Once I fall in love with a stitch pattern, I love to explore several ways to use it. So, I thought I’d gather together these gift set ideas using Moogly patterns! Maybe you’ve made one of these, without realizing there were items to match – now you’ll know! And maybe fill in a few blanks on your gift list!
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One request that pops up every year is what the new trends are going to be – in fashion, in design, and in crochet! And while the magazines have to figure this stuff out months in advance, I’ve been able to sit back and look around and see what’s really catching people’s eyes. Here is my collection of the top 10 Fall and Winter Trends for 2014 – and free crochet patterns that fit in each category!
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There are three patterns (so far!) on Moogly that call for you to “braid” loops or chains of crochet, in two different ways. It’s a simple technique with a big effect, but it can be hard to describe – after all, “pull a loop through a loop” could be said to be 90% of crochet itself! So here’s a video tutorial on making and braiding crochet loops – two ways!
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The Ups and Downs Slouchy Beanie has done pretty well for itself (thanks to all of you!) and I had a little yarn leftover… so of course I designed a matching pair of mitts! Introducing the Ups and Downs Crochet Fingerless Gloves!
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The Ups and Downs Slouchy Beanie uses a variety of stitches, and one of them is the half double crochet, worked into the “third loop.” Where is this mysterious loop? Well, let me show you! Here’s how to crochet in the third loop of the half double crochet!
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Don’t panic – you can still have that handmade holiday or birthday, and do some stash busting while you’re at it! Here are some great last minute crochet gifts, each of which takes less than 200 yards of yarn! Now updated in 2021 with even more categories and gift ideas!
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I don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of time looking at crochet patterns… whether it’s to put together a collection for this site, find a pattern for someone who isn’t having any luck, or for my own crochet down time. Ravelry makes it easy to find the pattern you’re looking for – and everyday I talk to people who don’t know how to use it. So here’s how to use Ravelry to find a crochet or knit pattern – you’ll love it!
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