Tag Archives: crochet pattern

Work in Progress: Cabled blanket

Posted on October 14, 2017 by sysclp

I saw this pattern online and just had to try it.  This is my first try at crochet cables and I am liking it.  I may have messed up the center braid a bit but I don’t feel like backing … Continue reading →

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My new favorite stitch pattern

Posted on February 5, 2015 by sysclp

This is called crazy shell stitch and it is really pretty and has a great texture to it.  It is really easy to do since all it uses is chain, single crochet, and double crochet.  You start with a chain … Continue reading →

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Lion Brand Tweed Stripes yarn review

Posted on January 24, 2015 by sysclp

I had used this type of yarn before in another color (Seashell, see my top banner), but I found some in Orchid at Joann’s in the US about a month ago and got a couple of skeins since the stores … Continue reading →

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Another Niagara Stripe yarn project

Posted on January 14, 2015 by sysclp

This one is called Stone Wall and is three shades of gray from almost white to almost black.  I am doing a ripple scarf in this one since I thought the high contrast colors would show the pattern up nicely. … Continue reading →

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Playing with popcorn stitch

Posted on January 8, 2015 by sysclp

I got some nice 100% cotton yarn at Michaels during the current 50% off sale on Loops and Threads yarn and decided to try something with the popcorn stitch.  I am almost finished with a light scarf using it in … Continue reading →

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2014/88 – make a bunny!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by sysclp

Originally posted on UK Crochet Patterns:
This one is an absolutely adorable pattern – for a stuffed bunny! Unfortunately what you see in the image to the right is all that is available on the website, no tutorial or description…

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Bernat Blanket Yarn

Posted on December 22, 2014 by sysclp

Bernat Blanket yarn is so soft, fluffy, and cuddly!  I made a blanket with it first and it took 6 skeins to get a twin size.  I love the feel of it, I decided to get a skein to experiment … Continue reading →

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What’s your favorite online crochet pattern?

Posted on November 22, 2014 by sysclp

I am sure everyone has tried many different free patterns online and we probably all have our own favorite.  Mine would probably be the Infinity and Beyond Scarf that I found over on the CroCreations blog.  It is a lovely … Continue reading →

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Basket weave-ish scarf pattern

Posted on November 13, 2014 by sysclp

I wanted a scarf pattern with nice texture and visual interest, so after a bit of experimentation I came up with this one.  It combines a bit of open weave down the center with sort of basket weave or chain … Continue reading →

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