It’s here at last! This crochet design I get to share with you today is something that I’ve been working on for months and have been so, so excited to finally share with you. This cabled cowl design with bobbles really embodies what fall and the changing of seasons causes us to feel: excited, but […]
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With as many gifts as we often want to crochet for Christmas, it’s nice to have plenty of thoughtful options for things that work up fast. I’ve put together my top 25 crochet Christmas gift ideas that you can complete within 30 minutes to a weekend! If you like to crochet, chances are that you
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This free crochet pattern for a poncho is great for babies and small kids to wear in their car seats, but the tutorial can be followed to make any size! Cooler weather is finally here, and I am so excited to share this project with you. The car seat poncho, which is such a great
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Pinterest can be an amazing tool for crafters. In this article, I’m going to talk about strategies for using Pinterest as a crocheter to get the best results. I don’t know about Pinterest users in general, but many of us who crochet have come to have mixed feelings about crochet patterns on Pinterest. While this
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Turning Flip Flops into crochet boots or booties is a simple way to end up with shoes that you can actually wear outside. Here I make a set for my baby/toddler, but the steps can be used for any size. A year or more ago, I saw a really cool idea for crocheting your own
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The humble slip stitch has a few different uses in crochet and it’s an important stitch to know, as well as a very easy skill to learn The slip stitch is perhaps the least-thought about stitch in crochet. While being very easy to work and easy to get the hang of, sometimes the concept of
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Foundation stitches in crochet are a lesser-known alternative way to start your crochet project. If you’ve been trying to crochet or have known how to for awhile, you’ve probably already learned that the first row is the hardest. Oh yes, there may be difficult parts later on in the pattern, but getting that first row
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This bright and cheerful baby baby design is a unique and gender-neutralproject to crochet for any new bundle of joy in your life. Ah, babies. Their expected arrival seems to inspire special projects and handmade gifts more than any other special occasion. That’s the way it should be! For me at least, an upcoming baby
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The Russian Join is one of the absolute best ways to join yarn due to it’s secure hold and invisible finish. And it’s easy to learn! As enjoyable as it is to crochet and knit, weaving in ends or creating knots is generally not part of the fun. In fact, if you talk to crocheters
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This scrubbie glove project is made with extra-scrubbie twine to really get things done! I see a lot of patterns for washcloths/dishcloths, crochet scrubbies, and soap sacks. As cute as they are, most of the cotton yarns/patterns are actually softer than I want for those purposes some of the time. Since I’m human who scorches
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Learning how to crochet a granny square will give you such an appreciation for the simplicity and beauty of this classic design. The granny square may not have the most exciting name, but it’s an absolutely brilliant concept. This incredibly classic crochet idea uses chain stitches and another basic stitch (often double crochet) to create
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This Crochet Snake Project combines a fun and colorful idea with an easy, two-dimensional design to create a toy that’s full of possibilities A few weeks ago, I was sitting and crocheting another project when one of my boys whispered something in my ear. He asked simply if I could make him a crochet snake
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