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Learn to Crochet: Slip Knot and Starting Chain

Learn to Crochet: Slip Knot and Starting Chain

Learn to Crochet with Oombawka Design! I have created this video tutorial to help you learn how to make the slip knot and how to crochet the starting chain. Learn to Crochet: Slip Knot and Starting Chain The starting chain…

Serendipity Scarf Pattern

Serendipity Scarf Pattern

Welcome back! This month I did something I have never done before – I chose my yarn first. Normally I have an idea of a design in my head when I gather my supplies but NOT this time… Last week, when…

May’s Featured Charity: Binky Patrol

May’s Featured Charity: Binky Patrol

This month the Featured Charity, Binky Patrol is brought to you by Marie Segares of Underground Crafter! Learn all about the charity and why it is so important AND get a free crochet pattern designed by Marie specifically for this Charity. I’m Marie…

Victoria Dishcloth Pattern and Tutorial

Victoria Dishcloth Pattern and Tutorial

The Victoria Dishcloth is another v-stitch variation which is made up of double crochet stitches, single crochet stitches and chain stitches. The pattern instructions include 4 sizes of squares you can crochet as dishcloths or afghan squares. The photo tutorial…

Holiday Napkin Ring Free Pattern

Holiday Napkin Ring Free Pattern

Holiday Napkin Ring Supplies Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Hook 5.0 mm (H) Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional) Difficulty Level BEGINNER Finished Size 6″ circumference, 0.75″ wide Abbreviations US Terminology used beg – beginning ch – chain dc – double…

Classy and Quick 1 Skein Scarf | Free Pattern #MixologyYarns

Classy and Quick 1 Skein Scarf | Free Pattern #MixologyYarns

I recently received a sample of three different Red Heart {mix·ol·o·gy} yarns (Thank you Red Heart!). You can read all about the yarn and check out the 18 free patterns which are linked in this post: Mix•It•Up Beginner Cowl  [Tweet “Free Crochet…

Mix•It•Up Beginner Cowl | Free Pattern #MixologyYarns

Mix•It•Up Beginner Cowl | Free Pattern #MixologyYarns

I recently received a sample of three different Red Heart {mix·ol·o·gy} yarns (Thank you Red Heart!). I have written 2 patterns for you to try – one using two different {mix·ol·o·gy} yarns and a second pattern using 1 single {mix·ol·o·gy} yarn by itself….

Very Merry Scrubby Dishcloth Pattern and Tutorial

Very Merry Scrubby Dishcloth Pattern and Tutorial

Learn how to crochet this nubby textured dishcloth by following my step-by-step photo tutorial. This free pattern is available in 4 sizes. Welcome to our 8th Post in the Let’s Learn a New Crochet Stitch Pattern: Kitchen Crochet Edition! Here…

Very Basic Dishcloth Pattern. Free Pattern in 4 Sizes

Very Basic Dishcloth Pattern. Free Pattern in 4 Sizes

This week I have chosen another SUPER easy stitch pattern for you worked solely with single crochet stitches. This is the very basic dishcloth pattern. A small change in the order of the stitches worked gives you a lovely look…