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Crochet Pattern: Broomstick Lace Wrap

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns on April 18th, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 10 Comments

New in the Crochet Spot Store, this elegant wrap can be worn in so many ways! Wear it around your shoulders when you get cold, around your neck as a fashionable scarf, or any way you desire. As the name implies, this wrap is crocheted using the broomstick lace technique. This pattern is great for practicing and learning broomstick lace. Prior experience with broomstick lace is not required, although it would be beneficial.

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All purchases help to support Crochet Spot and are greatly appreciated! Please login or create a new account at the Crochet Spot Store to purchase this pattern. Premium Pattern Members may log into the store and download the pattern for free.

Book Review: Little Crochet

Posted in News on April 6th, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 10 Comments
Do you like crocheting items for babies and toddlers? If so, you might be interested in Little Crochet: Modern Designs for Babies and Toddlers by Linda Permann! In this review I’ll let you know what I personally think of the book (the good and the not so good), to help you figure out if this book is right for you.

First Impression
After doing a quick flip through the pages I can tell you that this is a pretty and really well made book! Don’t let the plain cover fool you. There’s a bunch of patterns that I had to “ouuu” and “ahhhh” at. The pictures really give you the “I want to make that” feeling. Kudos to the photographer (Heather Weston)! Okay, let’s get onto the nitty gritty…

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Crochet Pattern: Animal Baby Booties

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns on April 3rd, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 8 Comments

New in the Crochet Spot Store, this pattern set includes 3 different baby bootie sizes and 5 different animals to crochet! Each animal pattern has 3 sizes to correspond to the 3 different bootie sizes. The 5 animals include the teddy bear, bunny rabbit, cat, dog, and mouse. Feel free to crochet the whole set of animal baby booties for your baby! The pattern also includes an optional tie that can be placed on the booties so they won’t fall off of your baby’s wiggling feet. The ability to embroider the animal faces is required.

Please visit the Animal Baby Booties page for more information on this pattern! If you need any help while crocheting your baby booties, just let me know and I’ll help you out!

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All purchases help to support Crochet Spot and are greatly appreciated! Please login or create a new account at the Crochet Spot Store to purchase this pattern. Premium Pattern Members may log into the store and download the pattern for free.

Crochet Spot Store Makeover

Posted in News on March 24th, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 6 Comments

Great news! The Crochet Spot Store now has a new face. It’s the same store, same patterns, just a new and better look!

I just got done making over the old Crochet Spot Store. You know, the store that had all those patterns crammed on one page. The store where you had to look at tiny pictures and scroll through the whole page to find a pattern. I have to admit that that store was designed back in the day when I only had 10 patterns, so it was definitely time for a store makeover!

The new Crochet Spot Store is easier to navigate with a category list on the side of the page. It provides a larger photo on each pattern’s page along with a more detailed description of the pattern. Plus, if you still want to look at all the patterns on one page, you can still do that!

Enough reading about the new store, go check it out! Here’s the link: //www.crochetspot.com/store/

I’m always working on something to improve the store, so feel free to leave me feedback in the comments below or via email!

Shamrock Fringe Crochet Video Tutorial

Posted in Tutorials and Help on March 23rd, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 5 Comments

Have you tried the Shamrock Shawlette crochet pattern? It’s never too early to start on one for next St. Patrick’s Day. You can also make one for everyday use.

Here is a video from Cris (a Crochet Spot reader) who shows you how to do the shamrock fringe that’s on the shawlette. She also provides some of her own tips that may help you out! Enjoy the video!

Crochet Pattern: Kaleido Coasters

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns on March 20th, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 4 Comments
New in the Crochet Spot Store, this coaster design is inspired by the fun colors and shapes you see when looking into a kaleidoscope! The Kaleido coasters are easy and fast to crochet. Make a bunch to create a entire set. Feel free to mix and match your favorite colors to customize the coasters to your liking. This pattern includes tips for making smooth color changes.

Also, feel free to check out the other kaleidoscope inspired patterns: Kaleido Blanket and the Kaleido Messenger Bag.

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Crochet Pattern: Liam the Leprechaun

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns on March 6th, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 9 Comments

New in the Crochet Spot Store, Liam the leprechaun is a fun character to crochet as a toy for children or as a collector’s item for adults. You can also use Liam to decorate for a St. Patrick’s Day event. This pattern is crocheted seamlessly in the round and contains a technique for smooth color changes. Liam is crocheted in multiple pieces that are sewn together. Minor embroidery skills are required to embroider the face. Feel free to crochet yourself a matching leprechaun hat using the leprechaun hat crochet pattern!


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Crochet Pattern: Irish Tam Hat – 5 Sizes

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns on February 27th, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 3 Comments
New to the Crochet Spot Store, the Irish Tam Hat (also know as a Tam o’ Shanter) is a fun accessory for St. Patrick’s Day or any other day of the year. The hat is crocheted seamlessly in the round and works up fairly quickly due to its short, slouchy style. This pattern includes a step-by-step photo tutorial for creating the pom pom with scissor and yarn.
Interested in other fun St. Patrick’s day hats? Check out the Crochet Pattern Leprechaun Hat.

Skill Level: crochet skill level easy

Finished Sizes: baby, toddler, child, woman, man (measurements and instructions for measuring are included within pattern)

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Crochet Pattern: Easy Adjustable Glittens

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns on February 21st, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 7 Comments
Glittens (also know as a glommits) have the warmth and comfort from mittens, and the dexterity and mobility from fingerless gloves. Wear them as mittens to keep your fingers snug, but convert then to gloves by flipping over the top and securing it with the button when you need to use your fingers. With step-by-step photos, this unconventional pattern shows you how to customize the gilttens for any hand size you desire. If you’re looking for just classic mittens, check out the Crochet Pattern: Easy Adjustable Mittens.

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Crochet Pattern: Striped Poncho

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns on February 14th, 2011 by Rachel Choi – 14 Comments

Add some flare to your outfit with this striped poncho! Ponchos are extra roomy and super comfortable to wear while adding a fun style to your wardrobe. It’s like having your favorite blanket wrapped around you all day, but having it be much more fashionable acceptable. This pattern features a series of netted stripes which creates an easy drape and keeps the poncho from being too hot and heavy. The roominess on the poncho allows for it to fit most adult women from extra skinny to extra large. Crocheted in one piece, no sewing is required for this pattern!


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