Spring is here and this throw speaks spring! In fact, while creating this large heavy throw, it was impressed upon me that it was like a tug of war between opposing elements and characteristics. I made the afghan with two totally different style of stitches. The tiny cloud stitch creates a very dense fabric, while…
SKILL LEVEL Advanced Beginner MULTIPLES Multiples of 6 +1 PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, shawl, scarf This week the Stitch of the Week is the shell stitch. It is a pattern in which multiple stitches are worked into the same stitch from the previous row or round. As an advanced beginner crochet stitch, it adds decorative appeal…
SKILL LEVEL Advanced Beginner MULTIPLES Multiples of 3 PROJECT IDEAS Blankets, scarves, hats, The Half Double Crochet Cluster V-Stitch (HDC CL V) is a great stitch to use for baby blankets, afghans, and scarves. It is denser than the tradition HDC V-Stitch, but is still light and airy. Not only that, but the clusters create…
SKILL LEVEL Advanced Beginner MULTIPLES Multiples of 3 +4 PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, pot holders, dish clothes, scarves The double crochet cluster v-stitch is a chunky stitch that has a strong look. This stitch is a one row repeat, therefore making it very repetitive and rhymical. The DC CL V-St. is constructed using clusters of double…
SKILL LEVEL Advanced Beginner, /Intermediate MULTIPLES Any number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, shawl, scarf, dish clothes, This half double crochet cluster is a great stitch to use if you are wanting to venture out a bit. This stitch is worked over two stitches, but creates a unique texture. Because the HDC Custer stitch creates…
SKILL LEVEL Easy or Advanced Beginner MULTIPLES Any number of chains PROJECT IDEAS Blanket, pot holders, dish clothes, hats Rather than being made up of standard crochet stitches, the woven stitch combines different stitch motions to create its texture. This stitch has great drape, which makes it a great stitch for blankest, hats, and scarves….
