How to Crochet: Pineapple Puff Stitch | Easy Video Tutorial for Beginners

The pineapple puff crochet stitch is one of my new favorite stitches. It has a great texture and is slightly airy. It is easy to crochet and useful for a myriad of crochet projects! I have used this stitch in several projects over the years, including the Sequoia Ridge Slouch beanie (a free pattern). favorites.  … Read more

Easy Crochet Magic Circle Tutorial

In this post you will learn how to make an Easy Crochet Magic Circle Tutorial. The magic circle is used to create so many projects, including beanies, toques, I used the magic circle to create so many crochet projects including the Sequoia Ridge Slouchy Beanie. There are so many ways to create a magic circle. … Read more

How to Crochet: FPdc2tog – Front Post Double Crochet 2 tog | Easy Video Tutorial for Beginners

Front post stitches can be a challenge for new crocheters.  Don’t be afraid!  They just regular old stitches, but where you place the stitch is the key.  So, the front post stitches are performed just like they sound – you work around the post of a stitch, instead of in the two top loops of … Read more

Sequoia Ridge Slouch ~ easy slouchy hat crochet pattern

Sequoia Ridge Slouch Free Crochet Pattern

If you landed here from Pinterest and are looking for the FREE version of this, you can find that post here! The inspiration for this slouch stems from the mighty Flint Ridge caves (They are the longest cave system in North America) and the giant Sequoias.  The Sequoias are the tallest, most beautiful trees in … Read more

Do you love cotton? Me too! Get ready for the Blushing Winter Beanie & Scarf release and grab some on-sale yarn!

I can’t say enough about I Love This Cotton.  Even Prior to becoming an affiliate with Hobby Lobby, I sang the praises of this yarn left and right.  It’s so soft, and easy to work with.  The colors are lovely, and it’s the perfect yarn for everything from C2C baby blankets to scarfs, sweaters, hats, … Read more

How to Crochet: Chainless Foundation Stitches – 4 video tutorials include single, double, half double, & linked double crochet stitches

Have you ever wanted to learn how to create a chain-less foundation chain?  Chain-less crochet stitches can help up your crochet game for sure! I know you’ve looked at a pattern and the first row or starting point said “foundation single crochet,” then you think to yourself “what the heck is that???”   Oh noes!  😟 … Read more

Crochet Stitch Calculator – calculate your stitch multiples to fit your desired project size

Crochet Stitch Calculator graphic, how many chains do I need?

Are you a crochet designer? | Are you a beginner who wants to learn to create your own designs? | Do you love crochet, but not good at reading patterns? | Do you want to create a design without worrying about a pattern and just wing it!

This is the calculator for you.

As a designer, I love to create patterns from scratch.  This takes a lot of trial and error for sure, but a few years ago I purchased the Crochet Stitch Bible for stitch inspiration and learn new, fun stitches.

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