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Standard Blanket Measurements: Free Printable PDF

Just a handy printable chart to use when making a pattern to size. From stroller to king size, find out how wide and long to make your blanket. I hope you find this helpful! Blanket-MeasurementsDownload

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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.

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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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

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Why I Love to Crochet

And Why I Started I-crochet.com Welcome friends!  I’m Debi and I crochet.  Some would say it’s an addiction. I say it’s a creative outlet. A Funny Story… After a medical procedure, I asked the recovery room nurse if I said anything while waking up from anesthesia.  I was worried that I’d said something embarrassing.  She said, “No, you just… Continue reading Why I Love to Crochet

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3 Ways I was able to Successfully Adapt my Crochet Hooks to use with One Hand.

I hope they work for you, too! Why I Needed to Crochet with the Use of One Hand Awhile back, I had a painful shoulder injury, which was diagnosed as a “frozen” shoulder.  There’s a more technical medical term, but it definitely felt like it was frozen in place.  I was unable to crochet due to the… Continue reading 3 Ways I was able to Successfully Adapt my Crochet Hooks to use with One Hand.