• Scrappy Stitchers Link Party 52 - June 2019

    Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #52

    It's time for another Scrappy Stitchers Link Party! The most clicked link in last month's link party was this Crunch Stitch Crochet Dishcloth from Caitlin's Contagious Creations. I love the slightly scrubby texture of this stitch!

  • 3 ways to weave in ends in crochet on Stitches n Scraps

    3 Ways to Weave in Ends in Crochet

    How do you secure your yarn ends when you are done crocheting? Knots can leave unsightly bumps, so weaving in your ends is usually the best option. I typically weave in ends using a bent tip needle, but there are other options as well!

  • Reversible cables headband - free knitting pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Reversible Cables Headband

    Get 2 looks from one headband! Wear it one way for 2 cables with a decorative edge. Turn it round the other way and you have 3 cables. Which side is your favorite? The reversible effect is created by working cables on both sides of the work, but the actual cables are simple and work up quickly. This headband can…

  • All About Gauge

    I know a lot of knitters and crocheters cringe at the words "gauge" and "swatching". But working up a gauge swatch before starting a project can be important, and it doesn't have to be difficult! Clover gave me a free swatch ruler and needle gauge tool to try and review for you. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to share…

  • Tulip the Bunny Rabbit - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Tulip the Bunny Rabbit

    Tulip the bunny rabbit has come for a visit, just in time for Easter! With a sweet smile and big floppy ears, this fuzzy bunny is sure to delight. Best of all, she works up quickly with relatively few seams.

  • Knitting Abbreviations

    Knitting patterns have their own vocabulary of stitches and abbreviations. The good news is, many of them are combinations of a few basic ones. Most patterns will include a list of the abbreviations that are used in that pattern, but some don't. If you ever get stuck, here is a list of commonly used knitting abbreviations. I may add to…