In this photo tutorial you’ll learn how to join granny squares as you go with a flat join method in crochet. This is my favourite way of joining granny squares as you go and it’s easier and prettier than the slip stitch join or the single crochet join in my opinion as it creates a smooth, braided look and it feels least confusing to me.
This crochet tunic dress pattern with sleeves is a simple rectangle seamed at the sides and shoulders. It can be worn on a windy summer’s day or layered over a pair of jeans in autumn. The waves add some interest and texture to your usual stripes and this stitch is very soothing to make as you count 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4…
This simple and easy beginner rectangle crochet shawl only uses two stitches for texture and bold color combinations using Stylecraft Special DK yarn including Bright Pink and Fiesta to create a boho crochet shawl. Embrace your inner bohemian style chic with these puff stitch granny squares. Wear it like a warm scarf when you fold it in half or wrap it around your shoulders and layer it over blue jeans and neutral shades.
In this No Tails Color Change In Crochet tutorial you will learn exactly how to change color in crochet leaving no yarn tails to weave in at the end between rounds, rows or stripes. I love colorwork in crochet, and to be honest I was never one of those people who would change their ways just to avoid switching yarn. But I also love shortcuts and this way to change yarn in crochet is the best of both worlds.
This Crochet Crocus Scarf is an easy granny square scarf crochet pattern with a tassel fringe how to. It’s quite long yet lightweight and uses spring crocus flower inspired color combinations in Stylecraft Special DK yarn.
This granny square Sunkissed Garden pattern uses bright & bold color combos that make me think of a sunny garden on a hot summer’s day. This granny square also makes a simple and easy afghan block!
These last minute crochet Easter egg covers are made with the granny stitch using a large hook for a quick and satisfying result. The crochet covers are easy to put on and off, they’re reusable, pack flat for storage and are no dye. I really wasn’t up for dyeing Easter eggs this year!..
This crochet ripple blanket and throw Spring Landscape uses bright and pastel spring colours that remind me of the yellow and pink garden flowers that bloom in spring. Green of course is for the new grass, blue is for the blue skies and the sea and white in granny and puff stitches is for the last of the winter snow. Includes a tutorial of how to join granny squares to the top of granny ripple blanket like this.
This tutorial shows you how to join new yarn in crochet with a slip knot and a slip stitch for your crochet blankets, granny squares and other crochet projects, in 4 easy steps.
I find the slip stitch join to be quick and easy, and it’s my favourite method to use for granny stitch projects, where it’s nice to set your mind on autopilot and not have to search your memory for any specific methods. I think you kind of learn it once, and never forget, and it looks pretty too!
It’s spring time, and I really craved to see some crochet daisy granny squares on the internet. What I saw was some beautiful and colourful work, but what I really wanted to see was simple and plain, life-like yet easy and practical crochet daisy granny squares.
I created this free crochet pattern for these Easter Granny Squares because I had enough of the winter blues! I loved playing with these cheerful yarn colours and matching them together while I was waiting for that spring feeling to arrive…
This Granny Square Scarf Icy Blues is a totally free crochet pattern for you to enjoy here on my blog & it only takes 24 granny squares of your time. The inspiration for this scarf came from my last project Crochet Afghan Top January Blues where I incorporated the puff stitch into my granny squares. And of course this yarn I am using is pretty inspiring too – I love a bit of sparkle! Includes 3 photo tutorials.
I love the colour BLUE but I don’t love BLUES so I made this crochet afghan top “January Blues” as crochet therapy and colour therapy and a bit of TLC for myself and my wardrobe all rolled into one!
How many granny squares or other crochet pieces do you usually join into an afghan? You might be surprised to learn that making this top can be easier than making an afghan, AND you’ll have a nice piece to wear outside.
This blanket was made with love for all of you who, like me, perhaps were looking for beautiful crochet candy cane blanket ideas on the net and wished they had stumbled upon something like this- something simple, colourful and festive! It features stripy granny squares embelished with crochet candy cane appliques and a border made of some granny and ribbed stitches to complement the candy cane stripes. This pattern includes 5 photo tutorials.
I don’t know about you, but I get really confused sometimes with how many times to yarn over with all your double crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet, triple treble/ treble treble crochet stitches… Like, double treble – what does that even mean?..
This blanket features a crochet granny square that has been transformed into a little crochet gift parcel complete with a cute little crochet ribbon & bow, which you can also make on its own without joining it into the blanket and turn it into alovely crochet Christmas tree decoration or you can also hang it on your door handle for a festive touch. Or make a matching set of both!
These cute little Granny Square Christmas Crochet Gift Parcel Decorations can be made in any colours you like and hung on your Christmas tree or on the door handle for a festive touch during the holidays. Or you can make them in matching colours (named below) to go with the Crochet Blanket “Christmas Present” which is a free crochet pattern here on my blog.
I don’t know about you, but after I’ve just completed that big batch of colourful hexagons I can’t just stop now… As they have such an uplifting effect on me! Therefore… We’re going to continue with the gathered chain theme for this border to complement the starry/ spider webby looking lacy Halloween hexagons that we magicked up earlier on.
If you are looking for a stash busting and fun Halloween crochet project then this lap blanket is for you! I hope I will be able to cheer you up with these photos of my colourful crochet, and that this post will inspire you to be more creative with your old unwanted yarn.
The inspiration for this blanket was probably a big pile of unwanted yarn. As I would rummage through my big bursting bag of yarn over the last few years, there would always be a certain selection of yarn that would never get picked. Perhaps I have too much yarn!
