This blanket not only looks pretty, it feels amazing! So soft and cushy, like a comfy sweatshirt. It took me about 7-8 hours total to make it with some breaks. Materials used: Bernat Forever Fleece Super bulky 6 weight yarn (or any super bulky yarn, but this is so soft!!) Color A: White (I used almost 2… Continue reading Crochet this Soft, Chunky Millstone (Brick) Stitch Blanket: Free Pattern and Video Tutorial
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Learn to Crochet the Waffle Stitch
This is a rich, dense textured stitch, perfect for blankets, sweaters, scarves, pillows…anything that you’d like to have a nice, thick texture. It really looks like a waffle! Stitches used: Ch (chain) Dc (double crochet) Fpdc (front post double crochet) Chainless dc (sc, then go in the left loop of the sc and sc again)… Continue reading Learn to Crochet the Waffle Stitch
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Learn to Crochet the Basketweave Stitch; Perfect for Blankets!
Just like it sounds, this stitch looks like a woven basket! It’s great for blankets, scarves, shawls and even plant cozies! (Disclaimer: as an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission, at no charge to you, on purchases made through recommended links here.) Let’s get started! Stitches used: Double Crochet (dc) Front Post Double… Continue reading Learn to Crochet the Basketweave Stitch; Perfect for Blankets!
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Crochet this Chunky Textured Pillow Cover: Free Pattern and Video Tutorial #3 of 3!
So fast and easy! (Disclaimer: as an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission, at no charge to you, on purchases made through recommended links here.) 20” square pillow form Bernat Softee Chunky super bulky 6 weight yarn, Black 10 mm hook darning needle Scissors Three 1” buttons Ch 37 Row 1: Hdc into… Continue reading Crochet this Chunky Textured Pillow Cover: Free Pattern and Video Tutorial #3 of 3!
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Learn to Crochet a Single Crochet Back Loop Only Ribbed Border: Including Corners!
I love this stretchy border for hats, blankets and sweaters. It’s especially perfect for baby blankets. Watch my video tutorial and you’ll be making borders in no time! Disclaimer: as an Amazon affiliate, I may make a small commission on recommended items purchased through a link here at no extra cost to you. My favorite… Continue reading Learn to Crochet a Single Crochet Back Loop Only Ribbed Border: Including Corners!
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Crochet a Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet Border.
This is a perfect border for sweaters, blankets and hats. It’s stretchy and comfy! Learn how to make rounded corners, too! Disclaimer: as an Amazon affiliate, I may get a small commission on recommended items ordered through links here, at no extra cost to you. My favorite yarn: Bernat Forever Fleece, it’s so soft! Larger… Continue reading Crochet a Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet Border.
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Crochet this Handy Buttoned Pouch from a Chunky Flat Granny Square! Free Pattern and Video Tutorial.
Crochet this Handy Buttoned Pouch from a Chunky Flat Granny Square! Free Pattern and Video Tutorial.
Make this super easy, chunky granny square and turn it into a handy buttoned pouch. (Disclaimer: as an Amazon affiliate, I may get a small commission for purchases made through recommended links here, at no extra cost to you.) Whether you make it for yourself to hold lip gloss, credit cards, tissues, etc.; for a… Continue reading Crochet this Handy Buttoned Pouch from a Chunky Flat Granny Square! Free Pattern and Video Tutorial.
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Crochet this Easy Chunky Textured Pillow Cover: #2 of 3
Free Pattern and Video Tutorial Disclaimer: as an Amazon affiliate, I may make a small commission from purchases made through recommended links, at no extra charge to you. 12” x 20” pillow form Bernat Softee Chunky super bulky 6 weight yarn, Natural 10 mm hook Darning needle (I decided to go with a lumbar (rectangular)… Continue reading Crochet this Easy Chunky Textured Pillow Cover: #2 of 3
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Crochet this Chunky, Textured Pillow Cover: #1 of 3: Free patterns and video tutorials!
Coordinate these pillows with the chunky, textured 3 color blanket. Pillow Cover # 1 Materials I used: A 20” square pillow form The pillow form should be bigger than the cover so it will look nice and full. Bernat Softee Chunky Super Bulky 6 weight yarn, Teal One skein is 431 yards, 400 grams, I… Continue reading Crochet this Chunky, Textured Pillow Cover: #1 of 3: Free patterns and video tutorials!
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Using Inexpensive Makeup Sponges to Make Crochet Hooks More Comfortable
Are Crochet Hooks Hard for You to Use for Long Periods of Time? Try Using Makeup Sponges to Help You Crochet Comfortably. While I can usually crochet for long periods of time with hooks that are 4mm and larger, arthritis makes it difficult for me to comfortably use smaller hooks. I enjoy trying lots of… Continue reading Using Inexpensive Makeup Sponges to Make Crochet Hooks More Comfortable
