Aloe Wish Hiss

Aloe Wish Hiss Swatches

Sorry it’s been so long in between, this is a slow process. I have completed both the crochet and knit swatches for the adult versions of the Aloe Wish Hiss sweater. I’m not sure yet if I will be using the same swatches for the children’s versions or not. Above is the crochet swatch. SeeContinue reading “Aloe Wish Hiss Swatches”

Blocking Post Stitches

If you have ever worked a crochet piece with a lot of post stitches, you probably find yourself pulling on it from time to time to get a really good look at it. For me waiting until the end to feel all those stitches slide into place is so satisfying. Have you ever thought aboutContinue reading “Blocking Post Stitches”

Working into a Foundation Chain

One of the first things you learn as a new crocheter, unless you start out working in the round, is how to work into a foundation chain. Making chains is the first step to crocheting and then learning to work taller stitches into those chains to make the fabric grow the other direction is theContinue reading “Working into a Foundation Chain”

This will be an on-going series in addition to my weekly blog post. The category is “Aloe Wish Hiss” and I will link to it at the beginning of each entry in case you missed something. I am going to design a sweater that is a layering piece. Even though I live in the desertContinue reading “Aloe Wish Hiss”