Hi guys! Welcome to Week 1 of the Pot Holders Galore Crochet-along. We are kicking things off with the Fairy Dust Pot Holder! This crochet pot holder uses the half double crochet stitch to create tons of texture. The trickiest part is Round 1, but after that, it’s an easy repeat. You can find the …
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Hi guys! The weather is getting warmer, so I’ve put my blankets on hold, and picked up some cotton yarn. A few weeks ago, I learned how to make a double thick diagonal style pot holder, and I am hooked. I came up with 6 designs, so I thought it would be fun to host …
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Hi guys! I’ve been reading a lot more lately, so bookmarks have been on mind. They are quick and easy projects that use just a few yards of yarn, making them great for stash busting. I love trying out new stitches to see which ones make the best bookmarks. This time, I used the spider …
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Hi guys! In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet a quick and easy textured bookmark using the star stitch. These bookmarks use 20 yards of cotton yarn, so they are a great way to use up scrap yarn. This is the perfect project for beginner crocheters, book lovers, or crocheters looking for a project …
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Hi guys! Logan and I have a new nephew! His name is Miles, and he is one of the sweetest and calmest babies we’ve met. He sleeps most of the day, and only gets fussy when he’s hungry or needs to poop. When we heard the news, I knew I had to make him a …
Hi guys! If you long for straight edges when you crochet, you’ve come to the right place. Today, you’ll learn an easy way to create straight edges when crocheting with the single crochet stitch. Let’s dive in! I rarely use the single crochet stitch, let alone make an entire blanket with it. But when I …
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Hi guys! In this post, you’ll learn an easy crochet hack to keep track of your stitch and row counts, without having to count. One of the most common issues that I hear from crocheters is accidentally losing or gaining extra stitches in their work. Keeping a consistent stitch count is hard, and it’s easy …
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Hi guys! This post is for anyone who has ever felt “less than”, when they are confronted with people who do not see value in their crochet business. Like many art forms, crochet is viewed as something fun to do in our downtime. So when people hear the word, “crochet”, they immediately think, “that’s not …
Hi guys! March is National Crochet Month. Each year, crocheters can participate in a monthly challenge, sharing one picture and a short caption that relates to the topic for the day. These challenges usually take place on Instagram, but I thought it would be fun to host this challenge in the TPC – Crochet Community …
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Hi guys! This post is about my version of the VVCAL 2022: a crochet-along designed and hosted by Cypress Textiles. Each week, I will be sharing updates, notes, and progress pictures of the new hexagons. I wanted to try something new this year, so I joined a crochet-along. I’ve never participated in a crochet-along (CAL), …
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