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.

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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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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This scarf has a diamond pattern that is a nice cross between being lacy and solid. The pattern resembles filet crochet, but all you need to know to crochet this scarf is the chain and double crochet stitch. The scarf is made with light weight yarn so that it drapes easier around the neck without being stiff. This accessory can be great for both cold and warm weather. Click here to see full pattern details!

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A Guest Post by Linda Cee.

My goal for this year was to crochet enough ornaments to decorate an entire Christmas tree (even a small one would be good). I saw a picture online once of a white tree that had blue crocheted snowflakes in all different sizes and shades of blue then a silver garland crocheted from some really glittery yarn. The best part was the topper, it was a white thread angel that was incredibly lacy and must have taken forever to make. The whole thing was so gorgeous it literally took my breath away.
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The holidays are right around the corner! If you’ve waited until the last minute to start crocheting your holiday gifts, don’t worry. Here’s a list of crochet patterns that are quick to crochet. After digging through all the crochet patterns on the site, it was hard to narrow down the patterns to share in this post. If you don’t find a quick pattern that’s right for you, feel free to roam through the crochet archives as there are plenty more patterns to choose from. The first half of this list are patterns that are available in the Crochet Spot Store, while the second half of the list are freebie patterns. Enjoy the patterns, and have fun with your last minute crocheting!
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‘Tis the season for gatherings and parties. Stand out and look perfectly festive with the right accessories. This choker style necklace looks great in bright seasonal colors. Add metallic beads, and you have a lot of color combinations to mix, match, and wear out.

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While digging through my boxes of holiday decorations I found garland after garland of holly. So, this week’s pattern is, you guessed it, a holly applique. I think this would look so sweet around the hem of a child’s dress. It could also be used to spruce up your Christmas gift tags. You could also turn it into an ornament and send it in your holiday cards as a small gift. If you give baskets of baked goods to your neighbors, you could sew this applique on the towel lining the basket. Your creativity is the only limit to the uses for this pattern. Have fun!

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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Crochet this children’s sized purse for a little girl who loves to act like a diva! The bag is worked in the round from the bottom up using a fun and simple stitch pattern. The top of the purse has a fun fur edging that any fabulous girly girl will love. The handles are then sewn to the top of the bag and can be crochet longer or shorter if desired. Click here to see full pattern details!

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A Guest Post by Tameko.

Crochet came into my life in 2008. While I have always been around ladies who enjoyed the art of crochet throughout my entire life, I did not start working with crochet until much later in life. One of the things I realized while working on a pattern is that the activity itself is very calming and ushers in much needed meditation time.
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While thinking about the problem of replicating the knitted drop-stitch effect in crochet, I hit upon an idea. Solomon’s Knot might work if it was stacked instead of worked as a net. Fortunately for those of us who like the look of strategically dropped knit stitches, it does work, and once you get past the foundation row, it’s easy for an experienced crocheter to work up. If you get stuck, remember to check out the links in the Special Instructions section to get an idea of how the stitches should be made.

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