Yarn Twist and Crochet Stitch Definition: The Hidden Factor Quick Recognition You’ve followed every tip in Best Yarn For Crochet Beginners (What to Use and Avoid). You have the right weight, a light color, and a high-quality fiber. But as you work, your yarn seems to “unravel” on your hook. The individual strands are spreading…
Wrong Size Crochet Hook Symptoms: Why Your Fabric Looks Off Quick Recognition You bought the yarn the pattern recommended. You’re using the hook size printed on the label. But your project looks… wrong. It’s either so stiff it could stand up on its own like a piece of cardboard, or it’s so loose it looks…
Is Your Crochet Hook Splitting Yarn? (The Messy Stitch Culprit) Quick Recognition You’re in the middle of a row, you yarn over, and as you pull the hook through the loop, you feel a tiny “snag.” You look down and see that your hook didn’t grab the whole strand—it pierced right through the middle, leaving…
Why Does My Crochet Look Messy? (5 Common Reasons) Quick Recognition You’ve followed the pattern. You’ve put in the hours. But when you hold your work up to the light, it just doesn’t look like the photos on Pinterest. The stitches look “fuzzy,” the edges are a bit “hairy,” and the overall texture feels more…