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 […]
How to Crochet: Treble Cross Stitch (K-Stitch)
The Treble Cross Stitch, also known as the K-stitch, is a combination stitch that yields a nice lacy “fabric”. This Tutorial includes a chart, loads of photos and a free pattern for a Treble Cross Stitch Dish Cloth.
Juice Box Crafts: Juice Box Village
Here is one juice box craft that will take you hardly any time to do: A Chalkboard Juice Box Village, perfect for drawing on and playing with.
Tiny Crochet Wreath
This is a ridiculously easy pattern for a tiny crochet wreath. It is basically just a simple crochet ring with a chain loop. Merry Christmas!
Ruffled Crochet Flowers
These Ruffled Crochet Flowers would make an excellent addition to any Christmas project. They take about 15 minutes to make and use very little yarn.
How To Crochet: Linen Stitch
Learn how to make the crochet linen stitch with this step-by-step tutorial. This stitch yields a lovely dense fabric with a staggered woven look. The tutorial Includes a chart and a FREE pattern for a crochet linen stitch lovie.
Large Crochet Elephant Ears (Amigurumi)
There ears are a larger alternative to the more girly ears my elephant patterns currently have. But just because they are written for one of my patterns does not mean that you can’t use them on other projects. Why not make any little elephant project truly unique by adding these Dumbo-style ears instead of the standard ones?
How to Crochet: Surface Slip Stitches
Surface Slip Stitches are an awesome (and easy) way to add something special to an existing crochet project. Add some colour, hide “ugly” borders or simply embellish for the fun of it.
Iced Pie Square Crochet Pattern
Use this free crochet pattern to make a crochet version of the drunkard’s path quilt. These squares work up quickly and you would be amazed at the amount of configurations available for your afghan.
