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Free crochet cardigan pattern: Beyond
Crochet the Beyond cardigan, a quick and easy garment constructed with half double crochet. Free crochet pattern.
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The Disturbia mini Crochet Shawl
The Disturbia yarn and the disturbia shawl patterns were a hit during the Knit365 collaboration of 2023.
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There’s more to crochet than granny squares but it’s a good place to start
It’s a common misconception that crafters make to think that crochet is only about granny squares and anything that vaguely resembles a granny square. That’s not true. There is so much more to crochet than granny squares but it is a good place to start and I will tell you why in this post. What…
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Totes Crochet Bag. Free Granny Square Tote Bag Pattern.
If you love granny squares and functional crochet, here is a pattern for a simple crochet bag that uses joined up granny squares. This is a free pattern for a crochet tote bag. Can a beginner make this crochet bag? Here’s a quick skill check: You should be able to: Totes crochet bag The Totes…
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How to crochet a circle. Crochet circle pattern for beginners. Crochet a flat circle that doesn’t curl or frill.
This is a free pattern for a crochet circle. How to crochet a flat circle Creating your first crochet circle is really tough, especially when you don’t know how to make it bigger or how to make it lie flat. With this pattern I can explain how to: Materials required: Terms are written in US…
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Where to put your hook in crochet. How to crochet for complete beginners.
Have you started reading crochet patterns but you’re not sure where to put your crochet hook? Here I’ll show you where to put your hook in crochet. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Stitch…
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Gauge and tension in knitting and crochet. Gauge explained.
Gauge, also known as ‘tension’ is the measurement of stitches to rows or rounds. Gauge is important and here’s why you need to check it. This is important for several reasons but checking gauge can: It’s not just a hoop to jump through. If you are making a garment and have gone to all the…
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Yarn weight and why it matters
How to measure your yarn’s thickness and match it with the required tension. In this blog post I’m talking all things yarn weight and why it matters. Knitting or crocheting with whatever yarn you have to hand may be an option for you if you just want to make something without a pattern but that…
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Single Crochet Rib Tutorial
Learn to crochet the knit-like rib stitch.
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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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