Today I'm sharing a tutorial for the Waistcoat Stitch, aka the Knit Stitch! Despite the name, this stitch is a crochet stitch that's actually very simple - it's basically just single crochet - but creates a distinctive structure that's perfect for tightly formed fabric with a smooth surface texture. Plus, it looks a bit like... Continue Reading →
In not one but TWO of my recent projects I've come up against that ubiquitous trait of circular crochet: The Lean. Crochet stitches, for the most part, tend to lean in the direction of the dominant hand - so if you're a right-handed crocheter, your stitches will lean right, and if you are a lefty,... Continue Reading →
I've always loved the bowler, a.k.a derby hat, and I think this cute but classy style looks great with anything! So I was inspired to create a crochet version, with a vintage-y feel and body stiff enough to maintain the classic bowler shape. The Vintage Derby pattern is the result, a pretty simple crochet pattern... Continue Reading →
Update! : To see all available sizes for the FREE Elf Coat pattern and all the free add-ons to the pattern, visit the Elf Coat FAQ page for links! I am very excited to have finally finished my Elf Coat size medium! I rolled out the pattern early, and then worked my butt off so... Continue Reading →
The free pattern I'm offering today is a rework of a design I've been using for ages! I started making these netted caps way back when I had white girl dreads, to keep my hair out of my way while traveling. After I got rid of the 'locks, I kept using this style of... Continue Reading →
A few days ago I released the Tunisian Simple Stitch Tutorial, mostly from material I had already compiled for my Shaman Coat pattern, which utilizes that stitch. Well, that post was a pre-game for what I have to offer today, which is the Tunisian Knit Stitch Tutorial. Tunisian (also called Afghan) crochet is a method... Continue Reading →
Today I'm bringing to the blog a tutorial for the style of crochet known as Tunisian (also called Afghan) crochet, a method that uses a long hook to keep multiple stitch loops on the hook before working them back off to complete them. There are many different Tunisian stitches, but one of the most basic... Continue Reading →
