It’s that time of the year again! As a THANK YOU to all the loyal Crochet Spot readers, we’re hosting the annual 40% off flower sale. We’ve discounted a bunch of other patterns as well!! What better way to give thanks than to give flowers? The sale starts now and ends on April 24, 2013 at 11:59PM EST. So feel free to check out the store, and see which pattern’s you’d like for 40% off.

Like last year, we’re also hosting a Premium Pattern Membership giveaway! That means one lucky person will be able to download an unlimited amount of patterns from the store for an entire year. Current members and any new members that sign up by May 1, 2013 will be entered into this drawing. The winner will be randomly selected and informed by email. Good luck everyone!

Thanks again to all the Crochet Spot readers! Crochet Spot wouldn’t be the great place it is today without you and your support.

P.S. You can see most of the flower patterns in the Toy and Novelty Items category but don’t forget to check out the other categories as well for the extra patterns that are on sale!

There are many ways to join crocheted pieces together. This tutorial will focus upon joining two granny squares together using slip stitches and the outside loops. This particular technique can be used to join any crocheted pieces together, including seams on garments or accessories. The resulting seam is very strong and will make your pieces look like they are sitting side by side. I like this seam for modular pillows, blankets, and bags.

For the purpose of this tutorial, I will be using pieces and joining yarn in contrasting colors. If all of the pieces and joining yarn are of the same color, this seam should be invisible. Yarn and hook size do not matter for this practice tutorial.

If you’d like to follow along step by step, you may first use the granny square crochet pattern to make two 2-round granny squares. Then use your remaining yarn and your hook to follow along. If you need to review the slip stitch, check out the slip stitch tutorial.

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Joined with itself or other motifs, this delicate star will look lovely in a finished piece. It also makes a great accent for apparel and accessories and can even stand alone as a piece of jewelry or a bookmark.

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There’s a new Crochet Pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This cabled bag has an interesting shape and texture. It is spacious enough to be an everyday purse or carry a small craft project. A simple cable pattern, with bobbles placed down the middle, crisscrosses its way down the front of the body. The body of the bag is crocheted all in one piece, then the straps are crocheted separately and sewn on. The pattern starts with the front of the bag, working from the top down. Then the back of the back is crocheted working from the bottom up.

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Hi! My name is Amy Lynn Yarbrough. I’m so thrilled to be a part of Crochet Spot’s Professional team since it is something right up my alley. Creativity runs in my family, and growing up each of my siblings, as well as myself, were encouraged to follow our interests and accept them as God-given talents.

In my family you’ll find interests in just about anything: painting, drawing, carpentry, jewelry-making, leather-working, photography, sculpting, 3D artistry, etc. It can get quite involved when you’re trying to remember who does what. And since I was homeschooled, the scenario for learning never ceased. Learning was an adventure instead of just something you had to do. Life should be about learning and enjoying it.

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Appliqués are excellent ways to customize blankets, clothing, bags, and anything else that might need a personalized element. These fishy friends would look great on a child’s blanket or even a beach towel. Feel free to experiment with different colors and designs. Let your creativity guide your crocheting and you’ll have a keeper every single time!

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We’re well into April and I am here to tell you that spring is coming! I know that many of my friends in the northern United States have been battling a long and difficult winter. For me, there’s no lack of crochet inspiration up there. I’ve traditionally crocheted with larger yarns, typically worsted weight or higher, and scarves, hats, and cowls are always at the top of my project list. However, when it comes to springtime, and living in this hot and humid Florida climate, I need to turn my sights to lighter weight yarns and versatile, transitional garments. Enter the crocheted shawl.
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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This market bag is great for carrying groceries, but can also be used as a beach bag or sports bag. This bag is crocheted seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. The mesh pattern creates a stretchy fabric that allow for many items to easily fit inside. The strap can be crocheted as long or as short as desired to create a short handle or a long shoulder strap, whichever you prefer! You can line the bag if you desire a less stretchy bag.

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These cute hats are great for dolls, decorations, or even your pets! Just choose colors that are fun and playful. Give it a pom-pom on top, sew some random shapes with a contrasting color, or use a plethora of beautiful colors. The options are endless!

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To add a delicate touch to your hairstyle this spring, try this skinny headband. Mix and match different threads and different beads to create subtle sparkle or for a more showy, glitzy look.

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