The linked triple crochet mug rug is the second pattern in the Mug Rugs Trio 2 set. To start at the beginning, check out the Textured Mug Rug, and when you’re done with these, carry on to the third pattern in the trio, the Halfway Slippy Mug Rug! This pattern is free, quick (only 7 […]
This fun textured mug rug is the first in the set – Mug Rugs Trio 2 (very original name, I know!). I love the stitch for this design. It gives just enough texture to be interesting, but still lies flat enough that you don’t have to worry about making your drink fall over. This pattern
Crochet blocking mats – there are so many options! How do you choose one that’s right for you? I reviewed two popular blocking mat choices – Knit IQ and Knitters Pride (Mindful Collection), and have a clear winner. Even if you don’t choose one of these specific mats, now that I’ve seen a few different
The bobble stitch is a great stitch to learn to add a literal “pop” to your project. I’ve got a quick video tutorial for you that will show you how to crochet the infamous bobble stitch – plus written directions for those who don’t prefer video!
Today I’m sharing a few of my “unpopular” crochet opinions. We crocheters can be an opinionated bunch, and though I do tend to be pretty laid back about a lot of craft-related things, there are a few things that pop to mind when I think of unpopular opinions. See mine below, and I’d love to
The Lucy crochet wall hanging pattern is a quick make for a large lace masterpiece to add to your home decor. It’s made to fit a 28″ floral wreath hoop (or you can use a small hula hoop the same size). The pattern includes full video tutorial, in progress photos, full written pattern, and partial
This hairpin lace cowl pattern is a great small project for those who want to dip their toes into the world of hairpin lace. It uses 5 different colors of DK weight yarn, less than 20g each, so it’s great for a DK mini set or for scrapbusting! This pattern is completely free on my
Tunisian crochet, also known as afghan crochet, is a fun crochet variation that falls somewhere between crochet and knitting on the fiber arts spectrum. Whereas in regular crochet you work one stitch at a time across a row then turn the work around (or continue in a round, depending on the project), for Tunisian crochet
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This bold broomstick lace chunky neckwarmer is a fun beginner project if you’d like to try out broomstick lace! The super bulky yarn and offset broomstick technique make this project much more dense than traditional broomstick lace, but it also makes it much more quick to work up! you’ll only need six rows of lace
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If you have tried interlocking crochet you may find yourself wondering how in the world you can predict what the back side of your project will look like. In this post, I’m going to break down exactly how the back of the project is determined based on what the front of the project looks like!
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