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Rectangle Granny Squares

traditional rectangle granny square

If you want to make a rectangular blanket that is worked in one piece, you make rectangle granny squares!

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Bobble Granny Squares

4 variations of the bobble granny square

While I was scrolling through some of my favourite crochet sites, I came across some patterns for bobble granny squares and decided to try one

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Granny Squares

granny square blanket

granny squares

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Amigurumi Octopus Keyring

plush octopus keyring

If you are looking for a quick and easy project as you are learning to crochet, try this cute amigurumi octopus keyring.

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Crochet Patterns

crochet stitch dictionary

If you want to make anything other than a flat crochet square in one of the basic crochet stitches you are going to need crochet patterns.

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How to Read a Crochet Pattern

how to read a crochet pattern

how to read a crochet pattern

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Crochet Blanket Patterns

Max's Crochet Blanket

Crochet Blanket Patterns

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Solid Hexagon Baby Blanket

solid hexagon blanket

The solid hexagon baby blanket pattern is a good choice for a baby blanket if you are looking for something less traditional (i.e. not a square or rectangle).

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Hexagon Granny Square

hexagon granny squares joined

You can use this design to make a single large "square" blanket, or you can make smaller solid hexagon granny squares and join them.

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Pretty Granny Square

My pretty Granny Square

found this pretty granny square tutorial on Facebook and thought it might be a nice choice for a blanket

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Is it Easy to Crochet

unicorn lovey

Is it easy to crochet? A common question that many crocheters are asked and to be honest the answer is most likely to be yes and no.

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Granny Square Patterns

granny square thumnail

Are you looking for Granny Square Patterns? A lot of beginners start their learning process with making granny squares.

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My Large Amigurumi Dolls

blue girl 1

Let me show off a bit - check out my large amigurumi dolls. They are all hand made by me and available for purchase.

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Yarn Under or Yarn Over

crochet amigurumi

When you are doing single crochet do you work with a yarn under or yarn over? It does make a difference.

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How to Crochet

how to crochet

I learned how to crochet many years ago, at the age of six. Crocheting is fun, easy to learn and very versatile.You can make anything from scarves and jumpers to fine lace.

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