Free Crochet Patterns Using Eyelash Yarn
Looking for free crochet patterns that utilize eyelash yarn? Try these!
Fancy Fur Scarf - Free Crochet Pattern Using Eyelash Yarn
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Crochet a trendy women's scarf using eyelash yarn. The stitch is a variation of the V-stitch; it is based on the crochet V-stitch in brick repeat. This is an easy pattern that works up quickly.
Fun Fur Eyelash Yarn Scarf - Free Crochet Pattern
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Shells and V's Scarf Pattern by Sandi Marshall
Sandi Marshall designed this lovely shells and V's scarf pattern, which could be crocheted in a variety of different yarns. She shows one example crocheted with novelty eyelash yarn, as well as an example crocheted with ordinary worsted weight yarn.
Reviews of Eyelash Yarn
Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn
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"Fun Fur" is the name of Lion Brand's fluffy eyelash yarn. You can use this yarn for crocheting, knitting and many other crafts.
Fun Fur has already been reviewed many times on the Internet, but knitters wrote the majority of the reviews. In my opinion, this yarn is easier to knit with than it is to crochet with, so knitters' reviews won't necessarily tell the crocheter everything (s)he needs to know.
Here's my review of Fun Fur eyelash yarn, written from a crocheter's point of view.
Tips for Crocheting With Eyelash Yarn
Tip #1: Choose a Big Hook
When crocheting with eyelash yarn, you definitely don't want to use a hook that is too small for the job. Larger hooks are better for enabling you to see the stitches. Even if the core of the yarn looks thin, think of the eyelash yarn like a bulky yarn when you choose the hook you're going to use.
Tip #2: Sometimes Two Yarns Are Better Than One
Remember that you can crochet holding 2 different yarns together. In this case, choose one eyelash yarn and one smooth yarn. The additional smooth yarn will enable you to see your stitches more clearly.
Make sure to choose a big enough crochet hook to accommodate both yarns.
Tip #3: Crochet Into Spaces Rather Than Stitches
Choose a stitch pattern that allows you to crochet into spaces. It's a lot easier to find a space under all that "fur" than it is to find a stitch.
This V-stitch in brick repeat is a good one to try with eyelash yarn. The basic granny square is another pattern that works really well with eyelash yarn, because when you are working it, you can always crochet into spaces rather than stitches.
Tip #4: Use a Light Source to Count Your Stitches
When you crochet with eyelash yarn, it's sometimes a bit of a challenge to see your stitches. They tend to get lost under all that fiber.
If you lose track of your stitch count, don't panic. Believe it or not, there is a way to count how many stitches and rows you have.
The trick is holding the work up to a light source. A sunny window is ideal for this. With the sun shining through your project, you should then be able to count your stitches.
