Want a colorful accessory to bring together an outfit, to stick in a stocking stuffer or make for a teacher appreciation gift? Look no further! Finish the project from beginning to end in well under an hour and play around with different color combination for added fun.
A simple way to add texture to garments, accessories or bathroom/kitchen projects is to add ribbing. Both vertical and horizontal ribbing can be created by learning three very easy and helpful techniques.
Horizontal ribbing
To make a successful horizontal stitch you simply have to learn where the back loops in a sc, hdc, dc or tc are. Crocheting in Front, Back and Both Loops is a good place to start learning!
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This textured single crochet stitch is great for adding a ridged look and a bit of extra thickness to full sized afghans or for washcloths and face scrubbies! Want to know where the back loops are in sc? See Crochet in Front, Back or Both Loops for more information.
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Beanies, hats, skull caps, tossle caps or whatever you choose to call them are my favorite thing to crochet. What makes them fun for me is that they are essentially a blank slate to pour some creativity and personality into.
I mentioned here in the post Making a Warmer Winter a few ways to thicken and add warmth to beanies, but what about adding a little bit of pizazz?
Do you have any other ideas on beautifying beanies? Have any questions about the suggestions I’ve made here? Please don’t hestitate to comment!
This bow is super simple, super cute and super versatile. Sew it onto a blanket, a beanie, a purse or a headband for an extra bit of girly or add it to a hair clip for an adorable hair accessory.
Making scarfs is a fun and relaxing crocheting experience. You can add a punch of color to your wardrobe and warmth to your outer wear in one knock out punch. Modeled after the ‘chevron stitch’ that was very popular in the 70’s and 80’s ,this scarf is both classic and fashionable. Finished size and instructions below are for a DK weight scarf made with a J hook, but gauge is not important for this pattern. Keep in mind the bulkier the yarn, the thicker, wider and longer your scarf will be. Experiment with colors, yarn weights and the length of the scarf to make yours unique!
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Finished Size: 8″ (20.32 cm) wide, 30″ (76.2 cm) long
| Materials: DK weight yarn approx. 340 yards (7 oz.) Crochet Hook J (6.00 mm) |
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Gauge: not important for this pattern.
Need help understanding the abbreviations and symbols? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart!
Sites like Crochet Spot are great for kicking off a new hobby like crocheting! But where do you begin? Here are some tips and links for effortlessly starting to learn to crochet!
Learn the terms and abbreviations! Start with this very comprehensive Crochet Abbreviations Chart. Begin at the top and work your way down the list, learning each term as you go.
Master the basic stitches! Getting a firm grasp on the stitches that are used in most of the patterns you’ll come across is key. Use these links to learn the five basic foundations of crochet: Slip Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Here at Crochet Spot we love questions and feedback. Having a problem with a pattern? Don’t be afraid to ask questions, we’ll get to them as soon as possible!
Move on to an easy pattern! Reading patterns can be challenging, so before you choose your first crochet pattern, check out How to Read Crochet Patterns. Then you’re ready to start an easy pattern. Below is a list with links to patterns that are easy and fun enough to keep you motivated.
If you’re already a crocheting pro, bookmark this Getting Started post anyways to pass on to friends and acquaintances who are interested in your craft! Does crocheting bring you joy? Share, share, share!
Share here as well if you have any questions or comments!
This last week of cool coasters features a more multi-purpose coaster. Change up materials, colors and gauge to make a fun applique, a great valentines day gift or as the pattern below has instructions for, an interest adding coaster for your home! See the previous weeks’ coaster patterns: Cool Coasters 1, Cool Coasters 2 and Cool Coasters 3.
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Finished Size: 5″ (12.7 cm) X 5″ (12.7 cm)
| Materials: Sport Weight Yarn approx. 10 yards (4 g) Crochet Hook G (4.25 mm) |
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Note on Weight: pattern shown using mercerized cotton to give coasters a ‘stiffer’ feel and retain form
Gauge: rounds 1-3 measure 1″ (2.54 cm) across
Need help understanding the abbreviations and symbols? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart!
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Every time I log on Facebook I ‘run’ to the Crochet Spot page to check out who ‘likes’ the newest posts and if anyone has posted a new photo of something they have made from a pattern on Crochet Spot.
I’ve been pleased as a plum to see a few of my patterns reproduced on Facebook! Have you shared finished projects and crochet tips/ideas on Facebook?
There are some naysayers in the world who say that social networking is the downfall of society. I think the total opposite, rather than a downfall it’s one of the greatest resources in the history of humanity! Ideas can be freely shared, people can build businesses, social existences, share stories and experiences. Crocheting has become an even more popular craft and hobby due to the popularity of crochet patterns and instructions on the internet.
Social network and crochet at the same time, become a fan of the Crochet Spot Facebook Page!
This pattern includes instructions for a square coaster pattern, which is unique because it’s done in rounds instead of rows. These coasters look great stacked up, tied with a ribbon and given out as gifts (great Christmas gift ideas for teachers!). This is a perfect pattern for a beginner or a child’s first crochet project.
See Cool Coasters 1 and Cool Coasters 2 and one last week of free coaster patterns to come!
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