How-To Tips & Tricks Video Tutorials
To block or not to block. That is always the question. If I’m being honest, I’m torn on when to block vs. when to pull out my iron and give it a quick press. There are some projects where blocking is a must – either the material cannot stand up to heat or the press would lose the detail. This […]
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All Holiday All Home Decor Crochet
Crochet Pumpkins are just about the most fun item to make – especially as summer begins to wind down and cooler evenings start to creep in. There are a million pumpkin patterns out there and they’re all going to get you to lively fall decor. This one just adds a gingham plaid motif to it. There is nothing complicated about […]
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Spotlight Stitches Tips & Tricks Video Tutorials
Welcome to the details behind my current favourite stitch. The waffle stitch is a soft, squishy pattern that adds loads of texture to projects. You’ll see this used in blankets or kitchen dishcloths. It is a simple 2 row repeat but it is the front post double crochet that bring this pattern to life. Take a look and try it […]
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Grab your crochet hook and the free pattern for the Crochet Oak Leaf and let’s get started! This is a Follow-Along tutorial to get you working up these fun pops of Autumn colour. Here is what we need to get started… Materials: RedHeart SuperSaver Yarn in various colors (I used pumpkin, carrot, gold, burgundy, and brown) Size J/10-6.00MM Scissors Yarn needle […]
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All Afghans/Throws All Home Decor Crochet
This is a fun one to make if you’re planning to spend some time outdoors! Bernat Maker Home Dec is a large gauge yarn that pairs with a 8.0mm crochet hook – which means it works up in a flash. The simplicity to this one is that each hexagon is worked up individually and then all are sewn together to […]
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All Holiday All Home Decor Crochet
Hey Friends, my wreath obsession continues! This time I really wanted to create the focal point – the Bow – as a crochet pattern. Turns out, it is a lot easier than I imagined it would be. Check out the step-by-step instructions or the video tutorial on how to create this beauty! Materials: Crochet ribbon. You can find the pattern […]
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Crochet Crochet Extras & Fun! Tips & Tricks
Hi Friends! You asked for it so here is my best attempt to walk you through how to work up the Four Leaf Clover! This is a simple 2 row pattern that works up in a flash. Take a look at the video and the written pattern below. Hope it helps! Comment below to let me know what you think! […]
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Welcome to my favourite tutorial to date!! I have struggled with Buffalo plaid patterns and have mostly avoided them because of all the ends they create when you change colours. This is a quick trick that allows you to carry the yarn through so that it is nearly impossible to see. Take a look at the video below and some […]
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Here is Part 2 of: How-To Crochet Cables! In this video you will learn the twist element used to #CrochetCables. We are looking at Row 3 of the Rustic Crochet Cable Scarf as an example. This is arguably the most “difficult” part of the entire pattern so we break it down #stepbystep. I promise that crochet cables are a lot […]
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I had a lot of folks reach out for more help with cable stitches so I’m kicking off a new How-To series! This is Part 1 of: How-To Crochet Cables! In this video you will learn 2 common #crochetstitches used in #CrochetCables – the Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet. I promise that crochet cables are a […]
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