crochet technique
crochet technique : stitches
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Double V Stitch Dishcloth : Free Crochet Pattern
The double V stitch dishcloth is a simple, beginner friendly crochet pattern. If you know how to double crochet, you can easily make this double V stitch dishcloth. I knew I was going to be traveling this week so, I wanted a quick and easy crochet project. I decided to work on a dishcloth pattern. I wanted a pattern that had a nice look to it and that would be simple and repetitive. I knew it was going to be hot in Arizona and like to work with cotton yarn when it’s hot outside. I just love the textured look…
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My Favorite Yarns for Crochet Baby Items
I have found a few yarns that I really like to use for crocheting baby items. My top favorite yarns for crochet baby items are Caron Simply Soft, Caron Cakes and Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn. I love to use these brands because they are very soft and hold up well to being used and washed. Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn is really soft and has a chenille feel to it. I just love making blankets with it. I have even used it to make a few stuffed teddy bears and several unicorns. Soft yarns are so important when crocheting items for…
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My Favorite Free Crochet Baby Patterns
If you search Pinterest or Google for free crochet baby patterns, you will get an overwhelming amount of information. So, I want to share with you my favorite tried and true free crochet baby patterns that I think you will love as much as I do. I find so much joy in crocheting baby items. I just can’t help but smile while I am crocheting them. The great thing about crochet baby items is that you don’t have to know someone that has a baby in order to make them. You can always crochet baby items and donate them. A…
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The Blanket Stitch Washcloth Pattern
Cotton washcloths are my go-to when I don’t have a lot of time to crochet because I can finish them pretty quickly, plus I really enjoy crocheting small and quick projects – nothing like the feeling of completing a crochet project for some instant gratification! One of my go-to patterns for washcloths is the blanket stitch pattern. I made a few baby blankets using this stitch and thought it would make great washcloths too. I think it looks really nice and gives them a great texture. When I’m washing dishes I will often grab one of these washcloths before I grab any of my…
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My Favorite Yarns for Beanie Hats
I love yarn so much that if I just wrote a blog post about yarn it would go on for days so, I am going to break it up into sections. I’m going to start with my favorite yarn to use for crocheting beanie hats because I love crocheting beanie hats. I could seriously sit all day long and make beanies. They are just so much fun! The obsession is real! I almost named my business The Crazy Hat Lady. Seriously! I am so glad I didn’t but I thought it was cute and funny. I am going to break…
