When you spend such a significant amount of time crocheting (or knitting) a project, you want it to turn out amazing. The finishing is a huge part of that. These finishing techniques will help you make your project the best it can be.
Weaving in Ends
If you don't do anything else to finish your work, at least take the time to weave in the ends.
Blocking
The blocking articles linked below were written from a knitter's perspective, but the ideas she has shared are also applicable if you'd like to block your crochet projects.
Joining Squares, Garment Pieces, etc.
Whipstitch - Photo Copyright Michael Solovay
Attaching Appliques
Learn about how to attach an applique to a finished craft project.
Finishing Simple Fingerless Gloves
Stitching a Side Seam on the Simple Crocheted Fingerless Gloves -- Photo © Michael Solovay
This tutorial accompanies my free pattern for simple crochet fingerless gloves. If you've never finished a pair of fingerless gloves before, this tutorial will show you one possible approach.
See Also:
How to Line a Bag
Learn How to Line a Pouch or Bag With Our How-Tos and Finishing Techniques. Photo © Amy Solovay
Granny Square Tote With Lining Instructions: Lori Jean Karluk teaches you how to crochet a tote bag; her free crochet pattern includes instructions for how to do the lining too.
How to Line a Knit Purse: Learn how to line a knitted purse or bag. These instructions would work for a crocheted purse too.
Free Crochet Newsletter
Every week, I send out a free crochet newsletter; my newsletter is packed with great information that crochet enthusiasts will not want to miss out on:
- Links to the latest free crochet patterns I've published, plus information about where you can find the hottest new crochet designs on the Internet
- Links to my free crochet tutorials
- Free crochet video links -- From time to time, we publish free crochet videos on the Internet. If you'd like to learn a new stitch, or a new skill, by watching videos, this is a resource you won't want to pass up.
- Occasionally, I also feature links to vintage crochet patterns and classic patterns that have been around for awhile; newer isn't always better when it comes to crochet.
