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11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

We were warned, but we didn’t listen… and we’re probably not alone.

If you think you have enough yarn for that last row, you probably don’t.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

When the ball band says handwash, it means handwash.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

Skeins of yarn need to be wound into balls before you use them.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

UK crochet terms and US crochet terms are not interchangeable.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

Eyelash yarn is not a good choice for your first crochet project.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

You won’t “just remember” where your round started.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

Tension does matter.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

Always secure your working stitch when putting away your project.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

You can’t “quickly pop in” to your local yarn shop.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

People will ask you what you’re knitting.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

Your yarn stash will take over your house.

11 Crochet Truths We Learnt The Hard Way

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