It’s that time of year again! The snow is melting (albeit more slowly than I’d like), the birds are starting to sing again, and the days are getting longer. All of these signs also mean that it’s time for spring cleaning! Time to clean up and organize the clutter that’s accumulated during the long winter months. There’s…
A Crocheted Simplicity
Centaur Mandala Afghan – Free Crochet Blanket Pattern
While I was working up the sample of my Griffin Shawl, I knew I wanted to come up with a similar design for a crochet afghan pattern that was worked in the round. Beginners and seasoned crocheters alike will love that the Centaur Mandala Afghan pattern uses simple crochet stitch pattern repeats to create the textured design, making…
Learn to Crochet the Alternate Double Crochet Cluster Stitch
When we first learn to work the double crochet cluster stitch, we learn to begin the first cluster stitch of the row with either a chain 2 or a chain 3. While these methods are great when we’re first learning, eventually we begin to notice that both of them cause unsightly gaps in our work…
Learn to Crochet the 2 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch
Cluster stitches can be created using 2 or more stitches and several different basic stitches. They are worked in a similar fashion as stitches where you’d work 2 together (think of them as a relative to a 2 tog stitch), but the difference between a cluster stitch and a stitch worked 2 together is that…
The Linky Ladies Party #155
Welcome to the Linky Ladies Party! This is a fiber arts bi-weekly community party and is live from Tuesday at 12:00 am, ending on Saturday at 12:00 pm (PST). Show off your talent by linking up your finished crochet & knit projects! The five most popular links will be featured and shared on our social…
Mini-Mystery Crochet Along #11 – Guest Designer
Hello & Welcome to our 11th Mini-Mystery Crochet Along! If you haven’t already done so, please make sure to sign-up for our newsletter so that you don’t miss out on future mini-mystery crochet alongs! I always send out a newsletter a couple days before the next MMCAL begins so you have time to choose yarn from…