The Seaside Fingerless Gloves are now available as a free crochet pattern! They’re sized for women’s small, medium, or large (though large is the same as men’s small, so there’s that…) All three sizes are available for free below. I’ve also included video tutorials for the spike stitch and how to create a thumb hole […]
In this post, I’ll teach you how to crochet spike stitch. The spike stitch is an easy way to add interest to a fabric, particularly if you’re working in alternating color rows. You can create spike stitches based on many different standard crochet stitches. See below for written instructions and a video tutorial!
The Stella Hat crochet pattern features the ever-lovely star stitch (hence the name). This hat is worked top-down in the round and uses a combination of regular star stitch, small star stitch, and half double crochet. I love ending with a star stitch row as it gives the finish a slightly rippled look. If you
Each month this year, I’ll be releasing a free interlocking crochet square. This month’s square is one of my favorites. I love how it looks like a quilt square, and I’m always a sucker for a good geometric design. All 12 squares will be worked in the round, and they will all include video tutorials.
This project is one of my favorites from the past few months. My son fell in love with this green yarn I got from Knitcrate, so I designed a hat for him. Then I loved it so much, I made one for me too! He calls it his “happy outside hat”. I call it the
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to crochet linked dc, or linked double crochet. This stitch is creates a denser fabric with less ‘gaps’ when compared to regular double crochet. It also has a slightly different texture, as it leaves a horizontal ‘ridge’ across the fabric. I’ve also included a video tutorial so you
The star stitch is one of my very favorite stitches. It’s super pretty, and not as difficult to do as you might think! In this post, I’ll walk you through how to crochet the star stitch. I’ve also included a video tutorial and star stitch variation!
These candle cozies are perfect for setting some peaceful winter ambiance. I love the designs they make as the light peeks through the crochet lace! These are sized to fit a standard mason jar or a candle up to 4″ in diameter, but they are easy to adjust for different sizes. Get the free candle
This month’s KnitCrate added a little sparkly pizzazz to the show with a stellina-laced DK yarn. See what came in this month’s crate, complete with an impromptu unboxing video where you get to see my actual face (what?!). Check out the December 2020 Knitcrate goodies below!
This little Christmas gift crochet ornament is sure to brighten up your tree. It’s a great stash-busting project, and it comes with a video tutorial to walk you through the colorwork and assembly.