Double Crochet Hack - mamacheemamachee. This is a way to clean up the edges of our double crochet squares (or rectangles).
I was familiar with two ways to turn my work when working double crochet rows. You either count your beginning ch as a stitch or you don’t. Here is a picture of my edge when NOT counting my beginning ch as a stitch: The edge is bumpy and blah. Here is a pic of when I count my turning ch as a stitch: You get those pesky little spaces, and who of us likes to work a stitch into their beginning chains? And here is a pic of the way that I’ve been doing it for the last couple years. And here it is..it’s a simple trick but I think it works great! Clean Edge Double Crochet You will not count your turning chains as a stitch for this pattern.
This just means that you will always work your first st of your rows into the first st of the previous row and you will not work a stitch into the turning chain at the end of your rows. Special Stitch: Ch any number of dc’s +2 Repeat Row 2 until you like what you have. Double Crochet Hack - mamacheemamachee. Jessica Kenenske: Very Simple Crochet Blanket. Easy Crochet Infinity Scarf – Free Pattern. Hi friends!
Have you ever wanted to make knitted socks but were a little scared of the process? Well, then I have some really interesting stuff for you today. Imagine there is a way how to knit socks using straight needles only and all you have to be able to do is to just knit and purl. Doesn’t it sound great? It definitely did sound gorgeous to me once our teacher taught us how to make these when I was about 12 years old. Quick Striped V-Stitch Cowl (Free Crochet Pattern!) I hope everyone had a great Christmas yesterday!
(Which is actually today, as I write this and am scheduling it to go up on the 26th, because blogging on Christmas day totally makes sense to me and is not at all a waste of family holiday time.) This will come as a big shock to exactly zero people, but I have a rather large yarn stash. And while I love my sweet precious stash, I think it’s time I start finding ways to use it up instead of always going shopping for new yarn every time I have a new project to crochet (I think this could make a good 2014 goal for me, actually—using up my yarn/fabric stash instead of letting it continue along its current course of slowly but steadily swallowing my house whole).
So when I got the urge to make myself a new winter cowl recently, my goal was to come up with a pattern that would utilize what I already have instead of giving me yet another excuse to go yarn shopping. And if you need to go yarn shopping to make this? Bee and Buzz: Easy Peasy Granny Crochet Cowl Pattern. Here's a little treat for you, a free pattern, designed by my own fair little hands for my 'Easy Peasy Cheery Granny Crochet Cowl'.
I am so fed up with the dull, damp and dark days were are having this winter, I wanted to lash out and wear something colourful around my neck when I am wearing my black winter coat. So here it is: By Bee & Buzz copyright 2013 Skill Level. Leelee Knits » Blog Archive Free Knit Cowl Pattern - Checkerboard Stitch - Leelee Knits. I’m sorry its been a while since I’ve posted a new pattern.
As you may know I run a small photography business and October is insanely busy! Not that I’m complaining, its awesome to have work. Free #Crochet Pattern: The Blackberry Salad Striped Afghan! The Blackberry Salad Striped Baby Blanket pattern was originally written up for a baby sized blanket, but of course, it can work for everything from a dishcloth to a king sized bedspread!
This past week I worked up one in a size that’s great for a throw, wrap, or lap-ghan. Or maybe an accent/decorator blanket. Whatever you call it, it all worked out. Blackberry Salad Striped AfghanAdd this pattern to your Ravelry Queue Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn, 8 skeins (2840 yards)I /9 – 5.50 mm HookFinished size: 50″ x 46″ (scroll to the bottom of this pattern for additional sizing info)Blackberry Stitch Pattern Chart (hand drawn)Video Tutorial: How to make the Bobble Stitch, or dc5togNeed a visual rather than written instructions?
Starting chain: 167 Row 1: (RS) Dc in 4th ch from hook. Beachcomber Baby Blanket - KnitCulture.com KnitCulture.com. Right now I need two hands to count all the new babies on my knitting list.
(Which means I’m also counting back nine months and thinking ‘yikes! I was at that New Year’s party too!’) Our crochet teacher Julie Kadoi came up with this soft, squishy and totally addictive free crochet pattern, the “Beachcomber Baby Blanket”. This cuddly blanket uses a classic shell motif and five fun colors of Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton.
Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton is by far our favorite cotton yarn, and because we stock EVERY colorway of Worsted Cotton we had a lot of fun putting together fun and unusual baby blanket palettes. With crochet blankets you don’t need to worry about size, and they work up quickly which means you actually have a fighting chance of getting them done before the baby outgrows all your handiwork. (Julie’s color picks shown above: Dandelion, Bone, Caribbean, Ash and Flamingo) Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern. So if you haven’t already noticed from the granny squares and t-shirt yarn rug, I’ve been on a bit of a crochet kick lately.
It’s been one of my favorite crafty things for years, but my efforts come in waves, especially over the last few years. School and work lead to large chunks of time where I have almost no free time. It’s a bummer for sure! One thing I’ve been dying to crochet are some new kitchen towels. I’m trying to green up my life, both for saving money purposes and saving the environment purposes, but one thing I’m horrible with is using too many paper towels.
These guys use a modified linen stitch, which leads to a really thick, beautiful weave that should hold up very well with regular kitchen use. Free Crochet Pattern...Hearthside Cowl! Free Crochet Pattern...Hearthside Cowl!
The Hearthside Cowl is a deliciously cozy cowl with an easy and pretty chevron stripe sequence. The cowl is crocheted flat, then seamed making it even easier. Boot cuffs - Toppers Free pattern - Crafty Tuts. Fall is almost here, and the cool weather is coming with it.
Fall is my favorite season, as is not hot, but not too cold yet, and also I get to use all the goodies that I knit and crochet. Like scarves, gloves and warmers!! Looking forward to some cool weather, I made these little toppers for my sister. She’s my perfect excuse to knit and crochet all these little cute items. She likes to wear them, and I like to make them! Materials Crochet hook JSome weight worsted yarn. (4 : Medium) Stitches Used Boot cuffs – Toppers Free pattern Ch 11 Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook. Working on the round. Bow (optional) Ch 10.
As you can see, they go perfectly with any size of boots, either short or tall cut. Penelope Rae: Knit Boot Cuffs- Free Knitting Pattern! Materials: No 8-5.00mm knitting needles Medium weight yarn (Pictured: Patons Classic Wool, Grey Marl- 210 yds) Yarn needle. FitzBirch Crafts: Boot Toppers. It's a very long drive across Australia's Nullabor and as we are always in a hurry to get to Victoria and then in even more of a hurry to get back, it becomes an exceptionally long time to be sitting in the car.
We don't stop off and sight see so it means a lot of knitting time. And I mean A LOT. I usually knit socks - something quick and easily portable that can be put away quickly at refuelling stops as I dash out to pay for fuel and seek chocolate, but I was already knitting a sock and wanted something else.My daughter had mentioned that she would like a pair of boot toppers and I had every intention of making her some whilst we were on holiday. But you know what it's like with knitting - there's always other projects on the go. Now, however, the Nullabor stretched out for 1000's of kilometers before us for the drive home so I took up a ball of beautiful Bergere de France yarn in Sport, a set of 4.00mm needles and set to work coming up with a pattern.
Materials. Blocking it Out. Today's topic: BLOCKINGI'm not talking about blocking those telemarketers repeat phone calls, or building wooden towers with your little ones. I'm talking about the kind done to make your crochet work look fabulous! I mean, seriously professional vs. lumpy and amateurish. Mind the Gap: Avoiding the Turning Chain Hole. Mind the Gap: Avoiding the Turning Chain Hole Do you dislike the pesky little gaps left by the ch 3 turn when working rows of double crochet?
See how obnoxious? Part of the problem is that a ch 3 just does not have enough width and substance to look like its neighboring dc. Secondly, it is supposed to replace a dc, so you skip that stitch right after the ch 3 which only exacerbates the problem. Hence, ugly hole. This option is a bit difficult to master at first. Then yarn over and draw your loop behind the first loop shown here. Now yarn over and draw through both loops on your hook. It looks pretty good. A Town Girl's Life: Crocheted Boot Cuffs { Updated }
The last post I did for the crocheted boot cuffs had a lot of questions and problems with the pattern. How to Crochet in the Round. Secrets to Being a Better Crocheter: 17 Crochet Tips and Tricks. Amanda's Happy Hearth: Avoiding Stiff Crochet. Working in front loop only. Many folks feel that crocheting produces a very stiff fabric, which can be uncomfortable to wear and gives a less-than-desirable drape. If you’re in this camp, then read on! I discovered that working in only the front loop or the back loop of the base stitch increases the flexibility and drape of a finished item. My grandmother used this approach, but she never explained it to me--I just noticed that we were doing the same thing. Also it helps to use a hook that is larger than the yarn label recommends, for making a flexible crocheted fabric.
