…ive tutorial video is linked in the pattern! Not a member of Ami Club yet? Come on and join us! And the cuties are already rolling in! Come check out the Ellie the Elephant CAL, August 17! Thread. Goodie Boxes I know you guys LOVE goodie boxes: the ones where I get lots of random goodies and samples and pop them into a box. We had a vote, and you’re in favor of smaller boxes, but more of them… so hopefully, no one will miss out! I̵…
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Interview with Kristy McGowan (author of Modern Top-Down Knitting)
…I’m a Susan Bates-girl, myself… I am too! My favorites are all-metal ones from Susan Bates and Hero. Thank you so much, Kristy! You can check out Kristy’s website at: www.mcgowanknitting.com (and check out more of her beautiful patterns), and purchase her Modern Top-Down Knitting here….
Continue ReadingIs teaching knitting or crochet right for you?
…you just wish they’d hurry up and ‘get it’? Do you often come up with ways of simplifying complex ideas? Do you find yourself thinking that the standard way of explaining things is very complicated? Are you often coming up with easier ways that your friends understand and appreciate? Are you patient? How do you react when a grocery store teller takes a million years to ring up your purchase? Do you smile and wait? Or get instantl…
Continue ReadingBetter Photography: creating a seamless white background
…#8217;ll need to do. And there’s no editing that can fix a blurry or way-poorly-lit photo, so snap the best one you can! Step 1: Change the Exposure So, you’ve snapped your photo… here’s what mine looked like: See how the background looks grey? Not good. Open your picture up in your photo editing software: Click on any of the photos in this post to enlarge Your goal is to use the tools in the software to get the background…
Continue ReadingFree Waves Stitch Pattern + Cowl Tutorial!
One of my favorite stitches is the wave stitch. So, when Maddie asked for a scarf for fall, I knew right where to turn! First, I pulled out a SpaceCadet Rainbow Mini-Skein Bundle and let Maddie choose the colors she wanted. (Since each mini-skein is 70 yards, I needed less than 3 to make a baby cowl… but one set would more than make an adult one!) Maddie is really into red, so she selected the red, pink and orange. Psst… do you want t…
Continue ReadingFree Christmas Pickle Ornament Crochet Pattern
…stmas morning receives a special gift. Glass-blown pickle ornaments have become commonplace, but we think this crocheted one is just perfect! Materials Required Ella Rae Classic is the yarn used in the sample: Green (50 yds). This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in the round with no hole (aka The Sloppy…
Continue ReadingFree Pattern: Persephone slouchy beret
…this sample, I used handspun yarn as the colorful yarn, but any number of commercial yarns would look wonderful, including: Noro Silk Garden, Crystal Palace’s Mochi Plus or Noro Kureyon. For this pattern, you will need: 100 yards of a variegated worsted weight yarn (I used handspun, but see suggestions above) 100 yards of a complimenting solid color (I used Stonehedge Fiber Mill’s Shepherd’s Wool… super soft merino!) size…
Continue ReadingFree Bee Crochet Pattern
…? Burnie (real name: Vanburn von Bumble Bee) measures 5.5 inches long when completed. Materials Required Black, yellow and white Ella Rae Classic (220 yards/skein) used in sample, less than 30 yards of each color required. This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns. Skills Required Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern How to start working in the round with no hole (aka The Sloppy Sli…
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Meet Howie the (sometimes holiday) Penguin Looking for a great pattern to begin crocheting amigurumi? This cutie is for you! You can make the basic Howie… or if you’re feeling festive, follow the instructions for adding an adorable hat! This little cutie is ready to bring some cheer into your life! He’s round, he’s a little bit waddle-y, and definitely hug-able! You can even make him without a hat, for all-year-’rou…
Continue ReadingFree Hearts Crochet Pattern
Crochet these fun hearts! What’s better than hearts for Valentine’s Day? This pattern contains instructions for 3 sizes of stuffed hearts! The small measures 2.5 inches tall, the medium is 5 inches tall, and the large is a whopping 7 inches tall!! These hearts are adorable plush decorations on their own… but the medium size is specially designed to turn any FreshStitches amigurumi into a Valentine’s Day amigurumi! Materia…
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