I LOVE post stitches. Whether in the context of ribbing, overlay crochet, or the ever-popular crocodile stitch, I think post stitching is one of the most versatile and useful tricks in the crocheter's arsenal. Post stitching can create a number of looks that are completely unique to crochet, but I often rely on the simple... Continue Reading →
Glow-in-the-Dark Mushroom Free Pattern
Welcome to day two of the Halloween Special! Day one featured a handspun pumpkin (handspunpkin?) which was more of a description than an actual tutorial, but today you'll never guess what I've got here. It's glow-in-the-dark. It's a mushroom. It's a FREE PATTERN! This spooky fungus is cute and quick and has a little secret... Continue Reading →
Halloween Special: Crochet Pumpkin
Um, Halloween is amazing. It's like Christmas for the spooky kids. It's like Thanksgiving for the sweet tooth crowd. And most importantly ITS AN EXCUSE FOR ADULTS TO PLAY DRESS UP. Also, have you disemboweled a gourd recently? Satisfying. The Fairy Tale Pumpkin pattern from Crochet Dynamite I used to get started, though I mostly... Continue Reading →