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Crochet some skinny gnome decorations for your Christmas tree. Make a few to liven up your gift wrapping. Finished size is approximately 5" tall x 1.5" wide, and instructions are included to lengthen the ornament if you would prefer. Each ornament takes just a few yards of worsted and eyelash yarn, …
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some new crochet patterns to try out and I'm particularly interested in patterns for home decor items. Do you have any favorite crochet patterns for things like throw blankets, pillows, or wall hangings? I'd love to hear your suggestions. Thanks in advance,
Hey every I'm new obviously, I just kinda stumbled into this I'm not very crafty myself I was just looking for a few crochet patterns to send to a friend, but my mom on the other hand very much so... How do I invite her to join?
There's no cuter winter animal than a penguin! Decorate your Christmas tree with a flock of Penguin Butt Ornaments this year. This crochet pattern works up quickly using just a few yards of worsted weight yarn or Pipsqueak yarn (or other fluffy yarn), so it's a great stash buster. Crochet a few orna…
ALUMINUM CROCHET HOOK CONVERSION Metric (mm) US UK/Canada 2.0 - 14 2.25 B/1 13 2.5 - 12 2.75 C/2 - 3.0 - 11 3.25 D/3 10 3.5 E/4 9 3.75 F/5 - 4.0 G/6 8 4.5 - 7 5.0 H/8 6 5.5 I/9 5 6.0 J/10 4 6.5 K/10.5 3 7.0 - 2 8.0 L/11 0 9.0 M/13 00 10.0 N/15 000 16.0 P/16 - 16.0 Q - 19 S -
Hi everyone, I'm on the hunt for a new crochet pattern to try out. I'm looking for something that's challenging but not too difficult, and something that will make a beautiful finished project. Specifically, I'm looking for a pattern that uses a combination of basic stitches (like single crochet and…
US/Canadian and UK Crochet Abbreviations There is a difference between the crochet stitch terminology in North America and that used in Europe/Australia/NZ Canada/USA UK/Australia/Europe sl st - slip stitch sl st - slip stitch sc - single crochet dc - double crochet hdc - half double crochet htr - h…
Crochet Chart Symbols Stitch charts in crochet and knit patterns are being used more and more as an addition to or in place of words to describe a pattern stitch. Following are the standardized crochet symbols that have been adopted by members of the Craft Yarn Council and are considered to be the c…
Head/hat Size Chart - knitted or crocheted hats should be made about 1- 1 1/2" smaller around than the head circumference, as the hats should stretch and sizes are not an exact science! If you make it, someone will fit into it. =) IMPORTANT! * Height given here is measured BEFORE you turn the brim u…
Hi everyone, I just finished making a beautiful afghan for my sister's birthday and I'm so proud of how it turned out! It's my first time making such a large project and I learned so much in the process. I used a few new tools and techniques that really helped me with the project, and I'm excited to…
Hi everyone, I'm new to crochet and I'm having some trouble with my current project. I'm trying to make a hat but I can't seem to get the stitches to look even. Can anyone offer some advice or tips on how to improve my technique? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance,
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a good pattern for a crochet baby blanket. I've seen a few that I like but I'd love to get some recommendations from the community. I'm looking for something relatively simple but still stylish and cute. Thanks in advance,
Hi everyone, I recently purchased a new set of crochet hooks and I'm absolutely loving them! They're so smooth and make crocheting so much easier. I've also been using a yarn cutter pendant and it's been a game-changer. What are your favorite tools for crochet projects? Best, Lyla
Hi all, I'm currently working on a crochet blanket and I'm having some trouble with the pattern. I'm not sure if I'm misunderstanding the instructions or if there's a mistake in the pattern. Has anyone else run into this problem and found a solution? Thanks in advance, Olivia
Hello Everyone, when I started crocheting I purchased a Journal. When I found an interesting stitch or pattern I would write it in my journal. Whenever I crocheted one of the patterns or stitches I would add any information I found helpful while crocheting. It's amazing how useful this has been when…
Hi all, Did you know that the oldest crochet artifact dates back to the early 19th century? It's a crochet sampler that was found in an archaeological dig in South America. It's amazing to think about how long people have been enjoying this craft! Best, Bella
Decorate your tree with a new take on the polar bear, a classic symbol of Christmas. Crochet a few Polar Bear Butt Ornaments for your Christmas tree this year. This crochet pattern works up quickly using just a few yards of Pipsqueak yarn (or other fluffy yarn), so it's a great stash buster. Crochet…
I have a table that is 1/2 circle. I would love to crochet a doily for it.
