Tanis Galik
How to Crochet a Shell
The shell stitch creates a nice texture on its own or you can dress it up by adding stripes. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik Video: How to Crochet a Shell To crochet the shell foundation chain, each shell requires four chains, plus one for the end single crochet and one for […]
Shell Stitch with a Front Post Single Crochet Edging
When you are working a striped shell design, adding a simple, decorative border to your change color row allows the new color to peek though the shell edge. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik Video: How to Crochet a Shell (If you don’t know how to make the shell stitch, read the […]
Shell Stitch with Front Post Cluster Edging
To add a decorative ridge along the shell’s change-color row, use a Front Post Cluster edging. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik Video: How to Crochet a Shell (If you don’t know how to make the shell stitch, read the blog or watch the video demonstrating the shell stitch.) After working a […]
Knit & Crochet Now – Season 5
I’m happy to announce that two of my projects are included in Knit & Crochet Now Season 5. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik Blueberry Parfait Afghan, Episode 501. A beautiful Granny Square made from various shades of blue and cream that create an eye-catching afghan ready to decorate any room in […]
Gumdrops Baby Blanket in Summer 2014 Crochet!
I’m happy to announce that my Gumdrops Baby Blanket pattern is available in the Summer 2014 issue of Crochet!, page 68. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik “Rows of puff stitches look like gumdrops in this adorable baby blanket that will be a sweet treat for any new arrival. Just change the […]
9 Ways to Change Yarn – Part 1
There are various techniques for changing your yarn, either joining a new skein of the same color or adding a new skein of a different color. The five techniques presented in Part 1 are: no knot, single knot, double slip knots, split yarn and felting. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik Video: […]
9 Ways to Change Yarn – Part 2
There are various techniques for changing your yarn, either joining a new skein of the same color or adding a new skein of a different color. The four techniques presented in Part 2 are: Russian join, floating yarn, encasing yarn and dropping yarn. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik Video: 9 Ways […]
Newborns in Need
Too many babies are without the essentials to meet their most basic needs. Volunteers at Newborns in Need believe each one deserves these items that give them a warm and healthy start in life. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik Newborns in Need, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 charity organized that provides […]
Basic Chevron Design
The chevron is a bold and versatile design, yet very simple to do. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik The basic chevron stitch consists of valleys and peaks creating a gentle wave. Whichever pattern you follow, the important thing is to always balance your valleys and peaks. I’m uniting or decreasing three […]
Hat Box Foundation – Warming the Heads & Hearts of Those in Need!
Hat Box Foundation was inspired by a young girl who was diagnosed with bone cancer in the summer of 2007. Subscribe to My Crochet Channel or go to: YouTube.com TanisGalik After losing her hair, this young girl loved to model her hats. Her gracious attitude was a constant reminder of how each of us can make […]
Tanis Galik - Crochet Teacher 