Nearly 5 years after creating the Flower to Hexagon Granny pattern ~ my first pattern I shared with you ~ it is still my most popular! So I thought it was about time I made a video and a chart to go along with the pattern, as both have been requested several times through the years. I actually made a few videos. The first and second can be found here and are for the first 3 rounds that create the … Read more
This six petal flower can be it’s own finished item, such as a coaster, an applique, a pin, a hair clip, bunting, or so many other items. In addition it can be used within other patterns. This flower can be made with or without a second layer flower worked out of the top of the first round. There is a video to show the main flower, a second video to show the layered flower, a written pattern, and a chart for the main flower. Plus photos to help along the way. 🙂
Learn to make the 2 double crochet cluster, which is also sometimes just called a cluster stitch.
Learn to make a double crochet decrease, also called a double crochet two together (dc2tog) with this video, written instructions, and photos. There is also a chart and written pattern at the end to make a small swatch to practice your new skill. To learn to make a double crochet, see this post.
In the samples seen in this video and post, I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn.
Learn how to make a double crochet (dc), how to turn to start a new row, and how to make a double crochet into the previous row.
Learn how to make the half double crochet, how to turn to start a new row, and how to make a half double crochet into the previous row.
Weather you are learning to crochet or teaching someone to crochet, this single crochet video tutorial and written tutorial is for you.
Learn to join the top of a row of single crochet to the top of another row of single crochet. This technique is a great way to join your crochet without gaps.
This funky flower is reminiscent of the 70’s! It’s crocheted in the round, with a slip stitch outline.
Learn to make the single crochet, and how to place it in the front loop only or the back loop only. There are 2 videos, one with just the basic single crochet, and the second which shows turning your rows, and working in the front loop or back loop only. There are written instructions with photos, and a practice piece at the end so you can improve your skills. There are also a few patterns linked at the end to … Read more
