Freesia Flower Crochet Applique
Learning how to crochet a flower applique is super useful for making your crochet pieces really shine with your personal touch. These little freesia blooms are great for garments, scarves, totes and more.
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Battenberg Bag Crochet Along
Welcome to the I Like Crochet + American Crochet Association CAL!
We will be making the Battenberg Bag by Salena Baca together!
If you love classic granny squares, you’ll love this modern twist on a Granny Square Bag!
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Read MoreHow To Make a Magic Ring
Magic Ring, Magic Circle, Magic Loop — you might see these at the beginning of a lot of crochet patterns! All meaning the same thing, this is a crochet technique that will help you get started crocheting the pattern with ease.
Read MoreTips for Left-Handed Knitters Who Want to Crochet
While I am right-handed, I grew up in a household where everyone else was left-handed, and I witnessed their struggle every day. However, when it came time to learn how to crochet, this situation came to be useful! I sat opposite my mother and mimicked her steps as if looking in a mirror and caught onto the process easily. It can be difficult to how to crochet left-handed for beginners. Lefties will hold the hook in their left hand and use their right hand to hold the yarn and maintain tension.
Read MoreFree Crochet Cherry Applique
By Tamara Kelly
Crochet little cherries to adorn your next crochet project! This little applique is great for baby booties, scarves, coin purses and more.
Read MoreHow to Crochet Broomstick Lace
By Tamara Kelly
Broomstick lace is a distinct crochet technique that uses a large knitting needle or dowel in addition to the usual crochet hook. Learning how to crochet broomstick lace is a unique experience! The knitting needle is used to create uniform large loops of yarn, which are then connected with crochet stitches to create a stable, lacy fabric. There are many variations on this technique, but the basic idea is simple, fun and easy to master – with just a little practice.
Read MoreCrochet Crab Applique
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Ornaments are between 2.75-3.75” / [6-9 cm] diameter, chain length varies depending on your desire, (shown with 10-14” (25-35 cm) long chains – measured without seashells)
Gauge: Crab Rnd 3 = 2.5” [6 cm]
MATERIALS
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Paris (100% cotton; 82 yards [75 meters]/50 grams): 17 Off White (1 ball)
Hook: US size E/4 (3.5 mm)
Notions: Removable marker, tapestry needle,
Read MoreLemon Peel Stitch Crochet Decrease: Two Ways
By Heidi Gustad
Decreasing in crochet doesn’t have to be difficult! Keep reading for a step-by-step guide that demonstrates two ways to easily crochet decrease in your projects. Then, practice what you’ve learned in the Purr-fect Backpack pattern.
Read MoreCrochet Abbreviations and Special Stitches
This is our growing list of crochet abbreviations and special stitches that are used in our patterns. Any linked stitch in this list will take you to a page of patterns that utilize that stitch so this page is an on-going resource that will continue to be updated with new stitches and new links to patterns. We hope you find this list useful!
Read MoreHow To Crochet with Three Strands of Yarn
Master the process of crocheting with more than one strand of yarn at a time with this simple photo tutorial. Once you practice this technique with the Chevron City Pillow, you’ll want to make all sorts of quick and easy projects!
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