Hey everyone! Today I’ll be sharing with you my grit stitch dishcloth pattern. This free pattern will help you learn how to make a double crochet stitch and a single crochet stitch while also completing a beginner project. These dishcloths would look great in a lot of different colors, so gather your supplies and let’s […]
Corner-to-Corner Blanket Pattern
Hey everyone! Today I’ll be sharing with you my corner-to-corner blanket pattern. I love this crochet technique as your projects work up fast. This free pattern will help you learn how to make a double crochet stitch while also completing a beginner project. To learn how to make the corner-to-corner stitch, visit this lesson. For […]
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How to Make the Seed Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the seed stitch. This is a fun textured stitch by alternating single crochet and double crochet stitches. By alternating these two stitches across each row, you create a wonderful closed-work fabric that resembles the seed stitch in knitting. The seed […]
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Back Loop Hot Pad Pattern
Hey everyone! Today I’ll be sharing with you my back loop hot pad pattern as part of my Crochet 101 series. This free pattern will help you learn how to make a single crochet in the back loop only while also completing a beginner project. The completed back loop hot pad is approximately 9×9. Follow […]
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How to Crochet in the Front Loop and Back Loop Only
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to crochet in the front loop and back loop only. By doing this technique, you are creating a ribbing effect in your project, which can be quite nice. In this tutorial, I’ll go over how to crochet in the front loops and […]
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1 Year Blog Anniversary and GIVEAWAY
Today marks the 1 year anniversary of my blog! Can you believe it? Where has the time gone? Today I’m going to take a little break from crocheting to tell everyone “Thank you!” When I started Amanda Crochets a year ago,
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Half Double Crochet Pet Mat Pattern
Hey everyone! Today I’ll be sharing with you my very own half double crochet pet mat pattern as part of my Crochet 101 series. This free pattern will help you learn how to make a half double crochet stitch while also completing a beginner project. I hope you enjoy this free half double crochet pet […]
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Crochet Hook Basics
Hey everyone! Today I’ll be starting a new series called Crochet 101. If you ever wanted to learn how to crochet, I will teach you all about the basics of crochet as well as provide beginner crochet tutorials for you. I am really excited about this upcoming series, and I hope you are as well. […]
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Things Every New Crocheter Should Know
This list is everything I wish I knew when I started crocheting. Over the years I’ve picked up these tips, so I would like to share them with you. I hope beginner crocheters, and even more experienced ones, find my list of things every new crocheter should know helpful. Leave a comment below if you […]
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Things Every Crocheter Needs
Today I’m going to share with you my favorite tools and supplies. These things are all essential things that I use (and love!) constantly while I crochet. These are some things every crocheter needs in my opinion.
