Learning to crochet (like any new skill) takes a little time and patience - and a few carefully selected crochet stitches! Here are 7 basic crochet stitches for blankets, shawls, scarves, cardigans, and more. Once you learn them, the world (of crochet) is your oyster! I'm listing the first stitches that you'll want to learn, but there are a ton of YouTube tutorials if you are more of a visual learner. You can just pop these into the search, and you will find many great videos to walk you ... Read More about Basic Crochet Stitches Every Beginner Needs
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Boheme Days Wrap Knitting Pattern
It's time for a summer worthy, pretty shawl knitting pattern! I'm loving how comfy this turned out, and it's a great example of what a color changing yarn can do a for an easy project. This boho inspired wrap is super nice for cool summer nights, or even to use as a cover-up! See the free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free printable from Etsy HERE or the kit from Lion Brand HERE (in several color options). Read on! When I saw this yarn I had to have it. Color ... Read More about Boheme Days Wrap Knitting Pattern
Rolling Hills Ripple Crochet Throw Blanket
It's all about color on the blog lately, and this beautiful, wavy, striped blanket fits right in! I love how the stripes happen without any color changes, thanks to the self striping yarn. The textured ripple stitch reminds me of rolling hills, and the colors are both rustic and eye catching. See the full free crochet pattern below, or purchase the ad-free printable from my Etsy shop HERE, or the kit from Lion Brand Yarn HERE. Read on! Let me start off by again saying how excited I am ... Read More about Rolling Hills Ripple Crochet Throw Blanket
Easy Alpine Vest Knitting Pattern
This Alpine Vest Tee is SUPER easy and turned out even cuter than I expected! You can knit it up in just a few hours. Read more about it below and check out the free pattern, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free printable version from my Etsy shop HERE. :) I recently finished a new blanket, and was needing a quick and easy brain break of a pattern. Are you the same? I like to break up big projects with little projects, otherwise I end up having a bunch of unfinished projects. LOL. ... Read More about Easy Alpine Vest Knitting Pattern
Magnolia Granny Square Bag Crochet Pattern
Today we've got a happy, pretty, vintage style granny square bag to carry all our things! You will crochet 24 basic granny squares and put them together to make this super fun tote bag. The color options are endless, and the granny square trend isn't going anywhere! You can see the full, free pattern below, or grab the ad-free, printable PDF version from my Etsy Shop HERE, or the kit in many color options from Lion Brand Yarn HERE. This gorgeous bag is useful in so many ways! Because ... Read More about Magnolia Granny Square Bag Crochet Pattern