While looking at Pinterest this morning, I came across a picture of a crocheted circle with directions on where to join stitches at the end of a round. Years ago, before I knew better, I often ended a round by working a slip stitch into the chain stitch at the beginning of the round. The result was an awkward looking join. . . For more help and hints, click here to go to an article, “Counting Crochet Stitches and Rows: Your Beginner Questions Answered” by Sigoni Macaroni. . . Have a great week! Kathy
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One Skein Cuffed Fingerless Mitts
If you need a quick crochet project, try these simple fingerless mitts. These mitts are very easy to crochet and would be a great project for beginners or a quick, last-minute gift -- taking less than a skein of yarn, a couple of hours and crocheting single and double crochet stitches.
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Libbie Granny Square Panel Bag Crochet Pattern
Happy New Year! Last January I started the year with the announcement of my pattern for the Libbie Granny Square Panel Bag being published in the online magazine, I like Crochet. That post had a link to the published pattern. Many, many thanks to Cascade Yarns for supplying the yarn for this project. Well, time flies and before I knew it, I forgot to post the pattern here on my own blog! The Libbie Granny Square Panel Bag is a small shoulder bag measuring 10.5″ x 12″ and can be completed in a weekend. The two sides of the bag are crocheted in the same design: “a strip of three…
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One Skein Keyhole Scarf
The One Skein Keyhole Scarf is a classic and lovely, stylish design with a great simple stitch which looks great in a bulky yarn. The scarf provides warmth during cool weather and the keyhole feature keeps the scarf in place. The scarf works up quickly and would be an ideal last minute gift for a birthday or holiday present. . . . Materials: Lion Brand Homespun (6 oz., 185 yd), Gemstone Stripes (color discontinued) or other bulky #5 yarn, 1 skein K-10.5, 6.50 mm crochet hook Size: 8” x 52” Abbreviations: (US terms) Ch – chain Hdc – half double crochet Dc – double crochet St – stitch Notes: Turning…
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Crocheting and Preparing for Christmas
Crocheting and preparing for Christmas — In mid-July I posted an article about how I get ready for a craft fair and Christmas. I’d like to say I followed through with all my plans, but as I mentioned in the article, that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes life just gets in the way and plans get changed, dropped or just forgotten. The first task on my list was completed – to review my patterns to see what I hope to crochet this year. My stack of patterns is pretty much in the same spot on my desk as they were in July. I also mentioned I found a pattern for Thanksgiving…
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Mini Word Game Stuffie Crochet Pattern
Mini Word Game Stuffie. Do you play or know someone who plays the word game, Wordle? I play it every morning – I’m addicted. ;’) According to Wikipedia, “Wordle is a web-based word game created and developed by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle. Players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, with feedback given for each guess in the form of colored tiles indicating when letters match or occupy the correct position.” This Mini Word Game Stuffie pattern was inspired by the word game. The pattern is crocheted in single crochet stitches and requires a minimum of color changes. The vertical and horizontal lines are surface crochet slip stitches…
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National Granny Square Day
In celebration of National Granny Square Day, I’m going to post 5 Great Granny Square crocheted and designed by other crocheters. Every time I see these squares I start thinking of how I could use them in a design or a gift to someone (or me!). The first is The Solomon Crochet Square by Joanita Theron Designs. I love the design – the colors and stitches seem to burst out and I just want to touch the textures. . And look at the texture in this square! Tropical Delight by Susan A. Stevens. . . Now look at the simplicity and detail of this darling granny square – the Sue…
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Christmas Gift Bag Crochet Patterns
Quick Christmas Gift Bags. If you are looking for quick and easy gift bags, here are five bag patterns that are perfect for small presents.
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July Christmas Crochet Projects
July is the month to start thinking about Christmas Crochet Projects
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Ashleigh Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Looking for another project? Interested in crocheting a granny square, but not the classic granny square? Try this Ashleigh Granny Square Crochet Pattern. The Ashleigh Granny Square can be crocheted in one, two, three or four colors and would be a great stash buster. Different colors will give the square a different look – experiment! Click here to see how I used the Ashleigh Granny Square in my Wheelchair Bag. Beginners and advanced crocheters will love crocheting this square as only basic stitches are required and it works up quickly. .. Ashleigh Granny Square . . Materials: Square size: 5 ½” Abbreviations: (US terms) ch – chain sc – single…
