Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 14 2025

Mastering the Yarn Over Technique in Knitting: A Step-by-Step Guide

When you come to the double yarn overs on the Wrong Side Row, you ll need to knit into one yarn over and purl into the next or vice versa it s just important that one of the yarn overs is knit and one is purled on the Wrong Side; they can be done in either order.

Apr 14 2025

Find the Perfect Skin Tone Yarn for Your Amigurumi Projects

On her site, Martha Stewart explained a brief history of amigurumi and shared The word itself is derived from the Japanese words ami, meaning to knit or crochet, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll.

Apr 15 2025

Balloon Yarn Crafts: Unleash Your Creativity with This Versatile Material

Ideally, you would probably want to use a brown pipe cleaner for the stem, but I didn t have any around so I used green pipe cleaners for everything.

Apr 15 2025

Discover the exquisite range of Purl Soho knitting yarns. From luxurious fibers to vibrant colors, find the perfect yarn for your next knitting project.

In this day and age of disconcerting chaos in the world, time with beautiful yarn creating beautiful knitted products is peace for my soul at the end of a busy work day.

Apr 15 2025

Can You Use Any Yarn for Amigurumi? A Guide to Yarn Selection

When crocheting amigurumi, you want a yarn that won t kill your hands while you are making it not too rough , looks great in simple single crochet and holds up well to being stuffed and held.

Apr 15 2025

The Best Yarns for Embroidery: A Comprehensive Guide

Yes, you can use yarn instead of embroidery thread, but you need to ensure it is of a thicker weight, can thread onto a tapestry needle, and can pull through your fabric.

Apr 15 2025

5 Bulky Yarn Crochet Patterns: Explore Warm and Textural Crochet Designs

Whether you re making a last-minute gift or want instant gratification, finishing a project in an afternoon is a delightful reality when you work with these super bulky yarn crochet patterns.

Apr 15 2025

Indulge in Luxury: Premium Knit and Crochet Yarn Brands, Fibers, and Buying Guide

We are dedicated to continuously innovating and improving our products, ensuring that every crafter can find the perfect yarn to bring their vision to life.

Apr 17 2025

Create a Warm and Cozy Blanket with This Easy Pattern

If you re feeling more adventurous with your colour choices, Bernat Velvet Plus Yarn offers a vibrant selection, including Blackbird, Cream, Golden Moss, Vapor Gray, Seafoam, Pink Dusk, Burgundy Plum, Indigo Velvet, and Blazer Blue.

Apr 17 2025

Arm Knitting a Blanket: Determining the Right Amount of Yarn

When she s not knitting, you ll find her enjoying a cup of coffee with cream, or sharing helpful resources and tips with the online knitting community.