The knitCompanion app was developed by knitter and programmer Sally Holt to help make patterns more portable and to provide tools to make working your projects quicker and more efficient. But don’t let the name fool you, it’s not just for knitters! In this post I’ll give you a brief overview of the app, as well my experience in using it…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #191: 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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Cabled Columns Dishcloth – Fun Crochet Post Stitches!
The Cabled Columns dishcloth features deeply textured accent columns produced by double crochet post stitches alternating with regular double crochet stitches on right side rows, while working single crochet stitches only on wrong side rows. This repetitive two-row pattern creates a single straight cable that runs the length of the dishcloth and gives a ribbed effect similar to what you…
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Crochet Washcloth and Bath Mitt Set … Free Patterns
This crochet washcloth and bath mitt set makes a great gift! Pair it with some scented bath gel and slippers for a spa themed gift set for a friend. Or you can work the up in a soft organic cotton and use them as part of a unique baby gift with some baby shampoo and a bath toy. It’s a…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #190: 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 Doll Pattern with Clothing & Accessories
These crochet dolls make for a sweet little friend to stitch up for yourself or someone special. Their soft features and lovey-style body make them especially ideal for little ones. The doll can be customized to your heart’s content. I’ve included lots of tips and patterns to customize your doll, including hairstyles and accessories as shown in the photos throughout…
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Forked Cluster Stitch Crochet Dishcloth
This Forked Cluster Stitch crochet dishcloth pattern creates a beautifully textured and reversible design. As the name suggested, it is worked in rows of forked cluster stitches alternated with rows of single crochet. The single crochet rows are also worked in the back loops only to provide an additional element of detail. As with my other free crochet dishcloth patterns,…
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Crochet Bowling Set: Bowling Pin and Ball Patterns
Little ones will love this adorable crochet bowling set! It is the perfect size for little hands and great for developing hand-eye coordination and spacial awareness. My son would knock those pins down and set them up again for hours. And it’s so much fun that older siblings will want to get in on the action too! Perfect for indoors,…
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Pineapple Crochet Hot Pad Pattern
This pineapple crochet hot pad pattern makes for an easy and portable project as well as a bright and cheery addition to your decor. The pineapple has long been using as an expression of welcome and a symbol of hospitality and friendship. What better adornment for your dining table or to gift to a friend! The cluster stitches used in…
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Ripple Crochet Pattern: Watermelon Baby Blanket
This crochet ripple stitch pattern just begs for colors! Worked in basic crochet stitches, it’s an easy and repetitive pattern that is enjoyable to stitch. I especially love it for baby blankets and afghans, like this sweet Watermelon Ripple Pattern I am sharing today. I also included directions to customize the size to any width and length desired. Watermelon Crochet…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #189: 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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Loop Yarn Knit Pillow: Easy Finger Knitting Project
This soft and cushy knit pillow is so easy to make! It is finger knit with loop yarn and requires no prior knitting experience to make! The pillow is uses only 2 skeins of loop yarn to make and is finger knit in panels to create a pillow cover. It’s a quick and inexpensive way to give an old pillow…
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Half Hexagon Crochet Pattern for a Straight Edge
Wondering how to crochet a half hexagon to fill in the large valleys between the full hexagons when making my hexagon crochet blanket? This crochet half hexagon pattern fills in those spaces and creates a nice straight edge to your blanket, as well as any other project you want to use them for. Instead of working in rounds as I…
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C2C Crochet Baby Blanket / Corner to Corner Crochet Pattern
This colorful baby blanket uses a popular crochet technique called corner to corner crochet, or C2C crochet. As the name implies, corner to corner crochet is worked diagonally, increasing from one corner until a desired size and then decreasing to the opposite corner. For this project I used the diagonal crochet box stitch, a C2C stitch that creates a beautifully…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #188: 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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