This stunning free crochet granny square motif cardigan is one of Marly Bird's most beloved designs. The full pattern is available in three parts below — work through them at your own pace, no schedule required! The cardigan is made using a beautiful granny square motif joined as you go, and works up in three sizes (S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X). It's the perfect intermediate crochet project.
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→ Part 1: Construction
→ Part 2: Edging
→ Part 3: Collar & Finishing
If you have been following along you know that I have been revealing the new scrubby patterns each month for the 7 Months of Scrubby Campaign. We are approaching the last month and today I will share with you how to make the Snowman in a Square Sparkle Scrubby Snowman Washcloth.
With Independence day here I wanted to share with you some of the cute patriotic crochet patterns that Red Heart has for FREE download. These patterns are great not only for the 4th of July but for Labor Day and for Memorial Day next year. There are 14 Free Patriotic Crochet Patterns in this round up and I am sure you will find one you love.
If you love these red, white, and blue patterns you will love the Firecracker purse or the More Than Just an Infinity Cowl.
Planned Pooling Crochet 102 –how to achieve the basic crisscross pattern
There are two ways to get into the pool. You can slowly wade in from the shallow end, learning how things work and taking your time to carefully plan or you can just go ahead and jump into the deep end.
This tutorial is for those of you who want to learn how things work and take the time to carefully plan your project.
Red Heart recently released a BRAND NEW yarn called Hopscotch. Today I want to share with you one of the new patterns designed with this new yarn and show you how to make it. The Simple Crescent Knit Shawl is a great option for fall and even summer in you air conditioned building.
Introducing Michelle Hunter, or as some know her ‘Knit Purl Hunter', as we welcomed her for the first time to the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird!
Michelle says: ‘I am best known as the creator of the knitting education website, Knit Purl Hunter, where my videos have been viewed by millions of knitters. My books, Building Blocks, Building in Color, and Building with Lace are skill building series designed to progress the knitter through the major knitting principles. My time is divided between teaching classes nationwide and online instruction. My designs have been featured in various publications and are all supported with video tutorials. I consider myself the luckiest person alive to be able to combine my passion for teaching with my love of knitting.' [Read more…]