Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 13 2025

Add Texture & Charm: Create a Large Round Macrame Wall Hanging

Taught by Mexican fiber artist Pluumbago, it covers the fiber emballage technique, which is all about using dyes and wrapped cord to create colorful and unique compositions.

Apr 15 2025

Mastering Round Knitting Needles: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

once you ve made your join and you ve started knitting your second round, the stitches you re making will stack on top of the old stitches in a spiral formation.

Apr 16 2025

Create Beautiful Round Crochet Dishcloths: Free Pattern and Tutorial

I ve been using mine all over the place under plants, as a background for my diy stitch markers, as a photo prop for the Divine Dice Bag, and as a model for these cute printable project tags.

Apr 22 2025

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

In conclusion, using double pointed needles can seem intimidating at first, but with a little practice and the right techniques, you can easily create stunning projects like mittens, socks, and hats.

Apr 24 2025

Macrame Round Chair: DIY Guide for a Chic and Cozy Addition

While your frame shape may vary, this method is pretty versatile, so give it a try the next time you find that squirrels have attacked or you find a destroyed chair on the curb.

Apr 26 2025

Crochet in the Round: Understanding Right & Wrong Sides

When you work your foundation chain and then crochet into the foundation chain from the right side to the left side, the tail yarn of the foundation chain is always facing the left side.

May 1 2025

Create Beautiful Round Placemats: A Weaving Tutorial for All Skill Levels

If you like the video format, at the bottom of this post, look for a YouTube video version where there is a detailed tutorial on how to make a round quilted placemat.

May 9 2025

Find Your Perfect Match: Black Weave Hairstyles for Round Faces

A long buzz cut is a striking yet practical haircut for Black women with round faces, offering a clean and polished appearance without the need for extensive maintenance or styling.

May 11 2025

Knitting Short Rows in the Round: Achieve Intricate Shaping with Confidence

Sure there are increases and decreases which help shape the sides of a garment but what about the body parts in the middle of your garment that aren t flat.

May 11 2025

Crochet a Round Pot Holder: Step-by-Step Guide with Free Pattern

I like to work the single crochet in the back loop to create a nice textureYou ll see the sides start to grow, then flip over, and form a diagonal potholder.