Crochet Round the Back Post
By now you should already have seen the elongated stitches created in the front post technique, if not you can see it here, this time I show you how to create the reverse effect. Which I find particulalry pleasing to the eye, when used in the right way. I enjoy a raised stitch or two […]
Read on...Crochet Round the Front Post
How to create those loooong legs in crochet? Backed with solid stitches but very long legs that seem to cross multiple rows or rounds of your work, you know the ones…. This is created using the Round the Front Post technique. You see these stitches used in crochet cables and often as an option for ribbing. This […]
Read on...Great Grids in Crochet
Today’s video tutorial shows you how to create great grids. Open work with a squared off look, often used in shawls and blankets for a lighter feel and giving the easiest lace look out there. This stitch is used in our free Crochet Pattern ”Popcorn at the Movies Shawl”. Note: Links in the ‘What I Used’ […]
Read on...Errata
On this page you will find any errors (erratum) we identify with yarnpeople printed issues. Errors in digital copies are corrected and re-issued via Ravelry. Print Issues are not so simply dealt with and we provide all details here. Should you find an error within a printed copy of yarnpeople please contact Karen@yarnpeople.co.uk so we […]
Read on...Easy Magic Circle in Crochet
A simple video tutorial showing you how to create that sometimes confusing Magic Circle. A magic circle is an expandable, or shirinkable circle used to begin a spiral or circular design. It is often used in the centre of a pentagonal shape for a blanket motif for example. Perfect for a tight start to a hat, […]
Read on...How to Use QR Codes
We use the square QR codes in the print copies of yarnpeople for your digital download copies of all the individual patterns and a digital version of the magazine. A QR code is a square collection of dots which most mobile phones and pad devices can automatically recognised and ask if you wish to open the […]
Read on...A Fun Crochet Flat Braid Join
This is the top down rope join or braid join, my goto joining technique for motifs, granny squares and cowls. I find the method quite relaxing as I work my way through completing a blanket and a speedy way to fiish up the join for a cowl. Note: Links in the ‘What I Used’ box below are […]
Read on...How to Crochet Crocodile Stitch | Scales
This is the second of two tutorials to create the stunning crocodile stitch in crochet. This is where the beauty of the stitch becomes apparent. Once he first set of scales have been created the rest becomes much easier to work on with the scales overlapping to build up a beautiful finish. It’s also a great […]
Read on...How to Crochet Crocodile Stitch | V Stitch
This is the first of two tutorials to create the stunning crocodile stitch in crochet. This is one of the first stitches I learned, after basics as I adored the texture and of course dragons. I instantly had visions of dragon scale garments running through my head, which have yet to fully arrive but they’re […]
Read on...How to Crochet a Simple Star
A fun and fast make for applique, wizards robes, witches wands, Fairy Godmother’s wands and of course our very own Winter Fir Teacosy. This video tutorial shows how to create a simple 5 pointed star, starfish or sunburst. The patterns is written below and the video walks you through the process with both US and UK […]
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