Nomad Stitches BLOG
Welcome to the
Gigil Cardi
Read about the Gigil Cardigan from Colorful Crochet Knitwear - post includes schematics, yardage and yarn substitutions!
Hygge Jacket
Read about the Hygge Jacket from Colorful Crochet Knitwear - post includes schematics, yardage and yarn substitutions!
Pana Po’o Top
Read about the Pana Po’o Top from Colorful Crochet Knitwear - post includes schematics, yardage and yarn substitutions!
How to add ribbing to crochet
Learn how to add ribbing to crochet fabric
Extended Single Crochet (esc) - the ins and outs
Learn how to make extended single crochet.
How to make an i-cord bind off in the round
Learn how to make an I-cord Bind off (knitting technique).
How to pick up stitches from an i-cord
Learn how to pick up sts from an i-cord - an alternative to an i-cord cast on.
How to make an i-cord and join it in the round seamlessly.
How to knit an icord in the round
All about that gauge
Let’s talk about gauge and how to swatch for gauge.
How to use Fdc to make an opening or underarm
Learn how to make an opening using Fdc
Ailyak Pullover
Read about the Ailyak Pullover from Colorful Crochet Knitwear - post includes schematics, yardage and yarn substitutions!
My book
I wrote a book! It’s called Colorful Crochet Knitwear and it’s your guide through my favorite crochet colorwork techniques as well as 14 new and exclusive patterns! Read to learn what’s inside and how to get it!
Crochet Ribbing 3 ways
Learn three different ways to create ribbed fabric in crochet - perfect for necklines, hems and cuffs!
Invisible Fastening Off in the Round
Learn how to fasten off invisible when crocheting in the round - a great crochet hack!
Double Slip Stitch Techniques - Decreases, Increases, and Color Changes
Learn the ins and outs of working dlsBLO
Waistcoat Stitch or Central Single Crochet (csc)
Learn how to create crochet colorwork that looks like knitting fair isle!
Double Slip Stitch (dsl)
Learn how to make crochet ribbed fabric that looks like knitting
Crochet Short Rows
Learn how, when, and why to use crochet short rows!
Crochet I-cord
Learn how to make a crochet i-cord.
Crochet Cord
A crochet hack that will change the way you start all of your projects from now on: The Crochet Cord.