The double crochet stitch is a quite common stitch in crochet patterns and is the basis for hundreds of stitch patterns. You’ll see it used for granny squares and to create easy projects like crocheted baby blankets. In this video, Mary Beth Temple demonstrates how to work the double crochet stitch. The double crochet is…
Delicate and colorful, the African Flower Motif is a popular hexagonal motif that can make cute, crocheted toys, blankets and more. Crochet expert Mary Beth Temple explores this beautiful stitch pattern and shows you just how fun and easy it is to make in this video. The motif is commonly worked in four colors, which…
Join Brenda K.B. Anderson on Tuesday, July 11th at 11:30 a.m. CT for session five of the Gallery Throw crochet-along! One of Brenda’s favorite stitch combos, Catherine’s Wheel, is loads of fun to work up! These interlocking stitches make such an interesting fabric, and this is one of those patterns where you can easily “read…
Join Brenda K.B. Anderson for the first session of the Gallery Throw crochet-along! In this session, we will learn how to make a highly textured square featuring cute columns of bobbles between simple cables. This stitch pattern is great for other projects too including pillow coverings, hats, and sweaters. Click here to download the free…
Join Brenda K.B. Anderson for session two of the Gallery Throw crochet-along! One of our community members requested a LIVE event all about making a Log Cabin Square, so Brenda included it in our Gallery Throw CAL! This square has a unique construction method: it is worked in turned rows from the center outward, each…
Join Brenda K.B. Anderson on Tuesday, May 9th at 11:30 a.m. CT for session three of the Gallery Throw crochet-along! The third square of the Gallery Throw CAL features some unusual long puff stitches, which are worked like spike stitches. This creates a reversible fabric with gorgeous texture, reminiscent of the “ear” portion of a…
Join Brenda K.B. Anderson on Tuesday, September 5th at 11:30 a.m. CT as she wraps up the Gallery Throw CAL. This throw is the perfect way to broaden your crochet skills. If you missed any of our past LIVE sessions, make sure to check them out! This throw is made up of 6 different stitch…
Join Brenda K.B. Anderson on Tuesday, August 8th at 11:30 a.m. CT for session six of the Gallery Throw crochet-along! We are going out with a bang! The final square from the Gallery Throw CAL has arrived- and it is spectacular! Learn how to make the 2-Color Box Stitch Square. This stitch pattern features 3-D…
Top-down triangle shawls are so fun to make, but sometimes they can be a bit fussy to wear. In this video, Jen Lucas will show you how to convert a triangle shawl pattern into a cowl! This will give the look of a beautiful triangle shawl, but won’t slip off your shoulders as you go…
The Starburst stitch pattern (not to be confused with the Starburst Granny Square stitch pattern) is like a cousin to the Catherine’s Wheel stitch pattern. It can be worked in one color, but working it in two (or more) colors really brings out the beautiful crochet diamond shaped stripes within the fabric. Jen shares lots…