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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #32
Lots of fun links in last months' link up! The most clicked was this absolutely adorable little ant - Amiese by Häkelfieber. So cute! Now it's your turn! Come show us what you've made!
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Free Pattern – Reinventing the Wheel
Linked double crochet stitches give this pattern a dense, but still flexible texture. It works well as either a trivet or a washcloth. With only 7 rounds, it works up really quickly too!
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Startitis strikes again!
I have a serious case of startitis again. This is a chronic, recurring condition and there doesn't seem to be any cure. Symptoms include an inescapable urge to queue all the things on Ravelry, a constant need to start a new project, and the complete inability to finish anything. Been there?
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Breaking Grape Kool-Aid
This past weekend, I tried my hand at some Kool-Aid®* dyeing. I have been watching YouTube videos about dyeing for a while, and stumbled across one I really liked from ChemKnits. Actually all her tutorials are really fun and after watching a bunch, I now want to try ALL the things! But I had to start somewhere and this was it:
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Tropical Stripes Market Bag Crochet Pattern
Whether you're visiting a farmers market or spending the day at the beach, take the Tropical Stripes market bag with you! This market bag crochet pattern works up quickly with a lovely, all-over texture. Jacob's ladders add a decorative touch while also reinforcing the corners to minimize stretching.
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Knitted Kitchen #24 – Floral Lace
The Floral Lace washcloth is pattern #24 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you haven't tried lace yet, this design is an easy introduction. The pattern includes written and charted instructions, plus a video tutorial.
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How to Crochet into the Back Bump of a Chain
There are several different ways to crochet into a chain, and all produce different results. My favorite for creating a nice, finished looking bottom edge is to crochet into the back bump.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #31
The most clicked link in the May Scrappy Stitchers Link Party was this collection of finished projects by calennaj. The picture she shared was of a glittery poncho, but there are some other really adorable projects on this page as well!
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Tutorial – Front & back post single crochet (fpsc, bpsc)
When you see front post and back post stitches, you almost always see them done in double crochet. The reality is, you can do them in any stitch! Working around the post turns the stitches at a 90 degree angle from the previous row. So front and back post single crochet (fpsc and bpsc) stitches are useful as textural elements,…
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Free Pattern – Rainbow Cake
Fluffy, textured layers of vivid colors are separated by thin bands of white. This delicious blanket is as irresistible as the rainbow layer cakes that it looks like. The stitch pattern is easy and works up quickly, and best of all, it's completely calorie free - so go ahead, dig in! It’s made in Red Heart Baby Hugs yarn, which…
