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    Brimless Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

    Beanies are one of my favorites things to crochet, but lets be honest, most people do not like making the brim part. I think I am in the minority when I say that I love the brim part just as much as the hat portion of a beanie. BUT…when I came across a brimless beanie on Pinterest, I knew that I had to make one. I am always designing beanies that are more girly, so I decided I would whip up a brimless one that would be unisex.  This brimless beanie is made from the top down and makes sizing…

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    How to Crochet : 3rd Loop & 4th Loop

    One of the many things that I love about crocheting is the different looks and textures you can create. One of my favorite textures to create is the raised stitches. You can create this look by crocheting into the 3rd or 4th loop of a stitch. I did not realize how uncommon these loops were until I received feedback from my pattern testers. So, I am excited to teach you how to work in the 3rd and 4th loop and to share with you a few of my pattern designs that use these loops. In my patterns, the 3rd loop…

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    Sunshine Dishcloth : FREE Crochet Pattern

    This free crochet pattern is for a simple, quick and easy dishcloth made by using just two crochet stitches. Simple cotton dishcloths are my favorite go-to summertime crochet project.  I designed this free crochet pattern while I was in dry, hot Arizona visiting my mom and I knew cotton yarn would be the best yarn to crochet with while it was so hot. The two stitches used for this pattern are the single crochet stitch (SC) and the herringbone half double crochet stitch (HHDC). Currently the HHDC stitch is my favorite stitch. I say currently because I go on crochet…

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    Water Balloons : FREE Crochet Pattern

    With this free crochet pattern for reusable water balloons, you have fun without the mess! Everyone loves to play with water balloons, but no one enjoys filling them up or picking up all the leftover pieces of balloon out of the yard. These crochet water balloons are a quick and easy crochet project. Plus, when you are finished with them just wring them out and let them air dry or pop them in the washer and dryer and store them for the next play time. You can crochet these water balloons up in no time. It took me less than…