How to Choose Colors for Knitting or Crochet Patterns
Absolute Beginner

How to Choose and Match Colors

Consider using a color wheel for your next crochet project. A color wheel is an artist’s tool that shows the relationship between colors and allows you to match colors beautifully. You can create beautiful yarn palettes and color schemes easily using some basic guidelines. […]

Crochet Sweet Simple Handbag
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How to Crochet a Sweet Simple Handbag

This is a good beginner purse, tote, or bag to start with, especially if you know the chain and single crochet stitch. This is crocheted in the round (specifically in a spiral) and then the straps are added at the end. […]

Crochet Entrelac Patchwork using Tunisian Crochet from Stitchorama Collection
Crochet

Entrelac Crochet Instructions

This is the Crochet Tunisian Entrelac stitch pattern from the Stitchorama by Naztazia collection. This creates a wonderful diamond pattern using the tunisian simple stitch or TSS. It’s an easy to remember pattern that works great for blankets, wash cloths, scarves and more. […]

Learn How to Crochet the Spike Stitch for a Blanket, Hat, Shawl, Scarf, Bag, Pillow, and More.
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How to Crochet the Spike Stitch

Here’s a neat stitch called the spike stitch. It uses elongated stitches to create the spike effect. It’s pretty simple to do, and looks nice in a blanket, scarf, shawl, bag, and more. […]

Crochet Bracelet from the new book by Kristin Omdahl called 80 Handmade Gifts
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Grace Bracelet

Learn how to make this beautiful Grace bracelet. This is a pattern from Kristin Omdahl’s new book 80 Handmade Gifts. Donna Wolfe from Naztazia reviews Kristin’s wonderful book and shows how to make this bracelet. […]