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It’s been Fall for a while, but where I live, the leaves just changed and the winds are starting to get blustery. Every night, we have rain storms and I love this time of year. It’s cold, but not freezing. I get to cuddle up in blankets and the mood outside is perfect for diving …

Read More about Rainy Days Blanket: Free Corner to Corner Blanket Pattern

C2C crochet is a different technique of crocheting where you work in diagonal rows instead of the regular horizontal rows. This style of crochet really took off a few years ago and it’s still really popular, especially for crocheting blankets. With C2C you can work graphgans and images into your blankets easily and customize them …

Read More about How to C2C Crochet Tutorial + Video Tutorial!

Hey everyone! Today, I’m going to show you how to work one of my favorite stitches with a star stitch crochet tutorial. This stitch is like a sunburst and it’s so quick and easy to work, although it looks complicated at first glance. When I first learned this stitch, I used it to make my …

Read More about How to Star Stitch Crochet Tutorial [Video + Written]

A half double crochet stitch is similar to single crochet, except a little bit taller. It’s a great stitch for creating a little looser fabric than something made in single crochet. This stitch is usually used in place of single crochet because it also works up faster and can be used to create different textures. …

Read More about Crochet 101: How to Work a Half Double Crochet (HDC) + Video

If there’s anyone that knows how to be comfortable, it’s my sister, Sofie. She’s always in the comfiest outfits and even has her workspace set up for maximum comfort while still being productive. I’ve actually stolen her set up to make my life easier too! Over the summer, she asked me to make her a …

Read More about Sofie’s Throw: Free Crochet Blanket Pattern

Last time in our Crochet 101 series, we covered how to create a foundation chain using a chain stitch. Once you have that foundation chain, you’re ready to add rows and texture and actually start crocheting something. Today, we’re going to start with the single crochet stitch. This is the most basic crochet stitch and …

Read More about Crochet 101: How to Single Crochet (with Video Tutorial)

If you’re here, I’m assuming you are ready to dive right in and get started crocheting and you know what? You’re already killing it just by showing up. Learning a new skill or craft takes time and practice, but if you show up and you do the work, you can do anything. Today’s the first …

Read More about Crochet 101: Creating the Foundation Chain (Chain Stitch)

Since I started working with yarn, I’ve slowly been building up my library of knitting & crochet-related books. Whether I’m looking for pattern inspiration, color combinations, or trying to learn new crochet stitches and try different patterns, I can always find something in one of my books. These books make amazing resources and great gifts, …

Read More about The BEST Books for Crochet Stitches + Knitting & Crochet Patterns

I love coasters, and these crochet coasters are a combination of some of my favorite things. The other day, my cork coaster just crumbled and since I couldn’t stand the thought of putting a drink onto my desk with a coaster underneath it, I whipped up these cute little watermelon slices with some cotton yarn. …

Read More about Easy Crochet Coasters Pattern + Crochet for Beginners Freebie!

It’s crazy how popular crochet has become in such a short time, and I think a huge part of that is because people are learning how to use crochet stitches in new and interesting ways. Now, we get to see the most delicate crochet stitches or bright, bold borders and amazing textures in our handmade …

Read More about 500 Crochet Stitches Book Review + More Resources for Crocheters!