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Cardigan Attempt #1 (and some other failed resolutions)

Hi all! Back in January of last year, I posted my New Year’s Crochet Resolutions.  I had four resolutions: learn tunisian crochet, elongate stitches, make a pair of socks, create a sweater pattern. #1-Learn Tunisian Crochet I signed up for the Tunisian Crochet…

Resurrection Afghan – Part IV: How to Repair Granny Squares

Granny Square Repair

Granny Square Repair! A Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial If you have been following the Resurrection Afghan, you learned how to match yarn in Part II and how to repair seams in Part III.  The next step is repairing the 132 squares.  Most of the grannies are still intact,…

Happy Valentine’s Day, Crochet Lovers!

cables hearts crocheted square

I just wanted to share a quick motif I made in honor of the Day of Love.  This square is from Darla Sims’s book “63 Crochet Cable Stitches.”  It is available at LeisureArts.com or at your local craft store. This sample was made…

Best of Free Crochet Patterns 2013

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Very exciting news! My V-stitch Granny Baby Blanket has been chosen as one of the Best Free Crochet Patterns of 2013.  AllFreeCrochet.com has compiled an e-book with all of the Best of 2013. Check out all of the amazing free crochet patterns.  Get your…

Pets Love Crochet Too!

pets love crochet too

I love crochet.  I mean I LOVE crochet…and apparently so do my pets!  No matter what I am trying to work on, I always have at least one of my four furry kids wanting to be a part of it.  They are all…

One Skein Fashion Scarf: Free Crochet Pattern

one skein crochet fashion scarf

This is the quickest and easiest crochet fashion scarf out there.  It takes about an hour to make and is a great last minute gift.  It’s the perfect project for that one skein of yarn in your stash that you just can’t match…

Simple Cloche: Free Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Cloche Hat Pattern

Create this simple and elegant cloche in less than 2 hours.  The fuzzy yarn makes it extra warm. Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue or download the PDF here.   Supplies:1 ½ skeins category 5 bulky yarn (sample made with Sensations Angel…

Cabbage Rose Cloche: Free Crochet Pattern

Cabbage Rose Cloche Free crochet pattern

This sweet hat is fun and elegant at the same time.  The bulky yarn and large hook make it a quick pattern that can be completed in a few hours.  The Angel Hair yarn is warm and snuggly too 🙂  On Ravelry? Download…

Sock Monkey Love

crocheted sock monkey - artsy daisy crochet

This sock monkey is one of my favorite amigurumi that I have made so far.  The pattern is from RedHeart.com although I made quite a few changes because I wanted it to be as true to a real sock monkey as possible.  I spent…

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