Classes with Jane Czaja
Jane has worked with crochet, knitting and fabric since childhood, with crochet being her special passion. Currently, Jane works as a freelance technical editor for “Inside Crochet” magazine, where she checks patterns to make sure that they work. She also contributes designs and patterns to the magazine. Jane is a popular tutor, running regular crochet workshops so others can learn and be inspired. According to Jane, “I teach Crochet at all levels at my workshops and have designed many patterns for them. My latest design is a Stitch Sampler Booklet comprising 36 exciting stitch combos.”
Signature Technique:
Corner-to-Corner crochet and colourful patchwork designs
Jane’s Top Tips:
- Once you’ve mastered double crochet and treble stitches, you can crochet virtually any design!
- Count the number of stitches at the end of each row. It saves a lot of time in the long run.
- If your starting chain is too tight, use a one size larger hook than the pattern states. Then, change back to the correct hook on the foundation row.
- When you use a lot of colours within a pattern, sew the ends in as you go.
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Basic Double Crochet Stitch with Jane Czaja
Jane guides you through how to work this stitch. She starts with your foundation row of a chain and then works upwards on her small demo square.
She has a great tip for ensuring that you don't miss a stitch at the end of the row. There is another tip on how to check which side is the front and...
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Bamboozle Crochet Scarf with Jane Czaja
Jane feels this is a great beginner project as well as being enjoyable for those who are more familiar with crochet.
She works the scarf with a #6 hook. And talks you through the various stages of creating this scarf in Bamboozle yarn. Jane also gives you the option to work the scarf in treble...
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Patch the Dog Crochet Cushion with Jane Czaja
You need to make 54 squares to complete this lovely project. You could colour co-ordinate or simply use up scraps. Each square is in fact only 3 rounds. You start with a circle, want to know how - well, Jane shares the secret.
Jane loves to use 4 ply cotton, which she actually uses double. The...
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Crochet Triangle Huggy Cushion with Jane Czaja
Jane is working this delightful triangle cushion in Seriously Chunky wool by Cygnet using a size 9 hook.
To start work on the cushion you first need to create a chain. Jane shares with us a great tip on how to keep your tension correct just for this starter row. And perhaps you can think of chang... -
Delilah Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt
This small quilt has been designed to use 5" charm squares and a couple of fat 1/'4s to add contrast and zing.
You can add two simple borders on to that. Valerie suggests a standard double border. She also has you considering adding flat piping. This would give a contrast of colour without add...
