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Free Pattern – Super Stretchy Leg Warmers
Stay toasty all day with these cozy leg warmers that combine retro fun with a bit of modern style! The ribbed fabric is dense and warm, and the vertical stripes in neutral colors are an attractive accent to a variety of different outfits. They are worked sideways, so only one color is used at a time. As the name suggests, these are also super stretchy and fit a wide range of sizes, which makes them perfect for gifting!
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Tutorial – Slip Stitch Ribbing (sl st in blo)
Ribbing is a real workhorse, adding that perfect bit of stretch to collars, cuffs, waistbands, hats, and so much more. There are a ton of uses for ribbing, and there are lots of different techniques to create it as well! This particular technique of slip stitch ribbing produces an extremely stretchy fabric that mimics knitted ribbing.
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Free Pattern – Bridgeport Scarf
Make the classic, striking, and uncomplicated Bridgeport Scarf in all your favorite colors! Keep it neutral for a business casual look, go bold with brights, or show your support for your favorite team. Lighter weight yarn makes it perfect for autumn weather, while a simple hdc variation ads subtle texture and fabulous drape.
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Puerto Rico Relief Project
The people of Puerto Rico need help in the wake of Hurricane Maria, and my friends and I wanted to do what we could. Lorene from Cre8tion Crochet came up with a great idea and asked me to help, and that's how the Puerto Rico Relief Project was born! Many popular designers have donated patterns for this set of e-books, which are available on Ravelry. The profits from the sale of these e-books will be donated to a charity in support of Puerto Rico.
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Tutorial – Making “Hair” for a Foam Head
Do you use a foam head to display or photograph hats or other items? These often show so much better with hair, but wigs (even halloween ones) can be pricy. Here's an alternative you can do relatively quickly, and you probably already have some yarn in your stash that would work!
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Free Pattern – Bucktown Slouch
The Bucktown slouch is great for gifting, but you'll want to make one for yourself too! It features an open stitch pattern that allows for some airflow, and adds even more drape to the casual style. Make it extra cozy for winter wear, with luxuriously soft alpaca or wool.
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Random things heard at the 2017 CGOA Chain Link Conference
When you get all of us hookers together, you'll hear some of the craziest things! Here are a few things heard at the 2017 CGOA Chain Link conference.
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Free Pattern – Reinventing the Wheel
Linked double crochet stitches give this pattern a dense, but still flexible texture. It works well as either a trivet or a washcloth. With only 7 rounds, it works up really quickly too!
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Startitis strikes again!
I have a serious case of startitis again. This is a chronic, recurring condition and there doesn't seem to be any cure. Symptoms include an inescapable urge to queue all the things on Ravelry, a constant need to start a new project, and the complete inability to finish anything. Been there?
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How to Crochet into the Back Bump of a Chain
There are several different ways to crochet into a chain, and all produce different results. My favorite for creating a nice, finished looking bottom edge is to crochet into the back bump.
