Crochet Pattern: Hourglass Scarf

By Candace – September 21st, 2012 14 Comments
The weather is only just starting to get cooler, so you have time to stay two steps ahead of the falling temperatures. This skinny scarf is just open enough to balance out the warmth of your yarn. The tall stitches work up quickly, so you can work on it in the afternoon and drape it around your neck the same evening.

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Talk Like a Pirate Day Sale!

By Rachel Choi – September 19th, 2012 Be the first to comment
Ahoy crochet mateys! Let’s celebrate September 19th, Talk Like a Pirate Day, with a fun pirate sale. Not only can we talk like pirates, but we can dress like pirates too! Visit the Crochet Spot Store to purchase the Pirate Hat crochet pattern for 40% OFF. You can also crochet a little pirate friend using the Pirate Teddy Bear crochet pattern, which is also 40% OFF. What a steal! But why stop there? Feel free to roam around the store to find other treasures that you may enjoy crocheting.

Have fun crocheting and talking like a pirate! Arrr!

How to Line to a Crocheted Bag

By Rachel Lendyak-Peters – September 18th, 2012 11 Comments
We put so much thought, energy and love into our projects, so it may be a little disheartening when your beautiful crocheted bag just isn’t doing the job you want it to do. There is a simple solution though: A fabric lining! I know what you’re thinking – If this requires a sewing machine, count me out. Don’t be intimidated. I already know you are super crafty because you are reading this page.

What a great little crocheted bag! So pretty and so practical…. Wait… that isn’t helpful at all!

Why not expand your horizons a bit! The best part is that since the lining is on the inside, little mistakes will go completely unnoticed!
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Crochet Pattern: Candy Corn Hat (5 Sizes)

By Rachel Choi – September 16th, 2012 Be the first to comment
There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Get ready for Halloween by crocheting this easy candy corn hat. The hat is crocheted in 5 different sizes from baby to large adult so that you can crochet one for everyone in the family. The hat is crocheted from the top down, while changing colors along the way to create the candy corn pattern. For those of you who are extra creative, feel free to embellish the hat with appliques or even add a cute face.

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Crochet Pattern: Eggplant Play Food

By Emilee Gettle – September 15th, 2012 2 Comments
Our produce is finally starting to slow down in our massive gardens. Looking back, one of our most prolific crops was eggplant! It is one of my husband’s favorite vegetables. It takes a bit of creativity to come up with new recipes to use up our bountiful harvest. Thankfully he never seems to tire of the cooking experiments! This week, since I have so much inspiration around me, I decided to create this eggplant play food pattern just for the fun of it! It is a great scrap saver project. If you choose to use wool yarn you could even felt the eggplant. Have fun!

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Only One Purpose For Crocheting?

By A Guest Writer – September 13th, 2012 10 Comments

A Guest Post by Jolanta Gustafsson.

Traditionally we knit or crochet things for our everyday use. It can be things to wear, or it can be something for our home. However, there is a new trend in knitting/crochet that has a totally different aim. And that is to cheer up public places by displaying knitted/crocheted fabrics or motifs usually around trees or lamp-posts.

The trend has many names: yarnbombing, yarnstorming, graffiti knitting, or knit graffiti, to mention a few. As some of the names indicate, this trend is a combination of knitting/crochet and graffiti. But since knitted/crocheted displays do not harm or destroy the environment, knit graffiti is usually more welcome.
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Crochet Pattern: Vented Bracelet

By Candace – September 11th, 2012 8 Comments
Here’s a simple bracelet good for newer crocheters. It also gives you a reason to dive into your button collection and finally use those odd leftover buttons that are too nice to just get rid of. The pattern will create a simple openwork texture that will be fun to wear for adults and children.

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Crochet Pattern: Lanyard Wine Glass Holder

By Rachel Choi – September 9th, 2012 3 Comments
There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Crochet this wine glass holder if you’d prefer not to carrying around your wine glass at parties. If you often talk with your hands or just need to be hands free, this wine glass holder is for you! This wine glass holder allows you to wear your wine glass around your neck. The holder is crocheted in a pretty lace pattern. To use the holder, insert the foot of the glass through the bottom hole and slide the holder in place.

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Crochet Pattern: Baby Rain Boots

By A Guest Writer – September 7th, 2012 13 Comments

A Guest Post by Lillian Hoover.

For rainy days, what better way to dress up a baby’s feet than with rain boots? Easy and quick to make, these booties are something every mom would enjoy! The booties are crocheted in the round from the bottom up, with no sewing required.


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How to Make Your Own Crochet Pattern

By Rachel Choi – September 5th, 2012 8 Comments

As a designer of many crochet patterns, I’m often asked how I design my own patterns. The design process is probably different from designer to designer and there’s no one right or wrong way to design. Outlined below is what I do each time I make a new crochet pattern. My process probably isn’t as strict or structured as you may think! It is a fairly simple and easy process.
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