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Inside: How to crochet the feather stitch pattern as a flat panel or in the round. Includes two methods for the foundation row. I love unique stitch patterns! When I crochet it’s exciting to discover a new stitch. Remember the first time you successfully made a bobble? It’s pretty satisfying when you see a picture …

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Inside: Crochet crab stitch border instructions, tips and video tutorial. You just finished pulling the last loop through your hook. You look down at your finished blanket and think, “It needs a little something more.” What it needs is a crab stitch border to give the edge a finished look. The crab stitch is a …

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Inside: Pattern instructions, tips and video tutorial for the crochet Mock Garter Stitch. “I don’t needle knit so how can I make the garter stitch using crochet?” I get questions like this all the time. The fact is you can’t convert a needle knit stitch to crochet. However, you can get creative and crochet something …

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Inside: Learn how to crochet ribbing: 1 x 1 and 2 x 2 rib stitch patterns that look like knitting. See the written patterns and tutorial videos below. Hat brims, cuffs, blankets and more! Ribbing is the term we use for a stretchy knit fabric. Now you can create that same look and function on …

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Inside: Learn how to knit or crochet the pattern for the Colorblock Patchwork Cardigan (AKA Harry Styles’ Sweater pattern) by JW Anderson. Browsing through comments on my beginner knit and crochet videos this summer was eye-opening. I saw loads of viewers looking to make a cardigan sweater they saw Harry Styles wearing. It was pretty …

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Inside: Learn how to crochet houndstooth with this free stitch pattern. There’s nothing like a classic houndstooth pattern!  Whether you like bold, bright contrasts or subtle, muted blending this stitch pattern can fit your style. I was inspired to make a video for this stitch pattern after seeing some comments on my How to Crochet …

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Inside: Free jar cozie crochet pattern & tutorial video. Mason jars. We all have them. If we didn’t impulse buy them for a craft project we inherited them from our grandmas. Glass jars are humble, commonplace and free with every jar of pickles. But a simple jar can be transformed with a small bit of …

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Inside: This crochet Thank You Note Blanket pattern is the ultimate teacher gift complete with notebook paper and a heartfelt message. My friend and fellow crafter, Summer Cromartie, shared pictures of this incredible blanket she crocheted as a gift for her son’s teacher. We chatted about it and she agreed to share her pattern and …

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Inside: My review of the Crochet Cute Critters pattern book by Sarah Zimmerman from Repeat Crafter Me. BONUS: I’m giving away two copies of the book! Congrats to our winners!! Tami W. & Lindsay M. “Hoot!”, says Oswald the Owl. “Baaa!” bleats Lilly the Lamb. ” … ” hums Ginger the Giraffe. (Yup, giraffes hum. …

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Inside: Free crochet wedding afghan square pattern with tutorial videos. PLUS links to 24 other designs from Marly Bird’s Wedding Blanket CAL. I love weddings! So much preparation goes into the day to make it special. The dress, the flowers, the perfect font for the place cards. Creating an heirloom blanket for the happy couple …

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