Wow! The last couple of months have been zipping by, and I am so happy to finally be able to share one of the projects I’ve been keeping under my hat. I’m participating in the 2021 Stitch & H...
https://mamas2hands.com/2021/09/24/puff-star-afghan-hexagon/
It has been super hot even here in Colorado, so I am looking for small projects to work on and hats are one of my favorites. I’m teaching a class next week “Spiraling Stripes Hat” that is a...
https://mamas2hands.com/2021/07/16/skinny-post-stitch-ribbing/
What is a Cluster Stitch? The general definition is a group of stitches worked in one stitch or space that only counts as one stitch itself. Clusters are a great way to add texture and visual int...
https://mamas2hands.com/2021/03/17/master-crocheting-clusters/
I’m so excited to be part of the 4th Annual Stitch & Hustle Blog Hop: The Perfect Picot. Links to visit the other participating designers patterns are after this pattern, as well as a link to t...
https://mamas2hands.com/2020/09/25/josephine-cloche-crochet-pattern/
The half double crochet stitch (UK terminology = Half Treble Crochet HTC) is one of the most versatile stitches in your crochet toolbox. Whether worked in rows or in the round the fabric you crea...
https://mamas2hands.com/2020/08/14/happy-handy-half-double-crochet/
Have you ever noticed how working a flat circle in larger sizes with regular increases you end up with a polygon shape. The stitches between the increase points make a flat edge. These can be fun...
https://mamas2hands.com/2020/04/10/crochet-really-round-circles/
This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. There was a little delay getting this post finished because we w...
https://mamas2hands.com/2019/06/11/the-secrets-to-crocheting-the-x-stitch/
One of my least favorite things in crochet or knitting is dealing with the loose ends once a project is finished. Needle felting can be a big help in securing those ends though, especially if you...
https://mamas2hands.com/2019/04/30/needle-felting-for-repairs/
Easter is coming up in just a few weeks and I have a fun little pattern for you to crochet a basket for Easter goodies. This basket is small enough to be perfect for toddlers or as a special gift...
https://mamas2hands.com/2019/04/09/time-for-an-easter-basket/
This past week I seem to be getting a few messages about my “Sierra Swoncho” pattern that was published in the February 2019 issue of “I Like Crochet”. It is marked as an intermediate ski...