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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #46
It's finally fall - the season when we start making all sorts of fluffy, warm things again! Our September link party had a lot of great transitional pieces to take us into the cooler weather. The most clicked was the Tons of Texture Slouch Beanie by Winding Road Crochet!
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Free Pattern – Stocking Ornament
Brighten up your holidays with this cute little stocking ornament. Hang it on your tree, tie it on a present, add it to a wreath or garland, or use it as a gift bag for a small gift. The pattern works up quickly and easily, which is good, because you'll want to make a bunch of them! You can use any…
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Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along – Week 6
It's week 6 of the Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along, and I can't believe it's the last week already! I hope everyone enjoyed crocheting along and learning (or practicing) the Intermeshing crochet technique.
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Almost Invisible Single Crochet Increase
A traditional crochet increase is done by simply working 2 stitches into the same stitch. Sometimes though, this can be too visible, or can open up that stitch too much. For those situations, this (almost) invisible increase may be a better option.
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Brittany Needles and Hooks – Review & Giveaway
I met Chris and Michri, the owners of Brittany, at a conference earlier this year. I was drooling over their crochet hooks and knitting needles, and they were nice enough to give me one of each to try out and review for you. They're also providing one lucky winner with either birch needles or a birch hook! See all the…
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Free Pattern – Ghostly Garland
Spooky, or cute? Whichever your Halloween decorating style, these little ghosts will fit right in! Make this Ghostly Garland in any size, with any weight of yarn. Decorate a staircase, mantle or wall with a long garland, or make just the ghosts to hang individually.
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Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along – Week 5
It's week 5 of the Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along. I'm actually posting this a day early, because I have a different post already scheduled for tomorrow. We're nearing the end of the blanket now, but there's still a little time to join in if you haven't started yet. If you're new to the Intermeshing crochet technique, this is a wonderful…
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Free Pattern – I’m Still Stranding – Harmony Blanket Square #37
I'm Still Stranding is pattern #37 in the 2018 Harmony Blanket Knit Along. The simple, fair isle leaf design fits any season, depending on the colors you use. A special technique of locking the floats down in every stitch creates a neat back without loopy strands.
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Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along – Week 4
Week 4 marks the halfway point in the Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along. Follow along as we make this colorful, textured blanket. There's still plenty of time to join in! If you're new to the Intermeshing crochet technique, this is a wonderful project to learn on.
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Design it, Promote it, Sell it – Author Interview with Marie Segares
Marie Segares is a talented knit and crochet designer, podcaster, and author. She also has a strong business background and has recently released a new book called Design it, Promote it, Sell it. It's all about the business of selling knit and crochet patterns, and is a must read for designers! It's also a good primer on internet and social…
