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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #21
Have you started your holiday crafting yet? We saw a few holiday items in the July link up…I wonder if we’ll see more this month! Congrats to My Places for the most clicked link in July – this beautiful mandala called Milis Sommarblommor. She has a matching curtain too! Be sure to link up your projects this month, so you can be featured next month. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a pattern – just a picture of something you made. Now it’s your turn 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…
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Caterpillar Crochet Scrubby Set
Quick and easy mini scrubbies combine to form this cute crochet caterpillar scrubby set, perfect for gifting! Each scrubby takes only a few minutes to make and has a convenient finger strap. These little pads have loads of scrubbing power, and dry quickly too!
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Seahorse Crochet Teether
This sweet seahorse crochet teether is a cuddly new friend for your baby, with a teething ring wrapped up in its tail.
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Tutorial – Why Continuous Rounds Shift
Yesterday, we looked at crocheting in continuous rounds and using a running stitch marker. The stitch marker shows clearly that the first stitch of the round shifts slightly to the right (or left, if you’re left handed) with each round. Why does this happen? Let’s look at the way the stitches are lined up in the middle of this swatch. If we look at the posts of the stitches (which in this case are the little V shapes, since this is single crochet), you will see that they don’t line up. In fact, each stitch sits in-between the two stitches below it. Looking at the current round, you can see how this works.…
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Tutorial – Continuous rounds and running stitch markers
What are continuous rounds? Continuous rounds are a way to work in the round without ever joining or turning your work. When you finish one round, you simply continue working around again. There’s no slip stitch and no chain to start the next round, so there is no visible “seam”. Also, since you never turn, you will always be working on the right side of the fabric. These two characteristics make this an ideal technique for amigurumi, and it’s often used for things like hats and socks as well. Without a visible joining, it’s extremely important to mark the first stitch of each round. You can use a normal stitch marker and move…
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #20
Happy 4th of July! I hope you’re all having a good summer and staying cool. What do you like to knit or crochet in the summer? Cool summer projects? Or are you getting a start on your holiday crafting? Link up your projects below and let us see! June’s most clicked link was – The Chubby-Dumpling doll by Lalka Pyza. Congrats Lalka! Link up your projects this month, so you can be featured next month! Remember, it doesn’t have to be a pattern – just a picture of something you made! Now it’s your turn Remember, any fiber related project you’ve made is fine – it does not have to…
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Free Pattern – Breezy Baby Tank
This simple tank top is a breeze to make, and light and airy to wear too – perfect for hot summer weather! Buttoned straps make it easy to put on, and can be made longer or shorter if needed, for just the right fit. It’s designed in a linen blend, but could be made in a cotton or bamboo too. In this sample, I used Plymouth Yarns Linen Concerto in Aqua for the main color. For the edging I used a different linen yarn which is now discontinued. Linen Concerto also comes in a Grape colorway, which would be a great option for the edging. This pattern is protected by copyright. Please…
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Colorwork
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! I just read an article about Laurinda Reddig’s book “Reversible Color Crochet” has me itching to do some colorwork. I’ll be taking her class on this technique at the Knit and Crochet Show in July, and I can’t wait! Intarsia is just one (very fun!) type of crochet colorwork. Do you know the other types? Stripes: This is the first kind of colorwork most people learn. Each entire row or round…
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Free Pattern – Business Card Pouch
My old business card pouch is falling apart. It’s starting to look scruffy, and the button is loose. It seemed like the perfect time for a new one, so here it is! This little pouch holds standard sized business cards, and features a button flap. The pattern includes instructions for a crocheted button. It’s is made all in one piece, without any seams. It can be made with a variety of yarns, but I chose a durable linen yarn for mine. This pattern is protected by copyright. Please do not distribute or share this pattern in any way other than by sharing a link to this page or…
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A box from Red Heart
Look what I got in the mail! This post contains affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, I may be compensated. I love getting boxes from Red Heart, there’s always something fun and unexpected in them. Want to see inside this one? It’s a package highlighting their new Baby Hugs yarn! I’ve seen some lovely patterns with this yarn, and am excited to try it out for myself. The yarn is much softer and fluffier than I expected, and the literature says it is tested for harmful substances, and certified baby safe. In the box is 2 skeins of yarn, a 3″ natural beeswax maple…
