Knowing how gauge works is the first step to avoiding crochet gauge problems and getting predictable results with your projects! Today, we’re going to go over a fundamental but often overlooked concept-gauge. Admittedly, gauge is not something that you have to understand perfectly to get started with crochet. In fact, as a beginner it is […]
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The Pretty Petals Square is a crochet lace square in two sizes that is worked in the round. Today I’m excited to bring you the first lace square design here on Amelia Makes. The Pretty Petals Square is a design originally created for the Friendship Squares CAL hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet. As a crochet
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This Messy Bun Beanie Free Design is worked in simple stitches from the top down, with a hair elastic built in for support! Hair bun beanies or hats have been around for a while now, but they seem to be a trend that is here to stay. The convenience of putting your hair right through
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This handful of easy crochet patterns are made with simple, straight rows and create a home decor that’s pretty and useful around the house While there are unlimited options of projects to crochet for the home and give it a beautiful interior design, sometimes it can feel intimidating. Many times making a home decor project
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Learning how to read crochet patterns doesn’t have to be a hassle, and you’ll be SO glad you did! Have you ever done something the same way for a lot longer than you needed to, just because it’s the way that worked for you at first? I do this with driving, and usually it works
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Fingerless gloves are one of the easiest and cutest accessories you can crochet. Here, I’ll show you how to make three easy and simple patterns with different stitches to get you started. “You know those gloves are really easy to crochet, right?” This question came to me in real life at a craft fair one
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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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If you have been crocheting for any length of time, something you may have noticed is that sometimes we can have a hard time finishing our crochet projects. Sometimes this is because “life happens” as we say. We may get busy and not have as much time to work on things as we normally do,
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If you are eager to start crocheting, then learn these 6 basic stitches, keep practicing and you will make beautiful projects in no time! If you are trying to learn how to crochet, you’ll probably be very encouraged to hear that crochet stitches are not all so different that they each require a bunch of
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Moms are busy people. We take care of many physical needs in our homes and families. We look after teaching our kids important life skills. We even stay tuned in to their changing emotions and personalities. This is incredibly valuable and important work. But, in the “momming” season of our lives, its easy to miss
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