The Marina Knit Shawl Pattern is an asymmetrical shawl made with three colors and uses slipped stitches for a beautiful yet easy striped colorwork design. I worked it up here in a light sport weight cotton yarn making it perfect for a breezy summer day. For this pattern I had the chance to work with an Appalachian Baby Organic Cotton…
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Free Back-to-School Crochet Patterns
Kick off the new school year with these free back-to-school crochet patterns. These free back-to-school crochet patterns will definitely put a smile on your kids’ faces and make going back to school (and homework time) more fun! And if you think these are just good for the kids, think again. These patterns also make great teacher gifts and even help…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #172: Link Party for the Fiber Arts
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of Hookin on Hump Day! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both promote the featured projects…
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Crochet Flip Flops Tutorial with Flower Pattern
This crochet flip flops tutorial will guide you through transforming those plain inexpensive flip flops into a custom pair that is as unique and fabulous as you! You can find inexpensive flip flops at local pharmacy stores or even online, and then just grab some leftover yarn from your scrap pile and your hook and get started. This is a…
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Needle Felted Hedgehog Tutorial
It’s been awhile since I needle felted and I’ve been itching for a project. I decided on making a little friend for the sweet needle felted woodland owl that perches on my desk. If you’ve never needle felted before, no worries … my aim for this Needle Felted Hedgehog Tutorial was to have lots of step-by-step photos so you can jump right in…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #171: What Is Trending in Knit and Crochet
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of Hookin on Hump Day where we showcase what is what is trending in knit and crochet! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both…
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Quick and Easy Crocheted Blanket Edging Patterns
You don’t need a lot of money, time, or even crochet experience to create a special blanket to give as a gift or to donate to a child in need. These quick and easy crocheted blanket edging patterns add a handmade touch to any fabric blanket. Add a Crochet Edging to Fabric Where possible I include links to the products…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #170: Link Party for the Fiber Arts
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of Hookin on Hump Day! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both promote the featured projects…
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Lakeside Throw Crochet Afghan Pattern
I designed the Lakeside Throw Crochet Afghan Pattern to be stylish enough to leave out as a decor accent but cozy enough for when you need some time to rest and restore. It just begs you to curl up for awhile and indulge in a good book or movie. And best of all, it’s the perfect pattern for all crochet experience…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #169: Link Party for the Fiber Arts
Welcome to Hookin on Hump Day where you see what’s trending in the fiber world and get the latest and greatest crochet and knitting patterns! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites…
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Tunisian Crochet Blanket Pattern … Customize to Any Size!
It’s always good to have a basic pattern in your library that’s easy to customize to any occasion and this Tunisian crochet blanket pattern fits the bill! You can customize it for newborns up to any size desired and switch up the colors to suit any theme or decor! As written, this Tunisian crochet blanket makes a great gift for…
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Lazadas Project Caddy … A Review
If you follow along on Instagram you have probably seen me testing out this new Lazadas Project Caddy that I received to try out. It’s really very ingenious, transitioning from a carry along bag to a yarn bowl! I’ve found myself using this little caddy quite a bit. It’s perfect for smaller projects like dishcloths (try these!), lightweight shawls (like…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #168: Link Party for the Fiber Arts
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of Hookin on Hump Day! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both promote the featured projects…
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How to Do a Tunisian Purl Stitch in Tunisian Crochet
Today we are going to learn how to do a Tunisian purl stitch in Tunisian crochet. The Tunisian purl stitch (abbreviated as Tps) looks much like a purl stitch in knitting and is great for adding texture to Tunisian crochet projects. Use it for a garter stitch look, as an edging, or pair it with a Tunisian knit stitch for…
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Hamptons Tote … T-Shirt Yarn Crochet Bag Pattern
Whether you are lunching on the pier or shopping in town, you are going to love showing off your Hamptons Tote! This T-shirt yarn crochet bag pattern calls for just 1 skein of T-shirt yarn to make. Add a flower embellishment for extra interest or let the bag shine on it’s own … the choice is yours! Hamptons Tote ……
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