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Dear ELK Studio,
What is a great crochet project that I can finish in a weekend?
Dear Weekend Crocheter,
I would definitely recommend hats and maybe a scarf that says it uses one skein only would be great too! Another great tactic would be using bulky yarn. Makes ya feel like you are sort of cheating time! I’ll list a couple quick projects for you.
Dear ELK Studio,
What are some great projects for craft fairs?
Dear Get Ready for Craft Fairs,
Of course, it’s the quick projects that will help you get more bang for your buck. I think baby items such as hats would be perfect! They are quick and easy, so you’ll have time to make up quite a few. I’ve seen washcloths at craft fairs too, and I don’t think you could go wrong with making some adult hats! Many people at craft fairs can appreciate the time it takes to make crocheted items! Good luck to you!
Dear ELK Studio,
Why aren’t my granny squares square?
Dear Crooked Square,
There are a few reason why the squares aren’t square. One of my first reactions to this question was tension. Believe me when I say your mood can make a difference. I’ve crocheted one project on 2 different days and the second day was a rotten day, so guess what? My tension was tighter but that doesn’t mean the project is ruined. Moogly is going to help you by demonstrating how to wet block your project to straighten out that square!
Dear ELK Studio,
How can you tell what size worsted weight yarn is when buying a skein of yarn?
Dear Worsted,
All worsted weight is not created equal in my opinion no matter what the package says. Have you ever used Red Heart Super Saver and Caron Simply Soft? They both are considered worsted weight but are not the same when you start using them. The Craft Yarn Council has set some standards in helping you to determine the weights of yarn!
Dear ELK Studio,
How do I decrease the basic stitches?
Dear Decrease,
When I figured out to decrease my stitches, I was so thrilled! It made ready many patterns so much easier. When I first saw sc2tog, it totally confused me. I really had no idea what to do. If you need some help, Moogly has a video tutorial to help you learn!
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