Crochet a Chain Stitch Scarf Necklace

crochet a chain stitch scarf necklace

The other day I showed you the basics of crochet, namely chaining and making single crochet. I also shared a simple washcloth pattern you can make with just those two techniques, but what if you want something even simpler? Here’s a chain stitch scarf or necklace that is exactly that. Nothing but chain stitches. All […]

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Crocheted Flower Hair Clips

Crochet a simple flower and turn it into a hair clip.

There’s always an Iron Craft Challenge around Valentine’s Day to make something involving hearts and/or flowers. Last year I made these adorable crocheted hearts and a little felt envelope to put them in. They have been a huge hit and were perfect when the girl transitioned to kindergarten this year. Anyway, I decided I wanted […]

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Crochet Slippers for Everyone

25 cozy crocheted slippers

Pretty much everyone knows that I’m pretty much always cold, and I’m doing everything I can this winter to keep from feeling cold all the time. I’ve been wearing handknit socks most of the time because they are so much warmer than commercially made socks, but I feel a longing to knit and crochet slippers […]

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Crafty Links for the Week of November 16

check out these great links from my crafty friends.

My crafty friends have been busy again, and this week they’re sharing new designs, book and pattern reviews, and some cool ways to feel more confident picking colors. Check out their links below, and if you missed my craft post last week for the DIY Dreamcatcher made with a mason jar lid, I’d love it […]

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Tunisian Crochet Basket

tunisian crochet basket

This week’s Iron Craft Challenge was about making something that looks like something else. I had a problem coming up with what I wanted to do, and then I thought about Tunisian crochet, which looks kind of woven (and while you’re doing it, it looks more like knitting because you have multiple stitches on your […]

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