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How to Crochet Ripple and Chevron Patterns
Hello and welcome! Today I want to share with you how to crochet the popular ripple and chevron patterns. These are classic patterns that have been handed down from generation to generation. I think what makes these patterns perennial favorites is their beauty and simplicity. You have the chance to express your creativity in not…
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Crochet Tutorial #3 – Intermediate Stitches and Techniques
Hello and thanks for stopping by today. This is the third installment of our crochet tutorial series. If you missed the first two, here are the links to get caught up. Crochet Tutorial #1 – Basic Crochet Stitches Crochet Tutorial #2 – Working with Color Today we are going to focus on some…
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Crochet Tutorial #2 –Working with Color
Hello and welcome back to our crochet tutorial series. In the first installment, we learned basic crochet stitches, crochet hooks, and their sizes, basic crochet terms and abbreviations, and how to weave in the tails of your project so they won’t come unraveled. If you need to catch up, check out my last post Crochet…
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Crochet Tutorial #1 – Basic Crochet Stitches
Welcome to the first crochet tutorial. I plan on publishing several tutorials covering the basics all the way up to more advanced techniques and stitches. I hope these tutorials help you learn and enjoy the art of crochet. I learned how to crochet when I was about 9 years old. I watched my…
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Health Benefits of Crochet
I really enjoy crocheting. It helps me not only express my creativity, but it is calming and helps me stay centered. I know when I suffered the loss of loved ones a few years ago, crochet was one of the things that kept me going. I could lose myself in the patterns and stitches and…
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How to Read and Work Crochet Graphs
Crochet graphs are used as graphic representations of crochet patterns. They are used in Filet crochet, Intarsia, Fair Isle, colorwork, and other types of crochet. Unlike diagrams, crochet graphs do not use symbols. Squares in the graph are filled in to signify stitches or colors. There are many graphs available online, and you can…
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10 Crochet Techniques You Need to Know
I have been crocheting for many years and I’ve learned several techniques. Today I’d like to share some techniques I’ve learned that I hope will make your crochet more enjoyable. These are simple tips and techniques, no rocket science. They are just some I’ve found useful throughout the years and wanted to share them with…
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Knitting versus Crochet – Know the Difference
Have you ever been somewhere crocheting and someone compliments you on your knitting? You grit your teeth, smile, and point out that it is crochet. Or you just smile and say thank you. To be fair, both use implements and yarn so to the uncrafty they look very similar. I enjoy both crafts, but I…
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Planning Your First Crochet Blanket
Planning a crochet project is fun and exciting. All the choices of colors and yarn types make the planning stage of a project very enjoyable. Today I thought I’d share some tips and advice about planning your first crochet blanket. What size will your blanket be? Is it for an adult, child, or…
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Crochet Pattern Basics – Reading and Understanding Crochet Patterns
Crochet patterns can be written out or make use of symbols or grafts. Crochet patterns may seem a bit confusing and intimidating unless you know the basics of how to read and understand them. Most designers use a standardized set of symbols, abbreviations, and terms when writing their patterns. In this post, we’ll learn these…
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Top 10 Crochet Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Let’s face it, we all make mistakes. No matter how long we’ve been crocheting mistakes happen. Sometimes we ignore our mistakes and just call them “personalization”. Other times the mistake is obvious, and we have no choice but to frog (rip out) the mistake and begin again. Today I thought it would be a good…