The Handmade Way

[...] ** (18) Round 4: *Single crochet in next 2, Increase in next*, Repeat ** (24) Round 5: *Single crochet in next 3, increase in next*, Repeat ** (30) Round 6: *Single crochet in next 4, increase in [...]

[...] . Because I am having a heck of a time learning how to drop and carry colors with both single crochet , and Tunisian/afghan stitches (it’s definitely not my strongest skill……. yet) , I [...]

[...] is grape) that I purchased online from Annies Attic and a 1.65mm crochet hook. I just did a single crochet all the way around the metal hoops until they were covered, I poked a small jump ring through [...]

[...] member was nice enough to share her pattern, so I bought some lace thread and brought out the crochet hook that used to belong to my Gramma.  I followed the pattern for the first rock and free formed [...]

[...] had many people chuckle when I tell them that I enjoy sitting down in front of the TV with a crochet hook and yarn. They picture a little old lady making doilies and top hats to cover your spare [...]

[...] live on the edge and opted for a size J or 6mm hook instead with Bernat’s 100% cotton worsted weight yarn.  I figure I’m looking at a little longer work time here. Amazingly, I had no idea how [...]

[...] to make this for my friend who has a birthday coming up.   The pattern calls for any worsted weight yarn and a size J crochet hook.  I chose naturally Caron’s Country yarn because it’s soft and [...]

[...] and movies, will understand the mischevious look on Rodricks face. I used scraps of worsted weight yarn, polyfil to stuff the head, neck and torso, and pipe cleaners in the arms and legs allow for [...]

[...] , you may want to CLICK HERE) ************ This bag is worked in continuous rounds. Use your stitch markers to identify the beginning of each round. Ch 31, insert second chain from hook (counts as 1st [...]

[...] that is a little more grown up. I’m a true Etsy-holic, and some time ago, I found a cute pattern at Hectanooga on Etsy. Since I’m new to patterns, I was nervous about giving it a try, [...]

[...] worked on this in my “spare time”, this took me a few months to make,  but look at how darn cute this little guy is. Because I am having a heck of a time learning how to drop and carry [...]

Just in time to make for Christmas gifts ! I’m getting ready for a boutique next month, and have been working on items to fill my booth.   During [...]

[...] of a time learning how to drop and carry colors with both single crochet , and Tunisian/afghan stitches (it’s definitely not my strongest skill……. yet) , I have to single crochet the [...]

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