Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing my completed market tote bag using Caron Cotton Cake yarn (check out my review here). When I first discovered this yarn, I knew I had to try it out! I loved the original Caron Cake yarn so much that I figured this newest line would be just as amazing. (I […]
How to Make the Herringbone Half Double Crochet
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the herringbone half double crochet stitch. This is a fun play on the traditional half double crochet stitch. The result of the herringbone half double crochet is firm fabric with a smooth surface. For today’s tutorial, you will need worsted […]
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Crochet 200 Questions and Answers Book Review
Hey everyone! Today’s book review is going to be on Crochet 200 Questions and Answers by Rita Taylor. If you are new to the world of crochet, this is a great resource to get answers to all those questions you may have. Even if you’re not a beginner, I feel like you would benefit from […]
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How to Make the Crab Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the crab stitch. This is a popular stitch that you would use as a border around a project. The crab stitch is also known as the reverse single crochet stitch. Basically, this means you are going backwards to create this […]
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Caron Cotton Cakes Yarn Review
Today’s yarn review is going to be on the new Caron Cotton Cakes. This self-striping yarn is a new installment of the Caron Cakes yarn. You can read my review of the original Caron Cakes here or my review of the Baby Cakes yarn here. Caron Cotton Cakes comes in a lovely range of pastel […]
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How to Make the Moss Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the moss stitch. This is an attractive stitch using the chain stitch, slip stitch, and half double crochet stitch. By doing this, you will create a strong column of stitches. With the moss stitch, it’s a good idea to check […]
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Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn Review
Today I will be reviewing Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn. This yarn is 100% acrylic and is machine washable. This is considered a #6-super bulky weight yarn, making it perfect for scarves, blankets, and other cold weather attire. The recommended hook size for crocheters is a size L-11, and for the knitters a size US 11. […]
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Grit Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
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 […]
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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 Grit Stitch
Hey everyone! In today’s Crochet 101 lesson, I’m going to teach you how to make the grit stitch. This is a beginner-friendly stitch using two basic crochet stitches: the single crochet and the double crochet. The grit stitch is one of those stitches that require little thinking once you get the hang of it. This […]
