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Sandi's Crochet Blog January 2007 Archive

By Sandi Marshall, About.com Guide to Crochet since 1997

Easy To Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern

Tuesday January 30, 2007
This easy to crochet dishcloth pattern has solid shell stitches within the design so it's a good pattern for beginners to learn about shell stitches but is also enjoyable for ... Read More

Valentine Hearts Love Design Free Pattern

Monday January 29, 2007
Charted for filet crochet or cross stitch. Valentine Hearts Love Design Free Pattern How To Filet Crochet Learn 3-dc Mesh Filet Crochet How To Cross Stitch on Single Crochet More Free Patterns With Hearts Image of ... Read More

With This Edging, You Can Decide On The Finished Length As You Go Along

Thursday January 25, 2007
An advantage to the way this pretty edging is crocheted, is that it is worked sideways, one fan section at a time (rather than in long rows), making it possible ... Read More

Easy Single Crochet Drawstring Bag

Wednesday January 24, 2007
A handy crocheted tote, with a drawstring top and an example showing an optional color pattern added to the front of the bag. For a quick and easy project, you ... Read More

Scarf With Little Triangles Openwork Design - Free Pattern

Tuesday January 23, 2007
An openwork design gives the look of little triangles on this scarf pattern. A fancy fringe in a tied pattern completes the scarf look. There's a link to the free ... Read More

A Little Cat With A Big Heart Charted Valentine Design

Saturday January 20, 2007
A little cat with a big heart, worked from a color chart. Cross-stitch or crochet it with color changes. Make it in thread for a mini wall ornament or ... Read More

Adding Join-As-You-Go Rounds To An Afghan Square

Friday January 19, 2007
Instructions for adding rounds that make it possible to join afghan squares as you go along. Free how-to. Adding Join-As-You-Go Rounds To An Afghan Square Free Patterns For Afghan Squares Free ... Read More

Scarf With Surface Stitches Added - Free Crochet Pattern

Tuesday January 16, 2007
V-stitches and solid portions form the circles design, with a contrasting color design added in surface stitches along the center row. Split Circles Scarf Free Pattern Photo showing how to add ... Read More

Football Afghan Squares - Free Crochet Patterns

Friday January 12, 2007
Before and after (and maybe during) the big game, you might enjoy crocheting football squares in favorite team colors. Here are links to two granny square type of free patterns ... Read More

Crocheted Gentle Waves Wristlet Free Pattern With Extra Photos To Help Beginning Crocheters

Wednesday January 10, 2007
I created this decorative wrist band with a gentle wave going down the center. I've included extra photos to help in crocheting this pattern. Gentle Waves Wristlet Free Pattern Sources For The ... Read More

Split Circles Shawl With Scalloped Edging - Free Crochet Pattern

Monday January 8, 2007
My newest original design ... on the center portion of this shawl, openwork and solid sections form the design. An optional contrasting color design can be added in surface stitches along ... Read More

Looking For A Crochet Adventure?

Thursday January 4, 2007
This scarf design uses wide clusters, which result in 10 loops on your crochet hook during the making of a single cluster. This can feel like quite an adventure when ... Read More

This Three Row Tri-Color Crocheted Edging Looks Great On Afghans - Free Pattern

Wednesday January 3, 2007
This unusual edging is pretty to use on a multi-color afghan, repeating some of the afghan colors within the edging rows. The first two rows of this edging are based ... Read More

Learn The Crocheted Crazy Stitch From 1899 With A Modern Photo How-To

Tuesday January 2, 2007
My photos of the steps can help you learn how to crochet this fun stitch. Additional photos show how this stitch looks in crocheted rows of alternating colors. This stitch ... Read More

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