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Wattle Stitch – Stitch Tutorial

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The crochet wattle stitch is a simple combination of chains, single and double crochet. It creates an interesting and fairly dense texture that also has a bit of drape which makes it ideal for a variety of projects. Washcloths, hand towels and blankets are all popular projects for the wattle stitch. It works up quickly with a relaxing row repeat and would definitely be a great stitch for both beginners and advanced crocheters to enjoy.

Learn how to crochet the wattle stitch below…

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25 Great Crochet Patterns For Your Kitchen

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Crochet isn’t just about blankets, scarves, hats and sweaters (although those projects are always fun and practical). You can crochet items for any room in your home and today’s pattern round up focuses on ideas for your kitchen (and they’re all free!).

Find all the patterns below…

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Two-Tone Cotton Placemat – Free Crochet Pattern

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Crochet placemats are a quick project idea that can add a beautiful handmade touch to your table setting. They are flexible in colour options so you can crochet them in any shade to suit your decor or celebration. They also make wonderful gift ideas, especially for a new home.

Today I’m sharing my latest pattern, the Two-Tone Cotton Placemat. Find the free pattern below…

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Suzy Flower Face Scrubbie – Free Crochet Pattern

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These adorable little face scrubbies are so sweet to make and take no time at all. They have a beautiful texture and use approximately 10-11 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn. You can make a set quickly which makes them ideal for a speedy gift idea or preparing for market season.

Find the free pattern below…

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Spring Vibes Skinny Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

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The Spring Vibes Skinny Scarf is an airy and light weight design using fingering weight yarn. Made using chain stitches and double crochet stitches, this project is a great introduction to working with thinner yarn. Learn more about this free pattern below…

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Stroll Tonal Mini Pack – Yarn Review

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Stroll Tonal Mini Packs from WeCrochet was an item that caught my attention and was quickly added to my cart. Working with the incredible colours and having a challenge to create a project with one pack of mini skeins was a fun thought for me. I enjoy designing small projects and working with new yarns so this was definitely a win-win!

Today I’m sharing my review of Stroll Tonal Mini Packs. How it works up, what’s good about it and if you should consider adding it to your yarn stash. Read my review below…

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10 Fun Crochet Stitches To Try

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Learning new crochet stitches is a great way to expand your skills and allow for creative growth. They can add texture, drape and provide a fun change from working with traditional stitches. Check out my collection of crochet stitch tutorials below…

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Extended Half Double Crochet – Stitch Tutorial

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Learn to make the extended half double crochet stitch with this quick and fun tutorial. This simple variation on the classic half double crochet stitch is slightly taller and provides a little bit more drape. Easily adaptable for a variety of projects, this stitch is a nice twist to the traditional method.

Let’s learn the extended half double crochet stitch together…

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Iris Bloom Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

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Crochet this beautiful and lightweight scarf using the lovely iris stitch. Perfect for spring and fall, this fashionable and airy piece has gorgeous stitch definition and texture. If the iris stitch is new to you, a tutorial link is included.

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Beautiful Waistcoat Washcloth – Free Crochet Pattern

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One thing I really enjoy about crocheting is combining different stitches to create pretty texture and eye catching designs. The Beautiful Waistcoat Washcloth uses two stitches, the waistcoat stitch and the even moss stitch to create a lovely little project. For those that need a refresher I have included a quick tutorial for each within the pattern. There’s also links to more thorough walk-throughs if you’re learning these stitches for the first time. *Update: as of April 30th, 2024, this pattern is now available for free on my website!*

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