Granny Cluster Decrease (GCD) – Video Tutorial
Quick video tutorial of how to do what I call a “granny cluster decrease” in my patterns that border blocks and/or blankets using the granny stitch.
Foundation Double Crochet – Video Tutorial
Quick video tutorial of how to do a Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) which I recommend in all my patterns instead of a chain start method.
Color Changing Part 3: Color Changing for the Initial Single Crochet Blanket Edging
This tutorial concludes my Color-Changing tutorial for filet crochet blankets by showing you how to change colors around your blanket as you add the initial single crochet edging called for in all of my patterns to set up for the … Continued
Color Changing Part 2: Color Blocking a One-Piece Blanket
In this tutorial, I continue from Color Changing Part 1 (with FDC) to show you how to color change to the next set of colors to create color-blocked blanket.
Standing Double Crochet – Video Tutorial
Quick video tutorial of how to do a standing stitch – in this case, a standing double crochet. You can find my picture/word tutorial of this stitch here if you aren’t into videos. 😉
Reverse Single Crochet aka the “Crab Stitch” – Video Tutorial
I LOVE this stitch for the finishing round of a blanket! It looks awesome and is super easy – once you test it out for a bit. It does feel odd at first to crochet “backwards” but the result is … Continued
Foundation Double Crochet + Color Changing Video Tutorial
EVERYTHING you need to know about Foundation Double Crochet AND changing colors in my patterns. Taught in this video: – FDC and how to color change in your FDC – Color changing the the middle of a row (RS and … Continued
Merry Little Mug Rug Crochet Pattern
As promised, I’m sharing my FREE Merry Little Mug Rug pattern, in collaboration with Hobbii, for the #HaveYourselfAMerryLittleDIY Challenge. This is a SUPER simple pattern, and you cam make a bunch of them from a small amount of yarn. I … Continued
Ditch the Ch3: Use a Stacked Single Crochet
(this post uses US crochet terms) Want to learn something new? Of course you do! As crafters, we’re always looking to improve our craft or make life easier by handy little tricks. Have you ever heard of a Stacked Single … Continued
Standing Stitches – Standing Double Crochet
A little learning post today! Ever hear of a Standing Stitch? This is a stitch you can use to join a new color when you’re starting a new row or round. I “learned” it by accident many years ago when … Continued