If I had to pick one most important stitch to learn in crochet, it would be the double crochet or dc (or DC). This stitch is used allll the time. It’s used in fans, and bobbles, and shells, and the list goes on and on. In this blog post, I’ll teach you how to double […]
I’m excited to announce that today the Braided Rose Cowl crochet pattern is available for purchase! This cowl just begged to be made. A month or so ago I bought a mystery box from my local yarn store. Inside was this soft, pink, beautiful, fingering-weight yarn from Trilogy Yarns in Spokane, WA. I have to
Welcome back! Today we’re learning how to do the Half Double Crochet stitch (abbreviated HDC or hdc). If you’re just joining in and want to start from the beginning, check out the first post in this learn to crochet series, How to Single Crochet. And I hope you had a chance to try out the
This crochet potholder is thick enough to actually keep your hands safe, unlike some crochet potholders I know. It’s stylish, and if you’ve finished the first three lessons in the how to crochet series (find lesson one here!), you have the skills to make this potholder! This potholder is the free bonus pattern after lesson
Now you’ve got the single crochet and slip stitch under your belt (or if you haven’t, check out the first lesson in this series, How to Single Crochet!), it’s time to learn how to crochet in the front loop or back loop only. Maybe you’re thinking, huh? What does that even mean? Let’s find out!
It’s time to learn to slip stitch! I’ve you’re brand new to crochet and missed our first lesson, hop over to How to Single Crochet to get started from the beginning. In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to slip stitch crochet. Our blanket square for this lesson will be a combination of single crochet
If you’ve always wanted to learn to crochet, well, you’re in luck! This is the first lesson in my new how to crochet series. Every lesson will include a video tutorial and instructions. In this lesson, you’ll learn basics of crochet, including how to hold the hook and yarn and how to weave in ends
This crochet rainbow braid bracelet is a fun, quick project. It doesn’t take a lot of yarn, so it’s great for using up scraps. And you could make it any colors you want. If you don’t want to have to worry about matching colors up at the end, then you could always just choose a
This project has been a labor of love for the past few months, going through several iterations and trials. I’ve taken apart more failed attempts than I care to admit, but I’m really pleased to share this pattern with you! You may know that April is Autism Awareness Month. I wanted to do something for
Spring is on its way, and I’m getting in the mood with this cute new baby shirt pattern. It features jasmine stitch detailing on the bottom hem, a lower back, and straps with three buttonholes for a customized fit (not to mention ease of dressing your baby!) It comes in three sizes – 3 month,