How to Block Your Crochet Projects, Zippers 101: Sewing Zippers onto Crochet, How To Make a Magic Ring and More!

Don't miss this week's tips and tutorials. [ILC Daily]( October 2, 2022 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [FREE: 3 Knitting Tutorials for You]( Get 3 knitting tutorials! Discover these unique textures, trendy and adorable stitches, and whimsical patterns—FREE when you join the I Like Knitting Gold Club today! [Learn More...]( Sponsored [Knitting Tutorials]( Finishing Techniques [How to Block Your Crochet Projects]( [How to Block Your Crochet Projects]( Wondering how to block crochet? There are three main methods of blocking: wet, dry, and cold. Which method you choose will depend on the yarn content, what the item is and, honestly, your preference. For instance, I rarely do a full “wet” block process because it just isn’t my favorite. Before you choose, make sure to always consult your yarn label, because you don’t want to ruin something you just spent hours making. You might even want to use that gauge swatch you made before starting your project to test that the method you choose is the best for your yarn. [Read More…]( [Halloween Costumes]( [Halloween Costumes]( The Crochet Halloween Costume Collection: Spooky Cute Treat Bags, Hats, Booties & More! Crocheting a Halloween costume can be a really fun way to highlight your skill and create a costume for the little ones in your life! This collection pulls together our favorite Halloween crochet patterns for costumes. [Read More…]( How to Hand-Sew an Invisible Zipper Into Your Crochet [Zippers 101: Sewing Zippers onto Crochet]( [Sewing Zippers onto Crochet]( When you are shopping for your zipper it is best to bring a swatch of your fabric in the color yarn you are going to be using for your final project. You will want to match the color zipper to the yarn, if there isn’t a zipper available in the exact shade of your yarn color it is better to pick a color slightly darker instead of lighter. You want to use the same criteria when picking out the color of sewing thread to use. [Read More…]( [October New Issue]( [Your October issue is ready! Get 14 Must Have Autumn crochet patterns now!]( Now is the time for fall crochet fashion! The October issue is packed with color, comfort, and creativity, and features bright, bold sweaters, ponchos, vests — even a blazer! Plus, read about our shawl project with a purpose. [Read More…]( Basic Techniques [How To Make a Magic Ring]( [How To Make a Magic Ring]( To make the Winter Gerbera Flower Pillow, you’ll need to learn how to create the magic loop. Plus, this is a great technique to learn for so many other crochet projects. Try it out by following this photo tutorial and then try the pillow! [Read More…]( [The Pumpkin Spice Crochet Collection]( [The Pumpkin Spice Crochet Collection]( The Pumpkin Spice Crochet Collection! Pumpkin spice and everything nice! We’ve rounded up our favorite pumpkin colored and themed crochet patterns that capture one of the best things about fall. [Read More…]( Member Favorites - [Rosalyn Woven Cowl]( - [Caradonna Cowl Neck Poncho]( - [Arista Cardigan]( - [Radley Tunisian Hat]( - [Cavalli Poncho Vest]( - [Filippa Crochet Sweater Blazer]( - [Steeplechase Cabled Vest]( - [Pippa Half-Zip Sweater]( - [Tilly the Pony]( [FREEBIES: Get Them Now!]( [GET MY FREEBIE]( [GET MY FREEBIE]( [GET MY FREEBIE](   You are receiving this email as part of your free subscription to email updates from I Like Crochet. If you no longer wish to receive this update as part of your free subscription, please click the unsubscribe link below. [MANAGE PREFERENCES]( [Unsubscribe]( Help us be sure your email update isn't filtered as spam. Adding our return address mail@ilikecrochet.com to your address book may 'whitelist' us with your filter, helping future email updates get to your inbox. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Send us a message]( Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own I Like Crochet newsletter.]( Copyright 2022 © Prime Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Prime Publishing, LLC 3400 Dundee Road, Suite 220, Northbrook, IL 60062 Email: mail@ilikecrochet.com [Our Privacy Policy]( Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -