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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 – 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.
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Tutorial – Adding Hair to an Amigurumi Doll
Adding hair is often one of the last steps of an amigurumi project. For me, this is when the doll really takes on a personality of its own. Just like styling human hair, doll hair can be a great way to express your creativity. In this tutorial, I'm using a crocheted doll and adding long hair with a center part and side ponytails. The same techniques can be used for a wide variety of hairstyles, and for knit amigurumi projects too.
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Tutorial – Needle Sculpting an Amigurumi Doll Face
In amigurumi, needle sculpting is a way to add contours to an otherwise smooth surface. Carefully placed stitches are pulled tightly to draw the fabric in and make it pucker. This is a particularly useful technique for sculpting facial contours. This tutorial will show you a few basic steps to create eye sockets and a nose.
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Deluxe Bonbon Love Project Kits – Review & Giveaway
Global Backyard Industries has new, t-shirt / jersey yarn kits available! As if that wasn't exciting enough, this time I got to be a part of it. I designed the Boho Fringed Trivet pattern for one of the kits. Read all about it and Enter to win an enamel pin! (Giveaway ends 5/30/18). This review is sponsored by Global Backyard Industries, but the opinions are my own.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #41
Amigurumi was popular in last month's Scrappy Stitchers Link Party. Check out the most clicked link - this adorable Tortoise from Ginx Craft! Will your project be most clicked this month? Link up and find out!
