Category: Patterns

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How to crochet the good old muffler (looks like knitted)

Dear crafters,

Surely that good old cosy muffler that you keep at the back of a shelf in your wardrobe for those awful cold winter days made you wonder whether this knitted item can be done through the art of crocheting as well. As a matter of fact, this knitted pattern is one of the easiest patterns that can be converted into a crocheted one. The front post double crochet stitch is the crochet stitch which does all the magic! So in today’s instructions we shall teach you how to crochet the good old muffler which is a beginner-level pattern. Oh, and also is an adorable fashion item that can be turned into a gift for your husband, father, brother or boyfriend. read more

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How to Crochet the Laziest Waves Stitch Throw/Afghan

Crocheted wave stitch afghan by coolorful.com

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends ,

How are you all doing ? Are you set to begin a new crochet project ? This time around the pattern today I will show you how to crochet an afghan/throw/lap blanket using the laziest waves stitch , which is nothing but a combination of single , half double and double crochet stitches . There is no increasing and decreasing in the peaks and the valleys when it comes to this particular stitch , as you normally do in the case of the wave/zig-zag/chevron stitch which uses large peaks and valleys . Despite the fact that it is summer and you would prefer to crochet light and small items , I decided to put down the written instructions for this blanket before all details are completely erased from my memory . I made this laziest wave afghan a very long time ago , before losing my sight at the end of 2013 , but even so I still remember the steps and materials used . So Here it goes . read more

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How to Crochet a Granny Market Bag

Crocheted Granny Market Bag by Coolorful.com

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends,

I came up with a pattern for a crocheted market bag using the granny on the straight stitch as the main stitch some time ago. I asked my mom to put my instructions to practice and here is what she made! A beautiful, handy, practical bag just perfect to be used while at the market, for shopping and grocery, from light to medium weight items and products. It won’t be able to carry a few kilos of potatoes or tomatoes, but it is absolutely perfect for plants like parsley and dill, for your newspaper and magazines and even for your yarn shopping! read more

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How to Crochet a Pair of Crocodile Mittens

Crocheted Crocodile Hat Scarf Gloves Set by Coolorful.com

Dear Arttsy Craftsy Friends ,

I can’t stop myself from trying new patterns and ways to use the crocodile stitch , now that I began mastering it , even with my eyes closed , which is not a figure of speech . Don’t forget that I still can’t see, which is sort of forcing me to try a certain type of crochet stitches . And the crocodile stitch is one of my favorite nowadays . I came up with three patterns using the crocodile stitch . They are easy , clear and are addressed to beginner-intermediate crocheters . These patterns include instructions on how to crochet a pair of mittens , a scarf and a hat . read more

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How to Crochet The Crocodile Shawl

Crocheted Triangle Crocodile Shawl

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends,

There are many variations to the crocodile crochet stitch and even more applications and ways to use it to make all sorts of items, from blankets, pillow cases, hats, mittens, shawls, cardigans and so many more. I am currently experimenting with these variations to create patterns for small items just to keep my hands and imagination busy. Let me remind you that I lost my sight in November 2013 after suffering a stroke that I wrote about on my personal blog. You can read the story here. But let’s go back to the crocodile stitch. I put together a video tutorial on how to crochet the crocodile stitch that you can follow bellow. read more

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How to crochet a pillow case for a baby blanket or home decor

Crocodile Pillow Case Coolorful

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends ,

I am so happy you are showing interest in following my instructions on how to crochet a pillow case for a baby or child using the crocodile stitch that I re-learned recently and that I love so much since it gives me the opportunity to crochet more complicated patterns and fancier stitches . If you did not reach these instructions following my previous on how to crochet a baby blanket using the crocodile stitch , then please take a look at the respective article since it includes important details about this stitch , materials and tools needed and so on . You can find this pattern here . read more

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How to crochet a Crocodile Baby Blanket

Colorful Crocodile Crochet Baby Blanket By Coolorful

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends ,

I admit I grew very fond of the granny on the straight stitch that I used since I began crocheting again in March 2016 . To those of you who are reading my blog for the first time , I should repeat this bit of information about my life . I suffered a stroke in late November 2013 after which I became blind and partially deaf . I used to crochet on an advanced level before the stroke , but the permanent blindness that I am facing cut my crocheting passion short . I now am somewhere below a beginner crocheter since I have to make every step and stitch through touching with the visual help being a valuable commodity that I currently do not afford . But in March 2016 I got into the habit of crocheting once again , though all my work since that moment relied solely on the granny on the straight stitch that I found so easy to use with all the chain 1 spaces and somewhat lacey aspect that this stitch has . In time , I was no longer able to fool the little artist in me . My fingers were aching to try new stitches and patterns , despite my fear and frustration . I really used to be an advanced crocheter and loved the Tunisian stitches the most , stitches that I currently find impossible to make . But so I thought about the crocodile crochet stitch less than 4 months ago , when I gave it a try . And guess what , everyone ? I did a fabulous job crocheting two baby blankets and three pillow cases . One set is for a girl , the other one is for a baby boy . Come to think about it , the two blankets are for about 12-18 months old children . In any case , I thought to put together the instructions that will help you crochet similar pieces for your children , relatives or possible clients . read more

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How to Crochet a Slouchy Crocodile Beret

How to crochet a Crocodile Stitch Beret

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends ,

I admit that I only began writing instructions for my crochet projects recently , after resuming my hand made hobby last year , in March . Putting these instructions together is a great adventure for me , since I still am unable to see , which means that I have to write down the steps using a lot of my imagination and visual memory . This is a marvelous thing happening to me since visualizing things is a recommended exercise for people who have lost their sight . So let’s see how this is going to go . Please address notes to me about any mistakes you may find throughout the instructions for a Christmas crocheted beret using the crocodile stitch as the main technique . read more

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How to crochet a super colorful sweater with a solid Granny square

How To crochet A Super Colorful Sweater Using Solid Granny Square
How To crochet A Super Colorful Sweater Using Solid Granny Square

Dear Artsy&Crafts Friends,

In today’s photo tutorial I am going to show you how to crochet a colorful sweater using the Traditional Solid Granny Square, as shown in the picture below.

You might think it is hard, but that’s not the case. So let’s get started.

Abbreviations:

ch- – chain
ch-X-sp – chain X space
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch

Level: beginner

Size: L, 40

Tips:

1. To make your sweater as colorful as possible, you will need a variety of colors. So make an inventory of all the leftover yarn or buy new ones. Or you can make it with as many colors as you want, even two or just one, in which case you won’t have to cut the yarn and fasten off the yarn as much. The instructions will be the same. All in all, you will need about 800 grams ( approx. 29 ounces) of yarn in total. read more

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How to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape

How to crochet a shawl in a triangle

Dear Crafters,

I thought I should tell you that I’ve finally managed to overcome the lethargy after the stroke. In fact, even my sister, Ana-Maria, is feeling much better. We were both struck with apathy and with this sense of futility. But for the past few months I’ve started crocheting again and my sister started to learn how to crochet. I feel this overwhelming joy that I can hold the crochet hook without feeling frustrated that I can’t crochet double crochet stitches like I used to. I’m still limited to a few techniques and stitches, because of my blindness, but it’s better than nothing. Ever since I started crocheting I’ve been making shawl after shawl. Seven, to be more precise. Some of them I offered to friends as gifts and the rest I intend to sell. But, even if I want to sell the complete project, that doesn’t mean that you do not have the right to know “the secret” behind the project. So, we decided to teach you how to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape, like the one in the image below. read more