quick tips

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Here's my ongoing list of crochet tips. Newer tips are at the bottom!

1. Keep a project log for your crochet work. This can be a digital log or a paper one. For each project, note the following things listed below. A log is a helpful reference when you put a WIP down and revisit it later or if you want to recreate something you've made before. For example, I make a lot of blankets. Knowing how much yarn I used for blankets of different sizes helps me calculate the amount of yarn I need for a new blanket.
   1. Project name
   2. Start date
   3. Pattern or stitch used
   4. Yarn used
   5. Hook size
   6. Gauge
   7. Finished size
   8. Finished date
2. Use a slip knot to "lock" your last stitch before putting a project down. Pull your working loop to about 5-6 inches long, and make a slip knot with it. The knot will keep your last stitch in place, and it's easily undone when you're ready to start again.