Crochet Spike Stitches Combined With Single Crochet Stitches - Photo © Michael Solovay
Here's an interesting, and easy, variation of single crochet stitch. It's called a spike stitch, otherwise known as long single crochet stitch. You can see the spike stitches in green; they're the longest stitches you see pictured. The other stitches shown are all ordinary single crochet stitches.
Want to learn how to crochet this stitch? If so, click the photo above and you'll be magically transported to the step-by-step tutorial.
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Unless you already know how to crochet or how to knit, you might not understand exactly what the difference is between these two crafts. If you'd like to brush up on what the differences are, you're invited to take a look at my new article: differences between knitting and crochet.
If you are already familiar with what the differences are, I invite you to share your opinion on the topic of knitting vs crochet. You're welcome to comment here in the comment section below, but if you'd like your answer to be permanently visible on our website, the safest place to leave a response is this page: knitting vs crochet. Either way, thanks to everyone who contributes a response! I'm looking forward to seeing the insights you'll all share.
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Crocheted Valentine Flower - Photo © Amy Solovay
This pretty flower applique is useful at any time of year, but it's especially appropriate for Valentine's Day.
If you'd like to crochet a different style of flower motif, you're invited to visit our index of free crochet flower patterns. You'll find many more flower designs to choose from.
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Crochet 24 Hour Baby Afghans Book by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss, Published by Leisure Arts
I got my hands on an interesting pattern book called Crochet 24 Hour Baby Afghans. The premise of the book: the authors claim that each of these 16 baby afghan patterns can be crocheted in 24 hours. Want to know more? My book review has more details.
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I haven't yet crocheted any of the baby afghans presented in this book. Have you? If so, please give us the scoop. Were you able to do it in 24 hours? How'd your baby afghan turn out? Details, please!
Time Frame for Crocheting a Baby Afghan:
I receive occasional emails from new crocheters who ask about how long it takes to make a baby afghan. There isn't a universal answer to this question, but you can get an overall idea of the time frame required by checking out the info experienced crocheters have shared on this page: baby afghan time frame. If you haven't already done so, you're invited to post your opinion too!
Free Patterns for Baby Afghans
I doubt you'd be able to make any of the following patterns in less than 24 hours, but they're still great projects to consider - and the patterns are free:
