This is a quick tutorial for making the standing single crochet. Although this tutorial is specifically for the standing SINGLE crochet, you can apply the general principle to any stitch. For an in-depth look at standing double crochet stitches, please see this tutorial by Tamara from Moogly. The standing single crochet is used at the […]
Block 7: Eight Pointed Flower {Photo Tutorial}
It’s Week 7 of the Official CCC Social Group CAL (crochet-along) and this week’s block is Eight Pointed Flower by Julie Yeager. You can find all of her patterns here in her Ravelry Store. My favourite has got to be her Garden State Afghan. If you are not familiar with the Block a Week CAL, but […]
Block 6: Blooming Lace Square
The Blooming Lace Square by Melinda Miller is the sixth square in the Official CCC Social Group Block a Week CAL 2014 (crochet-along). I have provided a photo tutorial for the double treble cluster (DTRCL).
Little Zoo: Rupert the Crochet Rhinoceros
Make your very own crochet rhinoceros with this free pattern. Rupert is an intermediate join-as-you-go design.
Block 5: Starfire {A Photo Tutorial}
This Starfire crochet square by Melinda Miller is the fifth square in the Official CCC Social Group Block a Week CAL 2014. It is simple and beautiful!
This Little Leaf Crochet Pattern
This Little Leaf Crochet Pattern takes all of 5 minutes to make and less than 1 meter (1 yard) of yarn. And once you’ve made one you can chuck away the instructions and make them in under 2 minutes…or maybe not. I suppose it depends on how quick you crochet and how many kids/cats/dogs are vying for your attention. Either way, they are quick and easy and perfect for stash-busting.
Block 4: Basket of Berries
Block 4 of the Block a Week CAL 2014 is Melinda Miller’s Basket of Berries. This 12″ square is delightfully simple and delicate. I LOVE IT!
Gumpaste High Heel Shoe
Making gumpaste high heel shoes is not nearly as tricky as it looks. This was my first gumpaste high heel and it won’t be my last! There is only one thing better than a pretty high heel and that is a pretty high heel on a cake :)
How to Crochet: Corners and the Elusive Hidden Stitch
Beginner Crocheters sometimes struggle to get their stitch counts right when making afghan squares. This is usually due to the fact that they miss the elusive “hidden” stitch right after making a corner. This quick photo-tutorial will help you identify the first stitch after making a corner.
Block 3: Starburst Flower Square
It’s Week 3 of the Official CCC Social Group CAL (crochet-along) and this week’s block is the Starburst Flower Square by Donna Mason-Svara (aka SmoothFox) from Smooth Fox Crochet and Knit. Donna has an amazing array of patterns and I urge you to go and have a look if you aren’t familiar with her patterns […]
