• Alphabet Letter Charts - 4 x 12 - Stitches n Scraps

    Letter Charts (entire Alphabet! – 12 x 14)

    When I published the Boo Blocks pattern for Halloween, many of you said you would like to use the same design for other words and holidays as well.  Now you can, with these colorwork letter charts for the entire alphabet, and a couple of extra symbols too!

  • rochet Romanian Cord Tutorial on Stitches n Scraps

    Tutorial – How to crochet a Romanian Cord

    The Romanian cord is a flat cord with a striking texture that is the same on both sides. It's a perfect option for things like drawstrings, ties, bag handles, straps, or even belts! The easy technique starts with 2 setup stitches, and then is just one simple stitch repeated for the desired length of your cord. 

  • Working into the 3rd Loop of HDC tutorial - Stitches n Scraps

    Tutorial – Working into the 3rd Loop of Half Double Crochet

    All the basic stitches in crochet have a front loop and back loop, which form a V shape at the top of the stitch. Half double crochet (hdc) is unique because it has an extra, 3rd loop. Learn how to find this 3rd loop, whether working in rows or in rounds, and see what happens when you work into it.

  • Mod Stripes Towel - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Mod Stripes Towel

    Funky, fun, and festive, everything about this towel is just a little bit off kilter. The uneven stripes have raised edges that flow in one direction, and the textured wattle stitch is an asymmetrical variation of the V stitch. You can even change the look entirely depending on how you fold it. Show off the bold striping pattern, or fold it in thirds lengthwise and it becomes solid red with a thin decorative border! With so many options to fit any decor, the Mod Stripes Towel makes a unique gift that can be used all year.

  • Boo Blocks - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Boo Blocks

    Add a ghostly greeting to your Halloween decor with these Boo Blocks! Display them on a shelf, or hang them on the wall. The crocheted sleeves work up fast, and wrap securely around wooden blocks. They come off easily too, so after Halloween you can replace them with other letters or designs.

  • Autumn Air - a free crochet pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Free Pattern – Autumn Air

    Autumn is in the air! The Autumn Air cowl, with its blocks of fall colors, will take you through the season in style. This entrelac technique is a great introduction to the basics of Tunisian crochet, because it's worked one small square at a time. I am releasing this design in sections, as a crochet along. Please see the main Autumn Air Cowl Crochet Along post for information on how to participate. This pattern post will be updated with new sections as they are released.