Hi everyone and welcome back to Part 2 of my hooded CAL blanket! Last week I shared with you the supplies needed and blanket portion of my first CAL. You can check out Part 1 here. This week, we’re going to begin making the dog’s facial features and spots. If you aren’t making the Dalmatian […]
Valentine Heart Pattern
Today I’m sharing a favorite Valentine heart pattern of mine. Using this free Red Heart pattern, I modified it a little so I can put a few things inside. This Valentine heart pattern is a great way to show your valentine just how much you love them. With this quick and simple project, you can […]
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Caron Chunky Cakes Yarn Review
Today I’m reviewing the new Caron Chunky Cakes Yarn. I absolutely LOVE the yarn from the Caron Cake Shop, which you can find exclusively at Michaels stores or online at michaels.com. When I found out a new version came out last week I knew I had to snatch some up!
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Crafty Goals for 2018
Welcome to my crafty goals for 2018! Last year I kept track of all my crafty goals as I thought it would be fun to see what progress I would make with each goal. You can check out my 2017 results here. I think the most surprising part was seeing how much yarn I used […]
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How to Make the Basket Weave Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the basket weave stitch. This stitch is made working groups of front post double crochets and back post double crochets along the row. As you work more rows, you will begin to notice that some groups appear to be worked […]
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Crafty Goals End of Year Update
Hey everyone! It’s been almost a year since I first shared my crafty goals for 2017, so I thought I would share a crafty goals end of year update on how I’m doing. A lot has happened since January, so let’s take a look at how I’m doing. (Check out my first post about my […]
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How to Make the Pineapple Cluster Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the pineapple cluster stitch. This stitch is also known as the popular puff stitch. Each cluster is made up of four half double crochets that are joined at the top by a chain stitch. For today’s tutorial, you will need […]
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How to Make the Diagonal Shell Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the diagonal shell stitch. This stitch is an extension of the tulip stitch, which I showed you how to do last week. However, the diagonal shell stitch is a little more intricate as we’re adding more paired stitches into the […]
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Ribbed Winter Hat
Today I’ll be sharing my Ribbed Winter Hat pattern with you. Last week I reviewed Red Heart with Love, which is the yarn I used to make this hat. You can check out my review here. This hat is made working a single crochet into the back loops only, which forms a ridge. The end […]
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How to Make the Tulip Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the tulip stitch. This stitch is made with clusters of double crochets that offset against each other. The tulip stitch is quick to work up as it only requires one repeat row. Suited for larger projects, such as blankets, the […]
