I love the Spider Stitch! I have been using it for years, but I only just learned the name. It creates a fabric that drapes nicely, without being open or lacey. Would you like to learn? I have made a video to teach you this simple stitch pattern, and I have also written out instructions for you, and made a chart and pattern for a little practice square. Enjoy!
To read about the Jake’s Blankie CAL (Crochet ALong) and to find the links to each week’s post, click here. The intro post will also give you all the yarn info for the blanket, and other links that may help.
This week we are making rounds 9 & 10 of the border.
Border Round 9:
Felted Floral Pincushion
Free Crochet Pattern
Intermediate Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
In an attempt to stop leaving yarn needles in the arm of the couch, I decide to make some pincushions. This floral pincushion is crocheted with a feltable yarn, and then felted so it can be stuffed tight without the stuffing poking out.
There is something so appealing to me about asymmetry. When used right, it can create a stunning and unique look. Here is a collection of wonderfully asymmetrical patterns.
Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something that each designer has to say about them.
It’s been a few months now that I have been posting with the current schedule, and I have decided it needs some tweaking. I am trying to find a way to make this blog something wonderful for you, without making myself too crazy in the process. So, here is what the current tweak is, let’s see if this one works better! Mondays: CAL/KAL ~ more on this in a bit. Tuesday: Switch off between a Stitchopedia post one week, and … Read more
To read about the Jake’s Blankie CAL (Crochet ALong) and to find the links to each week’s post, click here. The intro post will also give you all the yarn info for the blanket, and other links that may help.
Rounds 7 & 8 of the border, just 2 weeks left after this!!
Well hello there!! I know I have been all business~ie lately. I was going to wait to put up any non~business~type posts until next month, but a few of you seemed to miss the what~I’m~up~to~type posts, so I thought I would share a bit of a winter wrap up with you. Besides, I seem to have an overflow of pictures that I want to share.
My goal for National Crochet Month is still to be all caught up with the back~updates to the blog that have been piling up since I changed things a while back. I only have 10 days left!!! I also have a bit of a change to the posting schedule, which I will share with you soon, most likely on Tuesday. There are still some really fun things to on the horizon!!
Speaking of fun things, don’t forget about the coupon code for Frabjous Fibers yarn!! They made the code just for my awesome readers, and it is only good this month, so take a look here for the details. If you are making the Juliette Shawl or Skylark in Wonderland, don’t miss this chance to get the yarn those patterns were designer with at a discount!
Anyway, would you like to see a bit of what our winter has been like?
Last month we kept hearing crashing outside, and we had to investigate.
This off kilter wrap is simple to make and uses just one skein of yarn! You can add more yarn, but one skein makes a great size for a spring mini wrap/scarf
Now that I am finally able to go out without wearing a winter hat, I love being able to wear pretties in my hair!! So, in honor of the warmer weather, here is a collection of patterns for crochet hair accessories!
Here are the names and links of each pattern, along with a little something that each designer has to say about them.
Foundation crochet stitches are a great alternative to starting your work with chains and then working into those chains. Foundation crochet stitches create the chain and the first row all at once. This makes a long starting row much easier, and it also is a stretchier alternative. This tutorial will explain how to make the foundation single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet, all with written instructions, photos, and videos. Members of Showstopper Creations will find the ad-free version … Read more
