okay so granny squares Right so you chain 4 and slip stitch to make a ring. That’s your starting circle. I remember making my first actual granny square in spring 2022 when I was supposed to be working from home but honestly just kept picking up my hook instead. The whole slip stitch thing used […]
okay so unusual granny squares Right so the thing about granny squares is everyone thinks they’re just those basic hexagon things your grandma made into afghans but there’s actually SO many weird variations you can do. I got really into this in spring 2022 when I was stuck at home with a sprained ankle and […]
Getting Started With Free Crochet Home Decor Patterns So the easiest place to find free patterns is honestly just Ravelry. I know everyone says that but it’s true – you make a free account and there’s literally thousands of home decor patterns. I made this basket thing back in spring 2022 when I was stuck […]
okay so waffle stitch basics Right so the waffle stitch is basically just double crochets and front post double crochets arranged in a specific way to make those raised squares. I made a blanket with this pattern back in spring 2022 when I was stuck at home with covid and honestly it kept me sane […]
okay so the v stitch thing So you want to learn v stitch right? I made this blanket back in spring 2022 when I was basically living on my couch rewatching The Office for like the millionth time and honestly it’s one of those stitches that looks way more complicated than it actually is. The […]
okay so granny squares but make them weird so you want to make granny squares that aren’t just the basic grandma afghan situation. I get it. I was totally there last summer, like August 2024, sitting on my couch watching old episodes of The Office for the millionth time and I just got SO bored […]
okay so spider stitch basics So you’re gonna want to start with a foundation chain that’s a multiple of 6, plus 2 extra for turning. I learned this back in spring 2022 when I was making a shawl for my sister’s birthday and honestly I picked spider stitch because it looked impressive but wasn’t actually […]
okay so small crochet projects The thing about small projects is they’re actually harder than you’d think because you need tension to stay consistent over like 20 stitches instead of 200, and when you mess up it’s SO visible. But also they’re great because you finish something and you’re like oh cool I made a […]
The Basic Stuff You Need So you’re gonna need a hook obviously, I usually use a 5.5mm or 6mm depending on what yarn I grabbed. The pattern works with pretty much any worsted weight yarn which is like the medium thickness stuff. I’ve used Red Heart Super Saver because it’s cheap and everywhere, also Caron […]
okay so scalloped edges Right so you want to know about scalloped edges because honestly they’re one of those things that look way harder than they actually are. I made my first real scalloped border back in spring 2022 on this baby blanket for my sister and I remember being SO annoyed because I kept […]