If you are just learning to make crocheted amigurumi (plushies, toys, etc.), here are some tips to get you started and help you along. Getting Started First off, almost all amigurumi items are worked in the continuous round, so you need to know how to get one started. There are 3 main ways to do […]
Diamond Lattice Bedspread
This is a simple blanket made up of DC and chain stitches that even a beginner can create. Materials 5.50 mm crochet hook Any yarn you desire. I have made this with both bulky and worsted weight. How much you need will depend on how big of a blanket you want to make. I used […]
Geometric Block Blanket
This is a very simple blanket if you can do corner-to-corner (C2C). I absolutely despise sewing pieces together, so I created mine as a join-as-you-go. I am not giving the directions on how to do that here just yet, as I need to make a video showing exactly how it was done. But if you […]
How to create the spike stitch
The spike stitch is an easy way to create a wavy effect that makes some think of an ecg. It is made up of single crochets, elongated single crochets, and slip stitches. For a spike stitch item you will want to use at least 3 different colors. With color A, make a beginning chain that […]
3D Granny Block Blanket
This blanket is 6 ft x 6 ft. It is made of 36 granny square blocks that are connected in a “join as you go” style, but you can make all of the blocks ahead of time, minus the final round (Aran). In the materials I have listed the yarns I used and the approximate […]
Mosaic Granny Square Throw Blanket
This a simple granny square motif that has a unique effect by changing one stitch. If you are experienced at making granny squares then this will be an easy switch for you. Even if you are not all that experienced with them, the pattern is quite easy and you can make an entire blanket in […]
How to crochet Corner-to-Corner (C2C)
Corner-to-Corner crocheting consists of blocks of a chain of 3 and 3 double crochets. It is a quick, easy way to create blankets with basic graphics or geometric patterns. With C2C you are starting on the right lower corner and working the blanket up and across in a diagonal pattern until you finish at the […]
How to crochet a wreath
Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas anymore. You can literally hang one for any holiday, any season, or as a piece of day-to-day decor. The possibilities are absolutely endless as to what you can create. For now, I will just be covering the very basics of how to start your own crocheted 15″ wreath. As I […]
Tri-Color Spiral Blanket
This pattern can be used to crochet any size of round spiral blanket from babies to adults, or can be used to crochet a rug. I crocheted my blanket for 40 rounds, but you will see the sequence that is used to make it bigger if you choose, or you can end at any round […]
The Math of a Crocheted Circle
There is a very basic math problem used to know how many stitches to place per round when crocheting a simple circle. By simple circle, I mean the same stitch is used throughout. Unfortunately, there is no true method when you change stitches within your project, as each creates a different size. However, this same […]