Author: Hanna Gough
Starburst Cardigan. Chunky crochet cardigan pattern.
This is a free crochet pattern for a chunky, multi-coloured cardigan. You can either use this free version with ads, or the pattern is also available here with no ads. The main feature of this crochet cardigan pattern is the bobble stitch. This is a fun stitch that will be a breeze to make as…
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Free crochet stitch guide for beginners.
Want to learn to crochet but you’re not sure what the stitches are? Or maybe you’re not sure what stitch you should start with as a beginner. In this post I’ve shared my crochet stitch guide for absolute beginners. My students swear by this pattern. I hope it’ll be handy for you, too! If you’d…
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How to stop your crochet from getting smaller.
Find out why your crochet seems to be shrinking with this helpful explanation of why shrinkage happens in the first place. You can usually fix this common crochet problem. Find out how here.
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How to block granny squares. Step by step crochet tutorial for beginners.
Have you made your granny squares, but you’re not sure how to block granny squares? In this post, I will show you how I block mine. You’ve seen them around: absolutely beautiful crochet blankets that lay flat effortlessly. If you’re using a natural fibre to crochet granny squares such as wool or cotton, you will…
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Free Beginner Granny Square Pattern For Beginners
Below you’ll find my free granny square crochet pattern just for beginners. If you’ve been wanting to make your own crochet squares for a while but don’t know where to start, this is a great place! I wrote this pattern to accompany a youtube tutorial which you can find below. If you’d prefer the written…
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Free crochet shower puff pattern.
Below is my free crochet shower puff pattern which is suitable for beginners as well as crocheters who are looking for a quick, satisfying stash-busting project! This pattern uses a small amount of cotton yarn and is lots of fun. I first came up with the idea of a crochet shower puff when I was…
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How to get started with crochet: A beginner’s guide.
Here’s some beginner crochet patterns and guides to help you get started with crochet. Where do you start when you want to learn to crochet but you’re a beginner? Here! Something that comes up often is the question “where do I start with crochet?” and that depends on you, the individual. Some beginners are as…
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What is a chain space in crochet? Here’s how to crochet between the stitches.
If you’ve wondered what a chain space is, look no further. Find out what the ch sp is in crochet patterns. This post will help you understand this technique better and apply it to your own crochet. This is a beginner crochet tutorial for people who are new to reading crochet patterns, or want to…
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How To Join Granny Squares
How to join your granny squares and turn that pile into something that screams “cottage core style” So you’ve mastered the granny square (amazing!) but now you have mountains of squares and don’t know what’s next. Here I will show you how to join your granny squares (or any other squares) using my two favourite…
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Knitting Needle Sizes: Old And New
If you’re fairly new to knitting, or you’ve been rummaging through a treasure trove of vintage knitting patterns recently, you may have noticed that the needle sizes don’t correspond with your new knitting needles. This is because the sizing has changed a lot since those patterns. Don’t worry though, here is a free knitting needle…
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