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Free Pattern – Jazzberry Baby Blanket
Jazz up baby's room with the fun and squishy Jazzberry Baby Blanket! Intermeshing crochet, using 2 strands at once, creates a plush feel and eye catching, zig-zag texture. The colors shift through a spectrum of pinks and purples, and each time a color changes, the zig-zag pattern changes direction as well.
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Storage Boxes from Global Backyard Industries – Review & Giveaway
Earlier this year, Global Backyard Industries had given me some of their adjustable storage boxes to try out and review. I decided to use them as "grab and go" crafting kits, and took them with me on all my travels this summer. See how they worked and enter to win a set in this sponsored review and giveaway!
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Tutorial – Intermeshing Crochet Basics
Intermeshing crochet is a technique of working 2 layers of crocheted mesh together. It creates a thick, squishy fabric with fun, geometric designs. Learn the basics in this tutorial.
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Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along
Learn intermeshing crochet in the Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along! If you've never done Intermeshing crochet, this is a wonderful project to learn on. Join in the fun on the Stitches n Scraps Facebook group.
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Random Things Heard at the 2018 CGOA Chain Link Conference
Out of context and out of order - Here are some completely random things heard at the 2018 CGOA Chain Link Conference.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #44
The July Scrappy Stitchers Link Party had a great variety of projects. The most clicked was the Summer Season Crochet Flowers Pin by Lilia Craft Party. It's a bundle of flower designs with different options for using them. I think I like the bouquet best.
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Giveaway – Annie’s Fast, Easy, Fun Crochet
One of my patterns is on the cover of a magazine! The Granny's Gingham lapghan on the cover of Annie's special issue, Fast Easy Fun Crochet, is my design. The magazine is loaded with other great designs too - enter to win a copy.
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Christmas in July – Wrap-up Round-up
The Christmas in July CAL officially ends on 7/31/18. I can't believe how fast this month has gone by! If you've been crocheting along with us, be sure to get your project photos entered for the giveaway before the deadline. Find all the details and the entry form in the main Christmas in July Crochet Along post.
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Christmas in July – Week 4 Round-Up
This was the last week of Christmas in July CAL patterns, but you still have until the 31st to finish your projects and enter the giveaway! The theme for week 4 was Gifts for Men. Keep reading for some more great pattern ideas.
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Free Pattern – A Simple Twist Beaded Necklace and Bracelet
Add a bit of sparkle to any outfit with A Simple Twist Beaded Necklace and Bracelet set. Long chains of beads twist together to form a beaded rope. The simple design is fast and easy to make, and can be adjusted to any size. Make them in all your favorite colors!
