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How to Crochet Wavy Pad using the Wiggly Crochet Technique

How to Crochet Wavy Pad using Wiggle Crochet

04/29/2020

The Crochet Wavy Pad is a fun square to make using the wiggle or wiggly crochet technique. The crochet waves form a ruffle effect over a mesh base.

How to Crochet the Shell and Popcorn Stitch Pattern

How to Crochet Shell and Popcorn Stitch

04/17/2020

It is fun to crochet and combine a shell and popcorn stitch into one pattern. The texture is amazing and works great for a blanket, scarf, shawl, or bag.

How to Use a Sewing Machine and Learn to Sew for Beginners

How to Use a Sewing Machine for Beginners

04/15/2020

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine for beginners? I’ll show you the basics of how to sew using a sewing machine in this step-by-step video tutorial.

Surface crochet is a great way to add some interesting detail to your crochet work. It is very similar to the technique known in sewing as chain embroidery. It can also be considered slip stitch crochet.

How to Crochet a Snowflake Christmas Ornament

12/02/2019

A crochet snowflake ornament is so much fun for Christmas or the winter season! This crochet pattern is easy to make with worsted weight 100% cotton (the type used for a dishcloth). So it works up very quickly! Because medium weight cotton yarn is used, it retains some stiffness. What that means is you really don’t need to further stiffen it with a stiffening product like glue and water.

How to Crochet the Chain Loop Border Edging

11/27/2019

Here’s a fun, simple, and easy crochet chain loop border edging. This works great on a scarf, blanket, shawl, and more. The basic stitches of crochet are used, so this is a great beginner crochet border edging.

How to Crochet Scrunchies

10/09/2019

A hair scrunchie is pretty easy to make with yarn, a crochet hook, and a hair elastic. This crochet pattern is one I used to create scrunchies back in the 80s!

How to Crochet the Flower Stitch

09/25/2019

This is a cute stitch pattern that resembles flowers, such as rose buds and tulips. It works great for blankets, scarves, shawls, and anything that needs some bright and colorful flowers!

How to Crochet an Ear Warmer Headband

09/04/2019

If you are looking for a nice, textured ear warmer headband, this pattern is for you. It can be worn with the gather in the middle or as a straight band. The texture is created by alternating front post double crochet with regular double crochet stitches. Three sizes are included in the pattern, but it is very easy to customize to fit any head size.

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