Fiber Arts

Instructions in the Fiber Arts section relate to the beautiful art using fiber. You will find many patterns here for scarves, shawls, hats, handbags, and other fashion accessories. You will also find blankets, dishcloths, decorations, and other home accessories.

Crochet Simple Tunisian Flower and Flowers with Petals Made with Tunisian Crochet
Crochet

How to Crochet a Simple Tunisian Flower

06/13/2018

Here’s a nice flower with petals made with the Tunisian simple stitch. You do not need any special Tunisian or afghan hook – your regular crochet hook will work just fine. […]

Crochet Sweet Simple Handbag
Crochet

How to Crochet a Sweet Simple Handbag

06/06/2018

This is a good beginner purse, tote, or bag to start with, especially if you know the chain and single crochet stitch. This is crocheted in the round (specifically in a spiral) and then the straps are added at the end. […]

How to Choose Colors for Knitting or Crochet Patterns
Absolute Beginner

How to Choose and Match Colors

05/02/2018

Consider using a color wheel for your next crochet project. A color wheel is an artist’s tool that shows the relationship between colors and allows you to match colors beautifully. You can create beautiful yarn palettes and color schemes easily using some basic guidelines. […]

Crochet Snow Games Hat and Easy Hat to Make
Crochet

Snow Games Hat

02/18/2018

You can find two different versions of this same hat. One is made with crochet, and one is made by loom knitting. Sarah (on the left, my daughter) is wearing the loom knit version. Donna […]