Now that summer is almost here vacation season is upon us. My family and I do a lot of traveling all throughout the year. I love seeing historic sights, visiting the beach and hiking in the mountains...
The Y stitch, as you can imagine is shaped like the letter Y. It is basically a treble with an extra double crochet wrapped around it. This is a fun stitch that you can use when crocheting blankets, ...
There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This security blanket can be crocheted for boys and girls. The teddy bear is a cute little friend that a child can tote around and cuddle with. ...
I have been harvesting strawberries like crazy in our garden. I simply can’t resist their tempting sweetness. If held to the sun their sugary flesh is almost metallic in color. This week I deci...
Starting now and ending on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST, a select number of crochet patterns will be 40% OFF in the Crochet Spot Store! I’ve tried to select patterns in all categories ...
Right off the bat, I must say, I am not talking about carry-on luggage here. I want to share some crochet ideas for the items we carry around with us all the time. What we carry around with us all da...
Sometimes you just want to feel like royalty. For those who are monarchs in their own minds, here’s something to help you look the part. This can be worn on the head as a hair accessory, used f...
There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This purse pattern is crocheted using 2 layers. The outside layer is a lacy pattern that is made with join-as-you-go motifs and simple shell and...
Decreasing in filet crochet is incredibly simple. You either simply make the row shorter or start the row with slip stitches, and this works whether you’re decreasing on top of solid blocks or ...
As a kid did you ever make your own popsicles? I fondly remember those little plastic molds complete with a popcicle stick lid. It was so much fun to make my own treats. However, I was too impatient ...
Crochet as a craft is inspiring to our entire lives, yet we can find inspiration to enhance our crochet experiences. One of those inspirational places is within the pages of fiction novels. ThereR...
Bracelets similar to this have been popping up in stores, but why not make one that’s truly your own? Break out your favorite thread and beads and make one to match your favorite outfit–o...
There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This pattern is for a cute and fun pin cushion that has a wrist band. The pin cushion can be worn on your wrist while you work or sew so that yo...
Now that we have some breezy warm afternoons upon us I’m sure you’ve been finding pinwheels at the local dollar shops. Kids can’t resist them. Oftentimes we see them for party decor...
We can experience life lessons at any given time from anyone and anywhere. Did you know that you can learn life lessons from the art of crochet? In daily life, we all need inspiration, encouragement,...
Bruges lace is really a very easy technique–even a beginner can do it, and the simple edging on this pouch proves it. After making one of these you’ll feel ready to tackle more complicate...
Bruges lace is a technique that originated in Belgium that uses structure that consists of a ribbon/tape and chains on either side of the tape that create the lacy effect. This method of creating lac...
There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! Crochet this pillow cover to cover up a 16″ square pillow. You can use it to cover an old pillow that needs a new look, or a plain white p...
Four crochet resources to help you get your stitch on. A Guest Post by Jane Johnson. I find that when I’m tasked with doing a lot of technical jobs at work, my creative side really rears its head and...
This flower is so easy and simple to crochet but it can be used a million ways. Lately I’ve seen crocheted flowers popping up everywhere on clothes, toys, accessories, and home decor. I love th...
I love to write. Writing has always been a fun thing for me to do ever since I was a child. It can also be quite cathartic as well. There are many different types of journals one can keep. The possib...
Add some fun to bath time with this scrubbie made for cat lovers with small hands. The small size also makes it great for scrubbing the corners of dishes or cleaning other small items. Crochet a bunc...
One manner of increasing and decreasing in filet crochet is be adding and subtraction blocks and the beginning or end of a row. It creates a step-like effect. To increase at the beginning of a row, c...
I have seen some really cute hair accessories everywhere I turn. A lot of my favorite department stores’ accessories sections have a large area devoted to hair barrettes, bows, bobby pins and h...
It’s that time of the year again! As a THANK YOU to all the loyal Crochet Spot readers, we’re hosting the annual 40% off flower sale. We’ve discounted a bunch of other patterns as w...
This hat, made for infants 6-12 months old, has varying flat and front post stitches that give it a nice texture. The bottom edge naturally flares out to create a small brim. Combining thick texture ...
Being a part of any group where everyone shares the same interest is a wonderful thing. No doubt. The conversations, the ideas, the advice, and the overall connection between all who attend is well w...
There’s a new pattern in the Crochet Spot Store! This pattern is for a lacy and light weight wrap that drapes very nicely. Wear it as a shawl to keep yourself warm or to give yourself more cove...
In filet crochet, two commonly used meshes are the lacet or Fancy Mesh and the Long Mesh. Both of these meshes are longer than the basic mesh stitches. In a pattern that uses a 4-stitch mesh, these s...
One thing my garden can’t be without is several hills of watermelon. My family can’t resist it’s mouthwatering sweetness; it’s my daughter’s favorite summer treat! So, I...
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