Stitches n Scraps

Follow along, step by step, through decorating the Snowflake Crochet Coin Purse! Learn how to add columns of surface crochet in the corners, and embroidered snowflakes on the front and back panels.

Follow along, step by step, through decorating the Snowflake Crochet Coin Purse! Learn how to add columns of surface crochet in the corners, and embroidered snowflakes on the front and back panels.

Split single crochet stitch is also known as waistcoat stitch. It's a slight modification in the placement of the single crochet, and can be worked in both rounds and rows. Try it out in the Snowflake Crochet Coin Purse pattern!

Make a roomy, box-bottom bag lining, complete with a pocket! It's easier than it sounds, and this tutorial will walk you through it, step-by-step. Try it out in the Classic Cables Tote Bag pattern!

Seaming is a critical finishing step that can dramatically change the look of your crochet projects. Seaming perpendicular crochet edges, where you have the side edge of one piece against the top or bottom edge of another piece, can be tricky!

Cables can create all sorts of complex designs. But when I think of cables, it's the simple, twisting columns of raised stitches that first come to mind. Learn how to create these classic crochet cables, bordered by single columns of post stitches. You'll find this stitch pattern on the Classic Cables Tote Bag.