Before starting your beaded crochet project, you’ll have to string your beads onto the yarn or thread. If you’re lucky, the beads will string on with no problem. However, many beads have small holes that are intended for jewelry wire, not crochet thread or yarn. In this post, I’ll discuss some tips and tricks to string your beads on. Sometimes the trick is really simple and quick, other times it can take a bit more work to get those stubborn beads on.

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A nice cotton thread bracelet works as a great accent for a casual summer outfit. With the right thread and beads, you can have a combination that goes with your favorite outfit or mix summery neutrals to work with any outfit you come up with. Make sure to take a look at the adding multiple beads to a crochet stitch tutorial if you aren’t familiar with the concept.

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Add a pop of color to your pillows with a classic chevron pattern. Following the instructions within this pattern, you can create a pillow cover for any sized square or rectangle pillow. Unlike other chevron patterns, this pattern is solid and is crocheted with sharp peaks and valleys to ensure a bold stitch. The pillow cover can either be sewn to be permanently on the pillow or removable so that you can toss it in the wash when needed.

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Think you know all there is to crochet? Think again! I’m always finding new crochet techniques to learn. If you’ve crocheted for a number of years, you might be tired of crocheting the same thing over and over again. Let’s learn something new to spice things up and add to your crochet arsenal. In this post I’ll roundup a few tutorials we have here on Crochet Spot for the experienced crocheters!
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Have you ever started a multi-colored crochet project and realized that your color combo doesn’t look good at all? I certainly have! Even as a crochet designer I sometimes find it hard to choose great color combinations for my projects. Not all of my ideas turn out the way I think they will. Sometimes I create a fabulous color combo and sometimes it’s a flop (hey, I’m only human).

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I have a nice steel thermos with a sleeve that had a small carrying strap. That sleeve seemed like it would be useful until the first time I used it, and my thermos full of tea slipped out of the sleeve and clattered to the ground. Since then, I’ve been meaning to make a cozy with a bottom for it. This cozy is easy and quick to make and will make carrying your drinks (or soup) easy as pie.

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Weeeee! Let your child’s imagination soar with this little airplane lovey. It’s great for cuddling with or even swinging around in the air. The airplane is crocheted seamlessly in the round, amigurumi style. Then it’s sewn onto the blanket to create the perfect toy/snuggle buddy. The blanket is crocheted using an easy stitch pattern to resemble the blue sky. The stitch pattern is fluffy and soft, making it perfect for cuddling! This security blanket is great for boys and even girls, any child that loves airplanes. Feel free to customize the colors of the airplane and blanket for your child.

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Before I announce the winners of the giveaway, I want to give a big thanks to all of Crochet Spot’s readers. Without you all, Crochet Spot would have never made it to 8 years! Also, a big thanks to all of the writers who have contributed to Crochet Spot throughout the years. Our current and long time writers Candace and Caissa are the best!
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What’s a mug rug? It’s bigger than a coaster, and smaller than a placemat. While sitting on your desk or side table, it can accommodate your cup and also a small snack. Mug rugs show their beauty even while being used. For these reasons, I knew I had to make a mug rug. The pattern is easy and addictive. Soon you’ll be making mug rugs in many different color combinations.

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It can be hard to find a project for variegated yarns with short color repeats, so sometimes it’s best to think small and simple. A square scrubbie with a checkerboard pattern fits the bill quite nicely. This pattern requires some knowledge of Tunisian crochet. Be sure to use the chart linked below to brush up on abbreviations if you need it.

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