Crochet 101

So you’ve joined us here on the Yarrney blog and are already subscribed over on YouTube as we worked through the basic stitched? We’re excited to round up some of the beginner crochet projects you can start looking at and completing. We will look at the easiest ones first and then move up to more […]

Crochet is something you can do your entire life at any age but a lot of people have a fear of getting started. They often ask how long does it take to learn crochet. Surprisingly you can get started in a few minutes and be making your first projects in hours. We’ll explain the 3

Crochet can be such a fun hobby but some people quickly realize they can turn that hobby into a full-fledged business. It doesn’t matter if you set up your business fully online, just in person, or a mix, as long as you do it right, you should be able to go from a hobbyist to

Stuffing for crochet can be extremely costly if you only use an option like Poly-Fil for your amigurumi projects. Luckily there are a lot of alternative stuffing options for crochet. Stuffing your crochet projects doesn’t have to be complex or expensive. Read on to discover stuffing for crochet projects, popular options and amigurumi stuffing alternatives.

Walk into a Michaels craft store or Joann Fabric and you’ll probably be overwhelmed if you want to pick the best yarn to use for amigurumi. From rows of colors to different sizes and yarn materials, not all yarn is made the same and it doesn’t all work the same for amigurumi. We will explore

Most people don’t get into crochet knowing it can be so good for your brain. Engage the brain’s right hemisphere when crocheting as you sit back, relax and engage in creative activities. Not only does crochet help keep your brain sharp but it can also keep your brain functions healthy. Often even people with mild

Picking amigurumi books is exciting and fun. It gives you a reason to even buy new yarn but it can be hard to determine the best amigurumi books. Don’t worry, we have put the best amigurumi books into a list for you. There aren’t ranked best to worst or anything because these are all of

Finding crochet lessons near me, doesn’t need to be hard. In fact you can now take crochet lessons in person or at home. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or advanced, taking crochet classes is a great way to advance your skills. There are all sorts of crochet classes including, basic crochet stitches,

When learning how to price amigurumi, beginners often make one big mistake. Underpricing their work. They think of their crochet as a hobby and not a business. It’s amazing if you want to take up crochet as a hobby like most people but others want to start making a little cash. Knowing your supplies’ cost

Choosing an amigurumi hook size is the first thing you need to do along with selecting the color of the yarn and yarn size you want to use for your project. Arguably one of the most exciting steps in amigurumi is picking your yarn color and size. Without matching the correct amigurumi hook size to