Of course, the first row usually has a length of chains as the base, so there’s no front or back loop. Working in back loop only. Niftynnifer's Crochet & Crafts: Free Crochet Pattern ~Half Double Crochet Beanie. Here is my pattern for hdc beanies..Sizes Newborn to Adults with measurements! Enjoy For a better understanding of my crochet patterns please see My special crochet abbreviations.I used:4 ply Worsted Weight Yarns. 4.5 MM hook or Hook Needed to obtain gauge.Round Markers.Gauge:Approximately 5 rows = 2 inches.Approximately 5 Hdc = 2 inches.Advice:Work the hat 'base' in a continuous round.Mark new rounds.Save time, measure your gauge.Read Before Proceed.Measure the head you are making your hat for.Size may vary by each individuals crochet tension or yarn types!
Be creative and add your own special touch! Free Pattern: Easy Boy Beanie. Hello and Good morning! Free Basic Beanie Crochet Pattern All Sizes. With spring just around the corner I would like to share this pattern of a basic crochet beanie with you. I designed it in seven sizes from preemie to adult. Yarn used: Caron Simply Soft Acrylic yarn.
Any worsted weight yarn would work.Hook used: 5 mm (H) Abbreviations: YO – yarn over To work Cluster Stitch – YO, insert hook in next ST, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Size Preemie: Use hook H Round 1: CH 4 (or Magic Loop+CH3), Cl ST 10 times in 4th CH from hook (or in magic loop). Crochet Bow Tie Pattern. Domestic Bliss Squared: Girly leg warmers free crochet pattern, and a matching doll leg warmer pattern too! Hi everyone! Do you remember yesterday when I showed you all the Christmas gifts we made this year, and the matching girl and doll leg warmers I made my daughter and her new doll?
Domestic Bliss Squared: Girly leg warmers free crochet pattern, and a matching doll leg warmer pattern too! Granny Stripe Legwarmers. 5 Little Monsters: Textured Toddler Beanie: Free Crochet Pattern. Along with the Red Heart Boutique Swanky yarn that I used in my last post I also received a ball of another new Red Heart yarn, Heads Up. I got the bright coral color which was really fun and bright. Corn on the Monkey: FREE PATTERN crochet striped slouchy beanie. Chevron Crochet Tutorial - Rescued Paw Designs.
Leelee Knits » Blog Archive Manly Cowl Crochet Pattern - Leelee Knits. Pumpkin Tweed Blanket - Free Crochet Pattern - Rescued Paw Designs. Free Crochet Doily Pattern - Rescued Paw Designs. Best Crochet Dishcloth Pattern Ever! - Rescued Paw Designs. Gamer Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern - Rescued Paw Designs. The Fiona Crochet Beanie - Free Pattern - Rescued Paw Designs. The Cara Cowl - Crochet Pattern - Rescued Paw Designs. Free pattern: The hadley slouch. 12 days of DIY crochet gifts to make: Day 5- trendy slouchy hat. 12 days of DIY crochet gift giving 2014: Day 3. Gentle Ridges: Quick and easy crochet dishcloth pattern - Columbus crafts.
Free pattern: Winter chunky slouch hat. Grey Scale Blanket. Neat Ripple Pattern. Crochet Textured Throw Crochet Pattern. Girls Crochet Snood (Cowl, Tube Scarf) by thredHED - Craftsy. Crochet in Color: Accidental Cowl. Free Tunisian Stitch Pattern from The New Tunisian Crochet by Dora Ohrenstein. Tunisian Knit Stitch - moogly. Easy Native Stripes Knit Blanket / Throw. Free Knitting Patterns. Herringbone Afghan to Crochet pattern by Bernat Design Studio. The Stylish Square pattern by Susan Hanlon. Vintage Wobble Afghan. Modern Grace Design: Chunky Ribbed Crochet Blanket. Issue322. Granny Square CAL (week one) Granny's Treasure Throw. Fall Zig Zag Afghan Pattern. Simply Natural Granny Square. Forest Ripple Crochet Throw. Cabin in the Woods Crochet Afghan. How to Crochet Placemats.