| A Guest Post by Tennyemaye.
Have you seen the new iPod nano? It’s soooo cute and itty bitty. Plan on giving one to your kids for Christmas, know a friend who has one, or did you, in fact, decide to treat yourself to one of these cuties? Make your iPod nano complete with a couple of these adorable crocheted cozies. |
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Add a handcrafted touch to your holiday decorations this Christmas. Or, spread the joy and make some (or a lot) for your friends! It works up quickly, so you can fill your tree with a rainbow of festive star-centered flowers.
Finished size: 2.2†(5.59 cm) wide x 2.7†(6.86 cm) tall, not including strap |
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Sites like Crochet Spot are great for kicking off a new hobby like crocheting! But where do you begin? Here are some tips and links for effortlessly starting to learn to crochet!
Learn the terms and abbreviations! Start with this very comprehensive Crochet Abbreviations Chart. Begin at the top and work your way down the list, learning each term as you go.
Master the basic stitches! Getting a firm grasp on the stitches that are used in most of the patterns you’ll come across is key. Use these links to learn the five basic foundations of crochet: Slip Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Here at Crochet Spot we love questions and feedback. Having a problem with a pattern? Don’t be afraid to ask questions, we’ll get to them as soon as possible!
Move on to an easy pattern! Reading patterns can be challenging, so before you choose your first crochet pattern, check out How to Read Crochet Patterns. Then you’re ready to start an easy pattern. Below is a list with links to patterns that are easy and fun enough to keep you motivated.
If you’re already a crocheting pro, bookmark this Getting Started post anyways to pass on to friends and acquaintances who are interested in your craft! Does crocheting bring you joy? Share, share, share!
Share here as well if you have any questions or comments!
Crochet Timothy the Turkey as a cute, decorative item for Thanksgiving or as a special toy for a child. Timothy is crocheted amigurumi style in the round. This turkey is made up of multiple parts that are fast to crochet. These parts are easily sewn together to create the turkey.
Finished Size: 7 1/2†(19 cm) tall, 6†(15 cm) wide
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Aside from being eye-catching, the popcorn stitch lends interesting texture to crochet work. This works great for cleaning items like washcloths or dishcloths. It also adds bulk—perfect for cold weather outerwear like hats.
Popcorn Stitch Swatch
This stitch can be made to pop out either in the front or the back of the work. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to do both. It also shows how to create the popcorn stitch for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters. Mousing over the images shows the photos for the left-handed tutorial.
The popcorn stitch is made by working a number of stitches into a single space or stitch (this particular tutorial uses 5 double crochet stitches). The hook is then pulled out of the working loop and inserted into the top of the first stitch in the set of stitches. If the hook is inserted from the front to the back of the work, the stitch will pop out in the right side (front) of the work. If inserted from back to front, the stitch will pop out in the wrong side (back) of the work. The working loop is picked up from there, and is pulled through and out of the first stitch. A single chain closes the popcorn stitch.
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Does anyone every crochet anything for Thanksgiving or do you skip right to Christmas? Or if you celebrate neither, is there a holiday you like to crochet for around this time of the year?
I’m asking, become I’m working on a few patterns, and was wondering what you would like to see. Anything holiday related? Perhaps some fun decor for the holidays or more gifts to put under the tree?
Let me know what you’re crocheting or would like to crochet for the holidays!
| A Guest Post by Allyson Elliot.
Crochet a simple, easy sweater for the winter weather. This sweater is a classic V-neck and made primarily with double crochet stitches. What makes this sweater special, is that it’s designed by Allyson, a 13-year-old crocheter!
Finished Size: 35″ (89 cm) bust, 16″ (40.5 cm) length
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Recently, Leighton Meester an actress you may recognize from the TV series Gossip Girl, was spotted at a movie premiere with a crocheted dress by Marc Jacobs. This dress received some negative feedback in the press, ranging from being too revealing to too odd of a combination. How many outfits have you seen that combine a gold breast plate with a crocheted bottom?
I love seeing folks wear crocheted clothing, but not so much when it makes crocheted clothes look bad. Crochet clothes in general are fun to make and wear! What do you think about this outfit? If anything, what would you do differently?
This last week of cool coasters features a more multi-purpose coaster. Change up materials, colors and gauge to make a fun applique, a great valentines day gift or as the pattern below has instructions for, an interest adding coaster for your home! See the previous weeks’ coaster patterns: Cool Coasters 1, Cool Coasters 2 and Cool Coasters 3.
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Finished Size: 5″ (12.7 cm) X 5″ (12.7 cm)
| Materials: Sport Weight Yarn approx. 10 yards (4 g) Crochet Hook G (4.25 mm) |
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Note on Weight: pattern shown using mercerized cotton to give coasters a ‘stiffer’ feel and retain form
Gauge: rounds 1-3 measure 1″ (2.54 cm) across
Need help understanding the abbreviations and symbols? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart!
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Unlike the original Family Beanie Set crochet pattern, this pattern is crocheted with larger stitches to make your project super quick. This pattern set is great for folks who are really busy or for those who just love short projects. Although beanies crocheted from this pattern are great for keeping your head warm, beanies crocheted using the original Family Beanie Set are even warmer! Both sets are crocheted seamlessly in the round.
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