Explore New Possibilities
a blog that combines knit and crochet
Stuck in a yarn rut?
Are you bored with the same old patterns?
Do you stop projects because you lose interest?
Do you ever think, “Oh, I can’t make something like that.”
Have you quit a project because you couldn’t understand the instructions and couldn’t find a solution?
You don’t have to be stuck anymore
Stay interested: by combining knitting and crochet you use different skills which keeps your focus.
Hone your skills: because my techniques use both knitting and crochet you keep your skills sharp in both crafts.
Use knitting and crochet’s strengths: by merging knitting and crochet in a project you use their best qualities.
More opportunities: by understanding how to merge knitting and crochet you have more ways to problem solve frustrating projects and new ways to make projects.
I know how frustrating it can be
Using the same stitches over and over or not advancing your skills in one craft because you default the other. Hi, I’m Nancy and I’ve been combining knitting with crochet for 15 years and I’ll show you how.
It’s easy
Step 1
Read the Blog
Step 2
Practice the techniques
Step 3
Unlock a whole new way to work with yarn
At Yarn Equals
I know you want to be excited about your yarn projects. And in order to do that, you need a project that keeps you engaged.
The problem is a lot of patterns repeat the same stitches which makes you feel bored and unchallenged. I believe projects should be fun and rewarding.
I understand it can be frustrating learning a new skill which is why I took my 20+ years of experience to make the process as easy as possible. Here’s how to do it: 1) read the tutorials, 2) practice the techniques, 3) unlock a whole new way to work with yarn that’ll keep you challenged and make your feel proud.
So you can stop the pile of unfinished projects in the closet and instead finish projects you and your friends will love.
Is the process complicated?
All of my techniques and patterns are designed to keep it simple to learn so you don’t have to worry about frustration of frogging again. Even if you’re a beginner.
I’m left-handed, can I still learn the techniques?
Yes! Whether you knit and crochet left-handed or knit right-handed and crochet left-handed my tutorials include instructions for each scenario ti make things easier for you.
Is this going to take a long time to learn?
Everyone knits and crochets at different speeds, and learns at different speeds. I’ve included as much detail as possible to make things as easy as I can to learn.
Will I have to sew a bunch of seams by learning how to combine knitting and crochet?
All of my techniques are designed so that the products made are made as one piece. New sewing seems required!
Want to add a knit border to your crochet project? Follow this step-by-step guide to pick up stitches easily, with dedicated left-handed and right-handed instructions.