• Almost Invisible SC Increase - Stitches n Scraps

    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.

  • Ghostly Garland - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps.com

    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.

  • Jazzberry CAL week 5 - a free crochet along on Stitches n Scraps

    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 project to learn on.

  • Jazzberry CAL week 4 - a free crochet along on Stitches n Scraps

    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.

  • Design It, Promote it, Sell It - Author interview with Marie Segares on Stitches n Scraps

    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 media marketing in general, and a unique look inside the pattern design industry.

  • It's Fall Y'all Shawl

    It’s Fall Y’all Shawl Crochet Pattern

    It's fall, y'all! Wrap yourself in this fall shawl, with self-striping yarn in the colors of the season. Or opt for a solid color to highlight the lacy, cabled texture. Either way, the It's Fall Y'all Shawl will take you into autumn in style.

  • Scrappy Stitchers Link Party 45 - September 2018

    Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #45

    Happy Labor Day to those of you in the US! Are you working on any yarny projects this weekend? Show them off here when you're done. The most clicked link in the August Scrappy Stitchers Link Party was the Diamonds in the Rough Headband on Rich Textures Crochet. Congrats!

  • Jazzberry CAL week 1 - a free crochet along on Stitches n Scraps

    Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along – Week 1

    Welcome to the Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along! Follow along as we make this colorful, textured blanket. The first section of the Jazzberry Baby Blanket Pattern has been posted. If you're new to the Intermeshing crochet technique, this is a wonderful project to learn on.