I’ve been playing with a different colorwork crochet technique: intarsia crochet. Intarsia differs from tapestry crochet in that the unworked colors are not carried along the back and crocheted over as you work. Instead, they are left hanging for you to pick back up when you get to the color again. This technique is great for adding… read more
If you’re looking for an easy-to-follow pattern to crochet your first hat, look no further! The Just-Like-That Hat is a free crochet pattern that includes simple written instructions and uses very basic crochet stitches. This beanie pattern suited for all skill levels, so it’s great for when you want a quick and simple crochet project or a last-minute gift. The design uses bulky yarn, so you’ll have a cozy accessory in no time! Hat… read more
Circles to Squares is an afghan constructed with crochet motifs in different sizes. I added a bit of handmade coziness to our couch by finally finishing up this lap blanket. It was a long-term project that I slowly worked on over the past year or so. It’s satisfying to finish up something that has been in progress… read more
Using my own handspun yarn has made some of my crochet projects even more enjoyable and rewarding. Single-ply lace weight This delicate scarf was made with baby suri alpaca yarn. Pattern: Alpine Frost Scarf Designer: Amy O’Neill Houck Source: Interweave Crochet Two-ply worsted weight This winter sweater for my thin-furred dog was made with merino wool yarn. I made… read more
This crocheted pink pup sweater was stitched to size for my little dog. Mila loves to go anywhere we go. Even though she stays active, her small frame and thin fur sometimes leave her shivering! I chose pure wool for her sweater, so she would still be warm when she gets snow-damp. I’m not sure how this bright,… read more
The Ridges Slouch Hat is crocheted using post stitches to create a ridged texture. The relaxed brim style makes this a one-size-fits-most-adults accessory. You can also increase the number of rows before adding the brim for a roomier dreadlock tam. Download the pattern here. Pattern: Ridges Slouch Hat Designer: Jenn Wolfe Kaiser Source: Life Adorned read more
This Ribbed Keyhole Scarf makes a great last-minute gift because the design is simple and the pattern works up so quickly. Only a few hours and one skein of worsted weight yarn! The scarf is worked in rows, leaving a “keyhole” opening on one end. This means you can have a cozy accessory that’s not super-long, but stays in… read more
The Tapered Scales Shawlette is a triangle-shaped mini shawl with lacy shells. The pattern is worked in rows from base to tip. It includes simple instructions on how to adjust the size of the accessory, so you can make a small shawlette or a full-sized shawl. In shawlette size as written, it only takes 400 yards of fingering-weight yarn. Download… read more
I’ve enjoyed crocheting jewelry with my skinny little steel hooks, but this is the first dollhouse-scale project I’ve embarked upon. I made this colorful little blankie by crocheting 20 motifs, then stitching them together with single crochet stitches. I used a single strand of embroidery floss with a 1.6 mm hook. It’s about 3 x 4 inches. At 1:12… read more
Tapestry crochet is a color working technique where you use two or more yarns at the same time to create color patterns and pictures in crochet. Very simple patterns as well as more complicated multicolored tapestries can be created with this technique. One yarn is worked while the other color is carried underneath the stitches.… read more
I’ve really been digging thread crochet lately. The open and lacy stitch patterns are loose and quick to work up, and it’s such a contrast from the tighter wearable items I usually make. After finishing these doilies, I picked up my regular ‘H’ hook and some worsted-weight yarn, and it felt like thick rope in my hands. It’s nice… read more
Now that I’ve experimented a bit with felting, I don’t know why I was so nervous to try it before! I found a copy of the book Felted Crochet at the library. It outlines the basics of both felting by hand and felting in a washing machine. The book includes a wide variety of projects to crochet and then felt. I decided to try both… read more
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