• the start of a shirt - stitchesnscraps.com

    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?

  • Tropical Stripes Market Bag

    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.

  • finished projects by calenaj - most clicked in Scrappy Stitchers Link party #30!

    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!

  • front post single crochet - StitchesNScraps.com

    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, or to change the direction of your work.

  • Rainbow Cake Blanket - a free pattern on StitchesNScraps.com

    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 has been tested to be free from harmful levels of over 300 substances, so smooshing your face in it is perfectly acceptable too.

  • Sargassum - a free crochet pattern on StitchesNScraps.com

    Free Pattern – Sargassum

    Capture the feeling of delicate, lacy strands of seaweed, white sand beaches littered with shells, and the sparkle of sunshine on the clear, blue ocean. Sargassum is the name of a seaweed that washes ashore on the gulf beaches of Florida, where I recently went for a vacation. The days were full of warm sunshine, but there was still enough of a chill in the early mornings and late evenings to make this shawl a welcome accessory. The striping pattern gently shifts from more green to more blue, without repeating, while optional beads add a nice weight, and occasional sparkle as they catch the sunlight.

  • Princessa - by Lilia Craft Party Designs

    Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #29

    We had some really pretty projects in the March Scrappy Stitchers Link Party. Congrats to LiliaCraftParty for the most clicked link, her Princessa Baby Blanket! Now it's your turn to share your pictures. Remember, any fiber related project you've made is fine - it does not have to be your own design and you don't have to have a blog. You can link up your Ravelry project pages or Instagram photos too. While you're here, help support each other by clicking on a few of the other entries.

  • Free Pattern – Beach Ball Square

    Jump into summery fun with this Beach Ball Square! Vibrant colors and a raised edge make the beach ball really pop on a neutral, sandy background. Finished off with a fast and colorful border, this square is sure to add a little sunshine to your project. This pattern was designed for the Moogly 2017 afghan CAL.