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Tutorial – Herringbone Double Crochet (HBdc)
The herringbone double crochet stitch creates a zig-zag texture, with stitches leaning in alternate directions on each row. If you've already learned the herringbone half double crochet stitch, this is almost the same thing but with one extra step in the middle.
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Free Pattern – Streeterville Cowl
Stay warm and cozy without a lot of bulk! The Streeterville cowl works up quickly, and the linen stitch pattern creates a light and drapey fabric. I designed this for the yarn from one of my early attempts at spinning. The stitch pattern really allows the texture of uneven or thick-and-thin yarns to shine, so it's great for novice spinners! It softens color transitions too, so works well with self-striping yarns.
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One Hour Cowls for Seniors
Around this time of year, many crafters are work on charity projects, and are usually eager to share the details. That's why, for it's current CAL project, the CGOA (Crochet Guild of America) is doing a Crochet for Charity Crochet-Along. Participants can share their progress on their current charity projects with the group. This way, we can all encourage each other to meet our goals, and anyone who is looking for a project to work on can see lots of ideas! If you haven't heard of this yet, you can find the details on the CGOA CALs group on Facebook.
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Tutorial – Knitting with Beads, Using a Crochet Hook
Beads are a fun and easy way to dress up a knitting project. This method of knitting with beads lets you add them as you go, so there's no need to plan ahead. It's also useful when working with delicate yarns, or yarns that felt easily.
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Free Pattern – Super Stretchy Leg Warmers
Stay toasty all day with these cozy leg warmers that combine retro fun with a bit of modern style! The ribbed fabric is dense and warm, and the vertical stripes in neutral colors are an attractive accent to a variety of different outfits. They are worked sideways, so only one color is used at a time. As the name suggests, these are also super stretchy and fit a wide range of sizes, which makes them perfect for gifting!
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Tutorial – Slip Stitch Ribbing (sl st in blo)
Ribbing is a real workhorse, adding that perfect bit of stretch to collars, cuffs, waistbands, hats, and so much more. There are a ton of uses for ribbing, and there are lots of different techniques to create it as well! This particular technique of slip stitch ribbing produces an extremely stretchy fabric that mimics knitted ribbing.
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Free Pattern – Bridgeport Scarf
Make the classic, striking, and uncomplicated Bridgeport Scarf in all your favorite colors! Keep it neutral for a business casual look, go bold with brights, or show your support for your favorite team. Lighter weight yarn makes it perfect for autumn weather, while a simple hdc variation ads subtle texture and fabulous drape.
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Puerto Rico Relief Project
The people of Puerto Rico need help in the wake of Hurricane Maria, and my friends and I wanted to do what we could. Lorene from Cre8tion Crochet came up with a great idea and asked me to help, and that's how the Puerto Rico Relief Project was born! Many popular designers have donated patterns for this set of e-books, which are available on Ravelry. The profits from the sale of these e-books will be donated to a charity in support of Puerto Rico.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #34
We skipped the September link party, but we're back again for October! Going back to the previous month, the most clicked link was this stunning red dress called "Little Lady in Red" by Con hilos, lanas y botones. Wow! isn't it so cute?
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Tutorial – Making “Hair” for a Foam Head
Do you use a foam head to display or photograph hats or other items? These often show so much better with hair, but wigs (even halloween ones) can be pricy. Here's an alternative you can do relatively quickly, and you probably already have some yarn in your stash that would work!
