Hi guys! In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet a simple textured dishcloth using the alternating spike stitch. This stitch uses a combination of single crochets and spike stitches to create a beautiful texture that is thick and absorbent. This makes it perfect for dish/washcloths. Many of you have reached out to ask if […]
Hi guys! We are back to our regular schedule, so even though it’s only been 1 week since our last potholder, it’s time for Potholder #9. Introducing the Mystic Trail Camel Stitch Crochet Potholder, which uses the half double crochet in the third loop only technique to create a knit-like texture. This potholder is crocheted
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Hi guys! It’s time for the 8th potholder in our crochet-along. Introducing the Cinnamon Spice Potholder, which uses the alpine stitch to create a beautiful texture and thickness, so you can use this potholder safely in your kitchen. You can find the free written pattern with step-by-step pictures below, along with a complete video tutorial
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Hi guys! We are starting our fourth potholder in the 2024 Potholders Galore Crochet-Along: The Lacy Dainty Potholder. This potholder uses the spider stitch – a combination of the single crochet and chain stitch that creates a dense, overlapping stitch. If you love texture, lace, and functional crochet pieces, then I think you’ll enjoy making
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Hi guys! We are starting our third pattern in the 2024 Potholders Galore Crochet-Along: The Summer Sunsets Moss Stitch Potholder. This potholder uses the moss stitch – a combination of the single crochet and chain stitch. The moss stitch looks great with self-striping or variegated yarn because the simple stitch pattern allows the beauty of
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Hi guys! We are kicking off the 2024 Potholders Galore Crochet-Along with our first pattern: this beginner friendly double crochet potholder. This double crochet potholder is designed to help us learn the basics and get comfortable crocheting in the round. It’s double sided and double thick, so you can use it safely in your kitchen
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Hi guys! Today marks the release of our last potholder in the 2023 Pot Holders Galore Crochet-along. This month’s feature pattern is the Sweater Weather Potholder – a striped knit-like crochet potholder that reminds me of a Christmas Sweater. This potholder is crocheted in the round as a large pouch, before it folded and seamed
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Hi guys! We are starting Potholder #11 in the 2023 Pot Holders Galore Crochet-along. This month’s feature pattern is the Granny Diamond Potholder – a fun, two-striped granny square that when folded, makes a diamond pattern. This potholder is crocheted as a square, before it is folded and seamed together to make a double thick
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Hi guys! We are moving onto our 10th potholder in the 2023 Pot Holders Galore Crochet-along. This month’s feature pattern is the Serendipity Potholder – an easy textured crochet potholder, with a subtle diagonal stripe pattern! This potholder is crocheted in the round to form a pouch, before it is seamed together to make a
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Hi guys! I don’t post on Instagram anymore, so I guess my blog is becoming the place to share updates on my current projects. A couple of days ago, I got the urge to crochet a rope coil basket. I’ve only crocheted 1 basket before this, so I’m definitely not an expert. But I thought
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