magic loop.

Journal of Scottish Yarns, Issue 3 : https://yarnjournal.com/shop/p/yarn-issue-3-spring-summer-2023-print-digital Handmade buttons : https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ButtonsByMcAnaraks?ref=profile_header

Downloadable instructions and chart available from my website: https://mezzacraft.com/how-to-make-a-half-triangle-2-1-2-granny-square/

This is the stitch pattern I designed for the Machair vest top featured in issue 3 of the Journal of Scottish Yarns. https://yarnjournal.com/

Super satisfying single crochet (UK double) join for crochet motifs.

This is a great stitch for stabilising armhole and neck edges and helps prevent excessive stretching of the fabric.