Do you have a touch of OCD (Obsessive Crochet Disorder) like I do? Does the appearance of an “unsightly bump” (see photo below), caused from joining a round, annoy you to no end? Do you have a favorite technique that you use to rid your hard work of these bumps? If so, great! (read no…
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Snowman Pom Wreath Tutorial
I recently shared the following picture collage on my Facebook page and received many messages asking if I could put together a more in depth tutorial for a snowman pom wreath. Since I had already planned to make one (or two) I decided to go ahead and take photos of how I made mine. The photo…
Knot Knit Drink Mitt – Free Crochet Drink Mitt Pattern
A perfect gift for the men in your life! This drink mitt is big enough for most men’s hands yet small enough for women too! Use it for your favorite glass bottled beverage, a travel coffee mug or even your favorite pint of ice cream. The Knot Knit Crochet Drink Mitt makes a perfect gift…
Heads Up! There’s a new yarn in town!!!
If you’ve been following A Crocheted Simplicity on Facebook, you’ve surely seen my posts about Design Wars and all of the wonderful yarnie goodness they have to offer. If you haven’t been formally introduced to them, please take a moment or two or three….or 30, to visit their BLOG. While there you can read…
Linked Double Crochet Join Tutorial (linked dc join)
Working the linked dc in rows is okay, but what about using it for projects worked in the round? Then what? How do you join yet keep the tightly woven appearance? The following tutorial will teach you the method that I came up with while designing a couple new patterns. Click HERE to watch the…
Linked Double Crochet Tutorial (linked dc)
I’ve never been a fan of the standard double crochet stitch because it creates a “holey” garment. I am, however, in LOVE with the linked dc because it is the complete opposite of the standard dc; It creates a nice tightly woven garment! I also love how visually appealing it is so I’ve been incorporating…