Make Alongs and Events

Crochet alongs, knit alongs, blog hops, and other special events.

  • Jazzberry crocheted blanket in multiple shades of purple and pink, shown both draped over a chair and folded.

    Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along

    Learn intermeshing crochet in the Jazzberry Baby Blanket Crochet Along! If you've never done Intermeshing crochet, this is a wonderful project to learn on. Join in the fun on the Stitches n Scraps Facebook group.

  • Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #44 - August 2018

    Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #44

    The July Scrappy Stitchers Link Party had a great variety of projects. The most clicked was the Summer Season Crochet Flowers Pin by Lilia Craft Party. It's a bundle of flower designs with different options for using them. I think I like the bouquet best.

  • Christmas in July Crochet Along Wrap Up

    Christmas in July – Wrap-up Round-up

    The Christmas in July CAL officially ends on 7/31/18. I can't believe how fast this month has gone by! If you've been crocheting along with us, be sure to get your project photos entered for the giveaway before the deadline. Find all the details and the entry form in the main Christmas in July Crochet Along post.

  • Christmas in July Crochet Along - Week 4

    Christmas in July – Week 4 Round-Up

    This was the last week of Christmas in July CAL patterns, but you still have until the 31st to finish your projects and enter the giveaway! The theme for week 4 was Gifts for Men. Keep reading for some more great pattern ideas.

  • Christmas in July Crochet Along - Week 3

    Christmas in July – Week 3 Round-Up

    We're heading into the last week of the Christmas in July CAL! The theme for week 3 was Gifts for women. Will you be making any of the CAL projects? Be sure to enter the giveaway, and share your projects in the Facebook groups too! Keep reading for some more great pattern ideas for women.

  • Christmas in July Crochet Along - Week 2

    Christmas in July – Week 2 Round-Up

    We're halfway through the Christmas in July CAL! This week's theme was Gifts for the Home. Have you chosen any of the CAL projects to work on yet? I know I had a great time with my Modular Mitered Pillow pattern for this week. Keep reading for some more great pattern ideas for the home.

  • Christmas in July Crochet Along - Week 1

    Christmas in July – Week 1 Round-Up

    Week 1 of the Christmas in July CAL was a blast! This week's theme was Gifts for Babies, Kids & Teens. Are you planning to make any of the projects? Keep reading for more project ideas too!

  • Stars & Stripes washcloth - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Stars and Stripes Washcloth

    Celebrate this summer with the Stars & Stripes Washcloth! This design works well for team or school colors too. The star stitch pattern is fast and fun to make, and gives the washcloth its fabulous, scrubby texture. A photo and video tutorial for the crochet star stitch is also available.