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by Hannah on December 15, 2014
We're nearing the end of our installment of free dishcloths and I'm pleased to present the Golden Lattice Dishcloth, guaranteed to perk up your kitchen in the super bright Canary yellow CotLin! This is a quick project with tidy rows of triangle-shaped eyelets. Written instructions accompany a chart to make this pattern super accessible and the border consists of simple half double crochets for extra sturdiness. See the rest of the dishcloths in our 52 Weeks of Dishcloths here! |
Category Archives: crochet
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by Stacey on December 2, 2014
When we came up with an idea of doing a crochet afghan book, my thoughts immediately went to my late grandmother, who made so many snuggly blankets over the years. Nearly every year, I received one - each one different but beautifully done. So when I thought about what I wanted to do for my pattern, I remembered how she loved doing all types of granny squares and piecing them together. I grabbed some Wool of the Andes Superwash and played around with my hook - in the end, I came up with my Efflorescence Throw. |
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by Knit Picks Staff on November 20, 2014
Misty Rose is a fanciful version of a crocheted dishcloth to decorate your kitchen with as well as having a purpose. Pick two colors and create a blossom of your own. The Misty Rose dishcloth was a fun project to design and crochet. I have always loved the pink and grey combination, and the Dishie colors were perfect. In this project I decided that the grey would be my pop of color. The soft ruffles gives it a feminine and a little dressy look. |
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by Jenny K on November 18, 2014
I love a good, oversized crochet blanket and nothing comes close to the satisfaction of crocheting with Billow on a large 9mm crochet hook. I also really love using Billow for blankets - it is super soft and I just adore the way its thick and think texture shines through with crochet. For my contribution to Tucked In, I used softly colored stripes of Billow against a neutral background to create a blanket that works for any season. |
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by Heidi on November 11, 2014
Hi, I'm Heidi, and I'm a blanket addict. I began my crochet love affair with two years ago with my first blanket, and haven't looked back since. Naturally, I was delighted at the idea of Tucked In, a collection of crochet afghans designed by everyone here at the office. |
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by Heidi on November 10, 2014
I adore patterns that gives the illusion of complexity, but are actually astoundingly simple. This easy shell stitch center creates a delectable, textured effect, snugly framed by a chunky border. Download the free pattern now » P.S. I must always be hungry when I make my dishcloths, because I just realized I name many of them after foods. Case in point: Fruity Loops Dishcloth, Sherbet Tunisian Dishcloth and now, Custard Pie Dishcloth. Just in case you were wondering what is on this lady’s mind 24/7: sugar & carbs. 🙂 |
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by Hannah on November 4, 2014
The idea for Tucked In, a collection of crochet afghans designed by everyone here at the office had me reaching for four of my favorite Wool of the Andes Superwash colors and immediately crocheting up a storm of test swatches before we even finished outlining the concept! After the first hour, I knew I wanted to do a mixture of granny squares and granny stripes, all that was left to do was to work out how Brass Heather, White, Clarity and Cadet would work together throughout what would become the Squares + Stripes Blanket. |
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by Stacey on October 30, 2014
In our quest to have adorable ornaments around our houses for the holidays, we present our new free crochet pattern - Woodland Friend Elfkin by Kristen Stoltzfus! |
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by Hannah on October 20, 2014
I always try to keep a small project on my hooks or needles as a sort of crafty "palate cleanser" while I'm working on intense, long-term projects. I've noticed that it helps to keep me motivated and excited about those big pieces if I can take a mini break and finish something else quickly. My newest favorite mini knit is Purl Soho's free Garter Flap Hat (teeny tiny baby sized). |
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by Heidi on October 9, 2014
Traveling is a fantastic time to catch up on crafting time. This last spring I visited New Jersey to watch my sister participate in the Special Olympics USA Games. The long plane ride, countless bus trips, and hours of train adventures all paid off with a glorious pile of completed projects. |
