Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 17 2025

Unravel the Beauty of Double Knit Wool Yarn: Projects and Inspiration

Circular needles are ideal because they can comfortably hold the double layer of fabric as it grows, and their flexible cable reduces strain on your hands and wrists, especially for larger projects.

Apr 18 2025

Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial: US Terms Explained

So if we are starting from the foundation chain, you want to make the chain as wide as you want your project to be and then begin your turning chain from there.

Apr 18 2025

Add a Touch of Boho Chic to Your Space with a Macrame Double Hanging Chair

Along with the wooden dowels, you will need 20 of rope, painters tape, 200 yards of macrame cord, a hanging chair mounting kit, hand saw, sandpaper, a drill with 5 8 drill bit, wood screws and scissors.

Apr 19 2025

Craft with Confidence: Explore Double-Sided Tape Options for Your Projects

Mini Glue Dots are small circles of adhesive that can be used to attach heavier embellishments, cardstock, detailed die cuts, and ribbon to your crafts.

Apr 21 2025

Master the Art of Double Crochet: Learn About Turning Chains

So if you find yourself working with a stitch that has a small multiple like 5 or less , this approach will give you a more accurate number and your project width estimate will be more reliable.

Apr 22 2025

Mastering the Art of Circular Knitting: A Guide to Joining in the Round

To be clear, there are other methods for knitting small circular things like magic loop , but for this post, we re focusing exclusively on double pointed needles.

Apr 23 2025

Mastering Crochet Stitches: Understanding the Difference Between Half Double & Double Crochet

Back loop half double crochet Instead of inserting the hook through both loops of the stitch the v s , you insert the hook only through the back loop.

Apr 25 2025

Double Your Embroidery Thread: A Guide to Techniques and Benefits

Thus, the only times I match my bobbin color to the top thread color are when creating free-standing lace or other projects where the back of the blank is visible.

May 1 2025

Master the Art of Double Knit: A Comprehensive Guide to This Versatile Knitting Technique

If you re interested in getting the foundations down pat first before you jump into double knitting, check out the professionally filmed Learn to Knit class that will take your knitting skills to the next level.

May 2 2025

Double Cloth Weave: Exploring the Beauty and Functionality of a Versatile Fabric

Other than this, it is essential to know more about fabric weaves because when you choose fabric for your project, you should know that the types of the weave of the fabric can determine the smoothness, comfort, thickness, durability, tear strength, and even drape of the fabric.