I am currently working on a project that uses this technique – a great technique I have used in the past that pretty much forces you to weave in your ends as you go, and avoids having a bunch of granny squares sitting around that you will have to sew together later. For this tutorial,… Read more
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3 Inch Bi-Colored Solid Granny Square the EyeLoveKnots Way – Photo Tutorial
Oops! Thought this was scheduled to be released this past Friday. Guess I forgot to reschedule after I edited… I am working a project to be shared over at The Stitchin Mommy, and have shared this here as part of that project. This is a fun little square that can be used in many ways… Read more
How to Carry Up Yarn in the Round the EyeLoveKnots Way – Crochet Tutorial
I recently was working a project that required many color changes. Typically, I would fasten off at every color change and weave in my ends because I just wasn’t happy with the other techniques, but I wasn’t in the mood to weave in all these ends this particular time so after playing around with it… Read more
How to Crochet a Flat Circle & Keep a Straight Seam the EyeLoveKnots Way
I have recently discovered a new way of working crochet projects in the round, and I would like to share it with you! Especially since I will be sharing a coaster project next week (and many other projects in the future) that use this technique. This technique works anytime working projects in the round… Read more
How to Crochet a Granny Square with Photo Tutorial – Free Crochet Pattern
Many of you know that I have quite a soft spot for granny squares and projects made from the granny square pattern – especially if you are a participator in our Yarn Fanatic Parties! Usually, I just provide the written pattern for the granny squares, but I thought it was time to have a… Read more
Tammy’s Granny Square Lapghan – Free Crochet Pattern
About a month ago, I posted a free crochet pattern on How to Crochet a Solid Granny Square. It has been my most popular post yet, gaining over 500 views in the first month! WOW! Today, I am back to share with you the rest of the lapghan I made for my boyfriend, Chad’s, mom,… Read more
Do Your Hands Hurt or Ache? 5 Tips to Make Your Crocheting Experience Better
Do your hands and/or fingers hurt or ache? Mine usually hurt or ache on and off, but lately it has been a constant pain day in and day out. This pain is so frustrating because my heart really wants to crochet, but my hands prevent me from doing so. The pain and aching leads to… Read more
Crochet Slanted Shell Coffee Mug Cozy – Free Pattern
Earlier this week, for Three King’s Day, I worked up this mug cozy, and a matching Slanted Shell Coaster to give as a gift to my co-workers. As promised, here is the free crochet pattern, complete with an invisible crochet and sewing on a button tutorial. Enjoy! Materials: – Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn… Read more
Crochet Slanted Shell Coasters – Free Pattern
Yesterday, I posted on a Mug Cozy and Coaster Gift Set, which I gave to each of my co-workers on Three King’s Day. As promised, here is the free pattern for the Slanted Shell Coasters. Tomorrow, you will find the free pattern for the Slanted Shell Mug Cozy. Materials: – Worsted Weight Cotton… Read more
Crochet Solid Granny Square – Free Pattern – Yarn Bee Soft Secret Yarn Review
Last week, I went out Christmas shopping with my boyfriend, Chad, and his brother, Lucas. After lots of wandering around and brainstorming, we decided that something handmade would be the best gift for their mom. Last year, I went with them down to visit their parents for Christmas. They have a large family on… Read more