Hi guys! Due to the popularity of this pattern, the For the Love of Texture Afghan has been updated to include a UK terminology version. If you are a UK crocheter, I hope this makes the crocheting process a little easier. You can find the free pattern below. If you’d prefer to print the pattern, […]
Hi guys! If you’re looking for a dense, textured stitch with no holes, then you’ll love the alternating spike stitch. This stitch uses a combination of single crochets and spike stitches to create a beautiful, thick texture that is perfect for blankets, winter accessories, and potholders. I used this stitch in the Smiles for Miles
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Hi guys! If you are looking for a fun, but easy textured crochet stitch, then you’re in the right place. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet the spider stitch using a combination of single crochets and chain stitches. This stitch is beautiful! It creates a lacy, but dense fabric with minimal holes and
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Hi guys! Is there anything cuter than a baby blanket? Here is another one to add to your collection: the Hidden Gem Baby Blanket. This is a moss stitch diamond striped baby blanket that is fun to crochet once you get the hang of it. There is so much to love about this blanket: You
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Hi guys! I recently made a blanket – the Colour your World Blanket – using Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn. So, it’s time for another yarn review. I figured that after crocheting an entire blanket and using multiple colours (7), I’ve earned the right to give my honest opinion about this yarn. So, if you’ve
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Hi guys! I have been a ball of stress lately, so I was craving something relaxing and easy to make. I found that with the Colour your World Blanket – an easy rainbow striped spider stitch blanket. This blanket is all about finding the little joys in life and crocheting your own rainbow. This is
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Hi guys! It’s time for our final potholder in the 2024 crochet-along. Introducing Potholder #13: The Written in the Stars Potholder. This potholder uses a combination of single crochets, half double crochets, and the star stitch to create a beautiful, thick textured pattern. It’s customizable in both size and direction, which means that before you
Hi guys! We are onto our 12th potholder in the crochet-along. Introducing the Love Bomb Potholder, which uses a combination of single crochets, half double crochets, and double crochets to create a fun heart pattern. You can find the free written pattern with step-by-step pictures below, along with a complete video tutorial for extra support.
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Hi guys! We are onto our 11th potholder in the crochet-along. This means we only have 2 potholder patterns left to make! Introducing the Riding the Waves Potholder, which uses the half double crochet granny spike stitch. This stitch creates a beautiful chevron pattern that pops when 2 or more colours are used. You can
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Hi guys! We are about to start our 10th potholder in the crochet-along – can you believe it? Introducing the Bejeweled Potholder, which is made using a modified version of the block stitch. It has a similar look to the traditional block stitch, but it uses half double crochets and less holes to make it
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