Feb 7, 2015 | Diversions, Happy Hooker, Other Crafty Stuff, Patterns From My Hook
This post originally appeared as a guest post on the Maggie Bags blog. Unfortunately, they are closing down, so I am bringing the guest posts that I did back here to Tyrneathem. I hope you enjoy them! I learned to crochet when I was just 5 years old. I would sneak...
Jul 9, 2014 | Diversions, Happy Hooker, Stitches to Try
Notes: The Diamond Tweed moves stitches back and forth to create a subtle diamond texture. It would make a great all-over pattern for numerous projects where a lacy, dainty fabric is desired. Stitch Count: Any odd number of stitches. Written Instructions: Row...
Mar 25, 2014 | Diversions, Happy Hooker, Stitches to Try
Notes: The Block stitch pattern is very similar to the Brick stitch, but the Block takes on a twist with front post double crochet stitches between the bricks. This stitch would be clever used in a “baby blocks” blanket. Stitch Count: Multiple of 3...
Mar 16, 2014 | Diversions, Happy Hooker, Stitches to Try
Notes: The Brick stitch combines simple single and double crochet stitches with chain stitches to create a striking block texture. This stitch would be great used in an afghan. Note that this pattern stitch begins on a wrong side row. Stitch Count: Multiple of 4...
Feb 7, 2014 | Happy Hooker, Stitches to Try
Notes: The Kuranchi stitch is a variation on the Crunchy stitch we showed you last week. It is a combination of slip stitches, single and double crochet that creates a lightweight fabric great for sweaters. Stitch Count: Any odd number of stitches Written...
Feb 1, 2014 | Diversions, Happy Hooker, Stitches to Try
Notes: The Crunchy Stitch combines slipped stitches and half-double crochet stitches. The combination creates lots of texture and bold horizontal lines. This stitch would work well in panels within a larger design. The texture would also be great for scrubby...
Jan 23, 2014 | Diversions, Happy Hooker, Stitches to Try
Notes: There are many variation on the basic chevron shape. The Single Crochet Chevron is a nice deep chevron worked with all single crochet, of course. It works well in a solid color, but changing colors every row or in some type of color-shifting pattern really...
Dec 19, 2013 | Diversions, Happy Hooker, Stitches to Try
Notes: The Corolla Wave amps up the glam of the Simple Wave from Sunday by adding chain stitches to create an airier, lacier fabric. It would work beautifully in scarves and shawls. It is pretty in a solid color or consider working the single crochet rows in a...
Dec 15, 2013 | Diversions, Happy Hooker, Stitches to Try
Notes: The Simple Wave is another chevron-like pattern. By adding a row of single crochet between each double crochet row, it softens the edge and becomes more wave-like. Working the single crochet rows in a different color would really show off the wave and add lots...
Nov 26, 2013 | Diversions, Happy Hooker, Stitches to Try
Notes: The Crossed Clusters Granny Square adds extra impact to the basic granny square by adding double crochet clusters in each corner. Special stitch: dc-cl is double crochet cluster. The number before indicates how many stitches will be part of the cluster (2 dc-cl...