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Christmas in July – Week 1 Round-Up
Week 1 of the Christmas in July CAL was a blast! This week's theme was Gifts for Babies, Kids & Teens. Are you planning to make any of the projects? Keep reading for more project ideas too!
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Christmas in July Crochet-Along
It's the middle of summer, and (at least here in the midwest), the middle of a heat wave. This, of course, means it's time for a Christmas in July Crochet-Along!
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Free Pattern – Stars and Stripes Washcloth
Celebrate this summer with the Stars & Stripes Washcloth! This design works well for team or school colors too. The star stitch pattern is fast and fun to make, and gives the washcloth its fabulous, scrubby texture. A photo and video tutorial for the crochet star stitch is also available.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #43
Summer is in full swing and there were lots of fun, summery projects in our June Scrappy Stitchers Link Party. The most clicked link was the Henrietta Crocheted Rug from Eye love Knots. This is her beautiful version of the Henrietta Square pattern by Atelier Marie Lucienne.
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Tutorial – Crochet Star Stitch
Add a bit of sparkle to your crochet with star stitch! The big, bold stitch looks great in stripes, and is much easier to make than it looks. Each crochet star stitch is basically a cluster stitch, building off of the previous star stitch. Learn how in this tutorial.
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Free Pattern – Knit Me Baby, One More Line – Harmony Blanket Square #24
Knit Me Baby, One More Line is pattern #24 in the 2018 Harmony Blanket Knit Along. Normally, color changes in garter stitch need to be worked on the right side of the fabric in order to get a clean line. With this square, a simple shift in the garter stitch pattern allows the stripes to be worked neatly out from…
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Free Pattern – Loopy Flower Square
Brighten up your day with this fun, Loopy Flower Square. Use it as a blanket square, trivet, or just for decoration. Twisted loops give the center flower a 3-dimensional pop, and add a textural border element as well. In addition to the written pattern, there is a full video tutorial that takes you step by step through the entire square!
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If You Try to Find a Hook
If you try to find a hook, you'll stumble across that WIP that needs blocking, so you'll stop to block it. You'll run out of pins, and take them out of the larger project that's done blocking...
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #42
Our May Scrappy Stitchers Link Party was very active, with more clicks than usual. The link that got the most clicks was this Bean Stitch Beanie by Meladora's Creations - congrats! It's such a fun texture, and I love the detail on the brim.
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Free Pattern – Serrana the Mermaid
Meet my new friend Serrana! This sweet, 19-inch doll is sure to delight mermaid fans and amigurumi enthusiasts alike. She's a little bit sassy, completely adorable, and a whole lot of fun to make.
