Bucket and Twine
For all things crochet
The Magic Circle
Here’s a little trick I wish I had learned ages ago. I finally mastered it a couple years ago, and it has helped me tremendously. I use it for any project that begins with more than one stitch in the starting chain. I use it for triangular shawls, squares, circles, and triangles. It’s strong, and quite easy once you see it broken down properly. Read More
The crocodile stitch
The crocodile stitch is one of those stitches that you gotta try at least once. It’s a yarn eater that takes some time, but once you do … oh boy, is it pretty! This is a very forgivable stitch, so don’t be afraid to go a little off script. In this video, I show you the basics and give you some tips on altering the stitch for different projects.
You can do this!
Here are a few projects I’ve completed using the crocodile stitch: Read More
Soap savers and washcloths
Nothing makes for a super quick and easy gift like a soap saver and washcloth. These two projects can be whipped up in a few hours, and make gift giving easy. I like to make these for my children’s teachers around the holidays.
So let’s get to it … both of these projects use Bernat Handicrafter Cotton, but you can easily substitute your favorite cotton yarn. Read More
Abby’s Dragon Scarf
I’ve finally published this scarf I free-handed last fall. I received over 20,000 likes when I posted the picture above, and so …. one year later, it’s all written down and ready for you. Download this pattern on Ravelry.
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Are you ready for this pattern?
Here are some of the stitches used in this pattern:
The Diamond Ridges hat
You gotta try this beanie pattern by Kristy Ashmore!
It’s absolutely beautiful, and I’m going to help you every step of the way … almost. We all want Kristy to get her props for coming up with such a wonderful pattern, so download her free pattern, here, and come back for some tips on how to work it.
The Granny Square
Nothing quite says crochet like the granny square. There are tons of variations, and they are fun and quick to make. Read More
Christmas Inspiration
Just a little inspiration for you as we zoom into the season. Be creative, think outside the box. Spend time on each ornament until it is its own work of art.
Learn to single crochet
So you’ve mastered the chain stitch and your ready to move on. Here’s a little video to show you how it’s done. Hope you like it. Tips on how to master this stitch are below the video. Read More
Let’s double crochet
Time to learn to double crochet. I prefer to teach new crocheters to double crochet before single or half double crochet. It’s easier to see the stitches when they are a little larger and you’ll be able to make your first project a bit quicker.
A little side note before you watch
In the video, I tell you to chain 20. If you would like to also attempt the cowl pattern (which starts with 5 rows of double crochet) shown in the video, you’ll need to start with a foundation chain of 22. This will give you the 20 double crochets I mention; otherwise, you will have 18 double crochets per row (and that includes the chain 2).
So, without further ado, let’s learn how to double crochet into the back bumps of your starting chain:
If more words help you, here’s a little more about how to make a double crochet (dc). After making your starting chain, you will be turning it over and will work into those back bumps that run down the center. Read More
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