If you have ever changed colors in a crochet project, you likely have seen this advice: crochet all of your stitch except the last yarn over and pull though, and instead, do that last pull through with the new color. Then, continue on like normal. Now, it's good advice...in most cases. But when working in… Continue reading The Art of Changing Colors in Turned Rounds (When Crochet on the “Wrong Side”)
All About the Double Crochet Stitch The double crochet (abbreviated as "dc") is one of the foundational crochet stitches that basically all crocheters learn at some point. It is one of four basic crochet stitches, alongside the single crochet, half double crochet, and treble or triple crochet stitches. It's important to learn these simple stitches… Continue reading How to Make the Double Crochet (dc) Stitch: Step-by-Step Stitch Tutorial
Summer is definitely one of my favorite seasons. I love the laid back feel of the season and the fact that every week I can go to the farmer's market and get freshly picked produce that supports my local farmers. Even better? Picking up that produce in a cute market bag I made myself (not… Continue reading Rustic Summer Market Bag: A FREE Crochet Market Bag Pattern
All About the Thermal Stitch The thermal stitch (abbreviated as "thst") is essentially a single crochet stitch, but with a slightly different stitch placement. So, if you can make a single crochet, then I can show you how to make the thermal stitch! Now, because of this different stitch placement, the thermal stitch makes a… Continue reading How to Crochet the Thermal Stitch (thst)
Are you a crochet girlie who is also an iced coffee addict (I'm right there with you, so no judgment here)? Then you are going to want to check out this crochet iced cup cozy pattern. Iced cup cozies are great for keeping your hands warm and your drink cool, plus, they absorb the condensation… Continue reading A Free Crochet Iced Cup Cozy Pattern: Rustic Summer Iced Cup Cozy
Increase and decrease stitches can seem a little intimidating when you are first learning how to crochet, but they really don't need to be. If you can make a half double crochet stitch (abbreviated "hdc"), then you can make a half double crochet increase or decrease. So when might you use one of these stitches?… Continue reading How to Increase & Decrease in Half Double Crochet: A Step by Step Stitch Tutorial (with Video!)
All About the Single Crochet Stitch The single crochet stitch (abbreviated as "sc") is often one of the very first stitches beginner crocheters learn. It is known as one of the four basic crochet stitches, alongside the half double crochet, double crochet, and treble or triple crochet that beginners should master before moving on to… Continue reading Single Crochet (sc) Tutorial + How to Increase and Decrease
If you are looking for a beginner-friendly headband pattern with a fun texture to keep your ears warm this winter, look no further than the Made with Love Headband. Made in a continuous spiral with a 2-stitch, 1-row repeat and finished with a cute cinch, this ear warmer pattern is easy to make and available… Continue reading FREE Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern: Made with Love Headband
The Made with Love Beanie pattern was designed for this year’s Crochet Cancer Challenge. It is a top-down hat pattern with enough texture to make it interesting, perfect for making and donating to your favorite cancer survivor or organization. Made using just half double crochet and herringbone half double crochet stitches, the pattern is fairly… Continue reading Made with Love Beanie: FREE Crochet Pattern
The Coastline Throw Blanket is the perfect crochet blanket pattern for the upcoming cold months. Made in an aran weight yarn, this blanket not only works up faster than your typical worsted weight blanket, it also provides a great weight and makes it feel like you are wrapped up in a cozy hug. With an… Continue reading Coastline Throw Blanket: FREE Crochet Pattern
