Month: February 2021

The “Springtime Crochet Blog Hop” Begins March 1, 2021!!!!
NewsAt the Crochets By Trista Blog Be sure to check out this lovely blog hop starting Monday, March 1st! Trista has brought together over 30 designers and their crochet patterns Read more

The “Baby Bobbles Baby Blanket is Part of the Springtime Crochet Blog Hop!!!
NewsI just love designing baby blankets! I just love making them!! I have probably made hundreds of them for gifts and for customers who have ordered them in my Etsy Read more

The “Beautiful Bobbles” Beanie — Make One for All in Your Family!!
Patterns - All Sizes . Patterns - Hats - Adult Women . Patterns - Hats - Baby . Patterns - Hats - Children . Patterns-HatsPrevious Next Click Here to Purchase the Ad-Free PDF! If you like making beanies for yourself or members of your families, this may be the beanie pattern for you. The Read more

The “Becky” Cowl!!!
How To's . Patterns-Cowls . Patterns-ScarvesThere are times when I want to wear a big, long, bulky scarf or cowl. Then there are times when I want a small, neck-hugging cowl the is easy to Read more

Have You Tried the “Jacob’s Ladder” Crochet Stitch Yet?
How To's . News . Patterns-Cowls . Patterns-ScarvesI recently ran across this beautiful stitch called the “Jacob’s Ladder” crochet stitch. It looks so cool and gives a project such a wonderful look and texture! Well, after working Read more

This Week’s Video Tutorial – The “Suzette” Stitch
Blankets and Afghans . How To's . Patterns - Blankets and Afghans . Patterns-Cowls . Patterns-ScarvesThis week I’m focusing on the “Suzette” Stitch! This is a beautiful stitch, is very versatile and is really easy!! It is also called the “Thicket” Stitch. Whatever name you Read more


The “Winter Love Infinity Scarf” is Here!!
Patterns-Cowls . Patterns-ScarvesI really enjoy using Caron “Simply Soft” yarn and I love the softness of the yarn. I also love pink. So choosing Caron “Simply Soft” yarn in “Soft Pink” was Read more

This Week’s Featured Video Tutorial!! – “Adding a Fleece Lining to Your Hat!!
Fleece Linings for Hats . Video TutorialsIf you have made a beautiful new beanie or earflap hat and would just like it to be a little bit warmer, especially right now with temperatures in our area Read more



“Half Double Crochet” Winter Set – Free Wristwarmers Pattern
How To's . Patterns - Gloves, Mittens, Wristwarmers, Fingerless Gloves . Video TutorialsHere is the fourth piece to my new 4-piece winter set, featuring Premier “Puzzle” yarn (#5 weight) and the half double crochet stitch! These are the wristwarmers. Now in this Read more

“Half Double Crochet” Winter Set – Free Earwarmer Pattern
Earwarmers . How To's . Patterns - Hats - Adult Women . Patterns-Hats . Video TutorialsThe Half Double Crochet Headwarmer is the third piece in the four-piece winter set using the half double crochet stitch. Super simple yet elegant, and warm, you will really like Read more

“Half Double Crochet” Winter Set – Free Twisted Cowl Pattern
How To's . Patterns-Cowls . Video TutorialsThe second piece to my “Half Double Crochet” Winter Set is the Twisted Cowl. It is just the perfect accessory to keep your neck warm from that cold winter wind, Read more

“Half Double Crochet” Winter Set – Free Beanie Pattern
How To's . Patterns - Hats - Adult Women . Patterns-HatsHi Everyone! I’m writing today from a very, very cold Central Wisconsin!! The last few nights we have reached -15 degrees and we barely get above zero each day. That Read more

This Week’s Featured Video Tutorial – “The Half Double Crochet” Stitch
NewsThis week I am featuring the half double crochet stitch. This stitch is probably the second or third stitch you learned to crochet. And, if you are just beginning your Read more

How to Add a Fleece Lining to a Hat
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