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Round up – Messy Bun and Ponytail Hats
If you’ve been on facebook at all this past week, you’ve probably seen some of these messy bun hats. The trend is everywhere, all of a sudden! In case it has you itching to make one, here are some great patterns to choose from. This post contains affiliate links (click for more info). If you click one of these links and then make a purchase, I may be compensated. You get the same great prices, and you will be helping to support this site! Free Messy Bun Crochet Patterns: Simplicity Bun Hat on Craft Coalition works up super quickly, with a pretty detail around the edge. Easy Peasy Messy…
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How a Pattern Happens – Making the Sample
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 4 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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Tutorial – Herringbone Half-Double Crochet (hhdc)
The herringbone half-double crochet stitch creates a lovely, reversible texture, with stitches leaning to the left on one row and the right on the next row. It sounds much more complicated than it is. It’s really just a slight variation on the half-double crochet. Herringbone Half-Double Crochet (hhdc) – Photo Tutorial: (scroll down for video tutorial) Half Double Crochet (hdc) Let’s first look, in detail, at how a normal half double crochet works. As you know, you start with a yarn over, then insert your hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. In the picture below, the purple loop is the one that was already on the…
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #25
Our most clicked link in November was this Fox Doll by Lalka Crochet. What a cutie she is! Congrats Lalka! Who's link will be most clicked in December? Remember, you don't need to have a pattern or a blog, you can link to a project page or image file too. I'm hoping to see a merry link-up full of wonderful holiday projects this month.
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How a Pattern Happens – Math
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 3 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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Free Pattern – Seed Stitch Bow
Use this Seed Stitch Bow to trim your tree, or when wrapping the presents underneath it. It's also a great addition to headbands and hats. The Red Heart Holiday yarn is soft and shimmery, and the seed stitch adds a bit of fun texture.
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How a Pattern Happens – Swatching
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 2 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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Free Pattern – Textured Tree Skirt
Wrap your holiday tree in the simple elegance of this textured tree skirt. It's made in Red Heart Holiday yarn, which is soft and puffy with a festive shimmer. Seed stitch gives it a subtle, all over texture, highlighted by lacy corner increases. The ribbon-like border adds a splash of color, finished with a decorative fan and picot edge.
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How a Pattern Happens – Getting Started
Have you ever wondered what goes into designing a crochet pattern? It's different for everyone, but I thought it would be fun to share my process with all of you. This is part 1 of a series of behind-the-scenes posts, where you can join me as I work through a new design.
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Crochet Frog Closures – Little Frogs
These little crochet frog closures are fast and fun to make, and can be added to almost anything! Put them on cardigans, bags, boot cuffs, even tree skirts - anywhere you need a decorative closure. They're a great way to use up scrap yarn too.
