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Dish Cloth Pair - Crochet Pattern

  Handmade all cotton cloths are the best! But don’t let the name fool you, these are great spa cloths too! Here is a simple and cute pattern to make for friends and family, but don’t forget to keep some for yourself. Make 2 cloths reversing color A and B for each one if you want a matching set.   Yarn Knit Picks Dishie worsted weight (190 yds / 100 grams) 1 skein each Silver (A) and Eggplant (B) Any worsted weight cotton yarn will work for this project   Materials / Tools Size I/9 - 5.5 mm crochet hook Scissors Yarn needle Difficulty: Easy Size:  Each cloth measures 9 ½” x 9 ½”   Gauge 5 pattern repeats (15 stitches) = 4”/10cm 11 rows = 4”/10cm Gauge is not critical for this project   Stitch guide sl st… slip stitch ch - chain stitch sc - single crochet hdc - half double crochet dc… double crochet   INSTRUCTIONS With color A Chain 32 Row 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (...

Jaida's Beanie - Crochet Pattern

  A great hat for the whole family! Made with an extra wide brim so you can either fold over a cuff for a great fitting beanie or leave it down for a more “slouchy hat” effect. YOU choose the look you want.  Pattern for adult sizes is at the beginning of the article, children’s sizes are below. Do you like to shop as much as I do? The following article contains links to some of my favorite places. When you shop by clicking these affiliate links, I may get a small compensation. This means it’s a WIN – WIN!! You get to shop for fantastic products and I get to keep bringing you great content! I thank you for helping support my small business. Yarn Red Heart Super Saver (7 oz / 198 g - 364 yds / 333 m) 1 each - Aran (A), Coral (B), Soft Navy (C) Materials / Tools H-8 / 5.0mm Hook I-9 / 5.5mm Hook Pom Pom Yarn Needle Difficulty Intermediate Gauge Ribbing for brim with H-8 / 5.0mm hook - 7 st & 5 rows = 2 inches Body of hat in pattern stitch with I-9 / 5.5mm hook - 12 st & ...

Choosing a Crochet Hook Size with Confidence

  One thing that can get kind of tricky when crocheting is figuring out hook sizes. The thing with crochet is that the continuity in hook sizing isn’t always spot on. Not all brands match up with the others when it comes to the letter or number labeling. This makes it difficult when a pattern calls for a certain gauge and they give a letter and/or number for the hook size. One of the things I have learned is to ALWAYS check the hook size listed in millimeters. Do you like to shop as much as I do? The following article contains links to some of my favorite places. When you shop by clicking these affiliate links, I may get a small compensation. This means it’s a WIN – WIN!! You get to shop for fantastic products and I get to keep bringing you great content! I thank you for helping support my small business. Another thing to watch out for in today’s world (thanks to the internet) is that we have access to as many patterns as our little hearts desire. Even if they are from other count...