TEMPLATES

UPCYCLED DENIM JACKET

BY POLINA OSHU

CROCHET CUSHION

BY KATIE SOMCHAND

CROCHET STITCH GUIDE

USE OUR HANDY GUIDE FOR THE CROCHET PROJECTS IN THIS ISSUE

HOLDING THE HOOK

PENCIL METHOD

Hold the hook in your dominant hand like a pencil, roughly 3-5cm (1¼-2") from the hooked end. If the hook has a flat area, hold it here between your index finger and your thumb.

KNIFE METHOD

Hold the hook between your thumb and your index finger, about 3-5cm (1¼-2") from the hooked end, resting the other end against your palm. This will give you plenty of control.

HOLDING THE YARN

METHOD ONE

Pass the ball end of the yarn between the little finger and third fingers of your non-dominant hand, then behind the third and middle fingers, over your