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Crochet an Easy Two-Layer Flower

Crocheted Flower

You can crochet a single flower or an entire bouquet using our free flower patterns. This easy layered flower is one example, but we hope you'll browse a bit; you'll find a wide variety of gorgeous flower patterns to crochet.

Free Crochet Patterns for Flowers:
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Symbol Crochet + Baby Patterns = a Delightful Pattern Book!

Monday May 21, 2012

 Baby Blueprint Crochet Book by Robyn Chachula - Photo © Interweave Press

Do you enjoy...

  • Symbol crochet patterns?
  • Crochet baby projects?
  • An updated take on retro styles?

If so, you're likely to enjoy Robyn Chachula's book, Baby Blueprint Crochet. This book is published by Interweave Press. I've reviewed the book for your consideration, giving you my honest opinion about the pros and cons of this title.

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Everything You Need to Know About Crocheting a Baby Hat

Friday May 18, 2012

Crocheted Baby Hat Crocheted Baby Hat - Photo © Erica Jackofsky

Erica Jackofsky, our former contributing writer, is a talented hat designer. She's shared quite a few amazing hat patterns on our website. (You can check 'em out here, if you missed seeing any of them.)

Awhile back, Erica posted a series of articles on the topic of crocheting baby hats. The series has been a huge hit with our readers, and I wanted to point it out again here in the blog for those of you who might have missed seeing the articles when they were originally posted.

In this series, Erica covers choosing yarn for baby hats, among other things.

If you've never crocheted a baby hat, but you think you might like to try it, you'll come away from this series with a thorough understanding of the process, from start to finish. Even if you've crocheted your fair share of baby hats before, you might like to take a peek at the series, which also includes quite a few patterns and tutorials.

If you'd like to keep up with Erica's most current work, be sure to visit her website, Fiddleknits.com.

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Casual Crocheted Placemats for Everyday Use

Thursday May 17, 2012

Casual Crocheted Placemats for Everyday Use Casual Crocheted Placemats for Everyday Use - Photo © Erica Jackofsky

These crocheted placemats are just right for everyday use; they exude a casual, earthy charm, and their rich texture is a feast for the eyes. Yet they're made from durable kitchen cotton, making them a practical choice too.

This pattern was created by Erica Jackofsky.

Crochet a Three-Color Baby Blanket With a Checkered Design

Sunday May 13, 2012

Gingham Check Baby Blanket Crocheted in Blue, White and Green Gingham Check Baby Blanket Crocheted in Blue, White and Green - Photo © Michael Solovay

I just updated our list of crochet baby blanket patterns with a new link to this boy-friendly gingham check baby blanket. This easy-to-adapt design is available in three different sizes: receiving blanket size, crib size and twin size.

If you haven't yet learned the tapestry crochet technique, this is a great starter pattern for learning it. If you're familiar with it already, this pattern will be a piece o' cake for you to work on.

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