There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This hot pad pattern is created to match the Kaleido Coasters pattern (also available in the store). The hot pad is made with 2 layers to create an extra thick material to place hot bowls and plates on. The top layer is a fun decorative pattern, while the back layer is solid and simple. The hot pad is also flexible enough so that is can be used as a potholder to remove hot dishes from the oven. It is suggested to use 100% cotton yarn, as other yarns such as acrylics may melt when exposed to high temperatures.

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Whether you’re a novice or an experienced crocheter from way back, you probably have had times in life where you took a break from your all-time favorite craft. There are some die hard crochet fans who have never missed an opportunity to hone their skills. But what about those of us who can get swept up in life, wake up one morning, and realize how long it’s been since we’ve picked up a crochet hook and some yarn? What in the world can we do to return to crochet? Here are a few tips to get you back on the stitching track again.
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A large hook and thin yarn make this neckwarmer airy and light. It looks great in yarn with a halo, and it closes with a button, but you don’t even need to make a buttonhole.

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Making crossed stitches is a pretty simple affair once you get the hang of it. There are two ways to cross stitches: By crossing the second stitch in front of the first stitch, or crossing the second stitch in back of the first. This tutorial teaches you to make the former.

If you’re left handed, you can hover over the pictures with your cursor to see the left hand view.

Start making your stitch (mine is a tr). Instead of inserting your hook into the next stitch, skip the number of stitches indicated by your pattern (3 stitches in this example), and insert the hook in the next stitch after the skipped stitches.

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Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? As a kid snow on Christmas was a pretty high priority, but not so much that we couldn’t drive to my Grandma’s house for all the holiday festivities. Those years have long since passed and since a white Christmas isn’t in my forecast for this year I thought I’d whip up a little snowman applique to remind me of all those warm Christmas time memories. This frosty fellow would be perfect perched on your gift tags, for embellishing kid’s clothes or any other project that might need a bit of sprucing up for the holidays.

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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! These flowers make great appliques that can be sewn or pinned onto clothing, bags, or anything you’d like to spruce up. The two layers give extra depth and color to each flower. Each flower is crocheted in one piece, although there are two layers, so that no sewing is required to create the flowers! Feel free to mix and match colors to create unique flowers. Click here to see full pattern details!

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Okay, I have been going through Crochet Spot’s freebies and the store, AGAIN, and remembering the things I have made from them. What have I discovered? I have realized that some of the patterns are very addictive and you cannot stop at one. I mean who can resist those cute little chickens, or the scarves, beanies and doilies? They all make up really quickly and use different yarns and suddenly they are all different.

Now I don’t know about you but there are only a certain amount of toys and cat toys I can make. For starters my young nieces and nephews, and not so young daughters have about all they can take with crochet toys. And cat toys, well I don’t have a cat and don’t know anybody with one, but they’re oh so cute and in the cupboard. Made too many flowers? Then STICK A FLOWER ON IT and sell it.
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This capelet is light and airy, but it’s also surprisingly warm. It uses tall stitches, so it’s quick to work up and very open. The cape has a very loose drape but can be blocked or starched for a more crisp fabric. Close it up with ties or a pin or leave it open for a more casual look.

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Crossed stitches are great. They add visual interest to a project, and they look the same way on either side, so it’s possible to keep a reversible project reversible. There are two ways to cross stitches: By crossing the second stitch in front of the first stitch, or crossing the second stitch in back of the first. This tutorial deals with the latter.

For left handers, you can hover over the pictures with your cursor to see the left hand view.

Start making your stitch (mine is a dc). Instead of inserting your hook into the next stitch skip the number necessary for your pattern (2 stitches in this example) and insert the hook in the next stitch after the skipped stitches.

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I love Christmas and shopping for the perfect gift for everyone on my list. It’s a special time of year to show those close to you how much they really mean to you. I have several people on my list who love crafting as much as I do. Since we all dabble in about a 101 different projects at a time it’s sometimes hard to know what supplies to buy and stick beneath the tree. So, for the yarn lovers I crocheted this gift card holder that will be home to a gift card from one of my favorite yarn shops. This quick project adds a handmade touch that your creative friends are sure to love!

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