I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream! Who can resist a frosty scoop of homemade strawberry ice cream atop a crispy, crunchy ice cream cone? Sounds pretty good to me right about now. This sweet project whips up in no time and can be used so many ways. You can sew this fat-free cone on a little girl’s dress or a baby’s blanket. You could stitch two together to make a little pouch for candies. Make several and sew them together to make a darling light scarf. You can also switch up the flavor appeal by changing the colors of the cones crowing glory.

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Crochet and yoga is not such an unlikely pair. I have realized throughout my time as a crocheter and as a yogini that there are many fun crochet projects that can be enjoyed by a yoga practitioner.

Yoga is about meditation. Crochet as an activity is very meditative. So in that way particular the two come together nicely. Just the act of allowing yourself to be in the moment of your crochet projects is like yoga. You learn how to surrender to the process of creating the project from an idea or pattern to a tangible item.
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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This is a fun and cute hat to crochet and wear. The pattern comes in 5 sizes ranging from baby to large adult. The hat is crocheted in the round from the top down. The pink “icing” has a spiraled texture and the brown “wrapper” has a simple ribbing texture. The cupcake hat fits like a beanie, but you can adjust the length of each hat using the instructions within the pattern if desired. This pattern is not recommended for beginners unless you’re up for a challenge!

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There is a bakery near where I am whiling the winter away in northern California that sells a myriad of macaroons. They are so beautiful in shades of mint green, pink and chocolate. Each one gracefully rests upon the other encased in apothecary jars. I love to stop at the bakery and just admire every little detail they add to their baked goods. So, for those of you who are tempted by macaroons like I am, here’s a crochet pattern just for you. Your kids are sure to love them almost as much as the real thing.

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Starting chains can be pretty annoying when you want a straight edge. They can really take away from the look of a scarf or blanket that doesn’t have any edging around it. Luckily, you can get rid of them with this variation of a double crochet stitch. Now you can get the height and the first stitch all in one.

You can hover over the images to get a left-handed view.

To start, draw up the starting loop to the height of a dc.

Holding the loop still with your finger, yarn over with the loop. You now have three loops on the hook.

Yarn over, pull through two loops. You now have two loops on the hook.

Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Now you can skip the first dc (you already made it) and continue normally unless the chain counts as a dc in your pattern.

If you need any help, feel free to ask questions in the comment section.

This big bow is a great first pattern for new crocheters. It’s versatile and can be used on a barrette, on a hat, to wrap a present, or whatever you want to put a bow on. Before you know it, you can have a pile of these to use now or save to put on another project.

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There are mothers and grandmothers who are affectionately and intently crocheting as we speak. They are trying out new hooks, yarns, patterns, and they are blessing us with their creations.

In addition, the crocheting mothers and grandmothers of the world are passing down this wonderful craft to us, whether directly or indirectly. They are giving us something to remember them by, even if we don’t recognize it at first.
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There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This mile a minute styled blanket is crocheted in several long, skinny strips that are then sewn together. Mile a minute blankets allow for you to crochet strips of the blanket one at a time without having to carry around an entire blanket, which is great if you are crocheting away from home or during the warmer weather months. Each strip is filled with shell stitches, and the ends of the strip are nicely curved to create a scalloped edge on the finished blanket.

All purchases help to support Crochet Spot and are greatly appreciated! Please log in or create a new account at the Crochet Spot Store to purchase this pattern. Premium Pattern Members may log into the store and download the pattern for free.

If you crochet, at some point, I’m sure you’ve heard of prayer shawls. The first time I ever heard of them was at the Unity Church I attended years ago.

Instantly, I was in love with this particular crochet creation. I realized right away that it wasn’t about religion; it was about spending time with an activity I love to share something nice with someone else. It was all about giving.
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This bowl makes an interesting piece for the coffee table when you put your favorite things in it. Use it to hold candies or to show off your latest works in progress. For extra fun, you can try crocheting it in wool and felting it for an even tighter fabric and smaller bowl.

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