Knit & Crochet Blog, What's New on This Site

The "Knit & Crochet Blog" is the sites mini-journal that keeps you up-to-date with the latest information submitted to the Smart Knit crocheting.com site as well as major changes. On this page you will find the following:

• New pages that have been added.
• Pages that have been substantially updated.
• Other up-to-date postings or relevant news about knitting-crocheting that I find in books, media, and around the Web.
• Important older pages that you might have otherwise missed.

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Jul 25, 2024

Knotted Half Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial and Tips

The knotted half double crochet stitch is a beginner-friendly stitch made with just hdc and sc stitches and resembles a knotted rope.

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Jul 25, 2024

How to Make the Treble Crochet Stitch (aka Triple Crochet)

The treble crochet stitch, aka Triple Crochet is a beginner stitch that is easy to pick up and fast to make. A good stitch if you want a loose fabric.

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Jul 18, 2024

21 Half Double Crochet Stitch Variations for Beginners

Here's 21 half double crochet stitch variations for beginners to try, all easy to master, and each creates a different textured fabric useful to many projects.

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Jul 18, 2024

Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitcht: Tutorial & Free Pattern

The Herringbone half double crochet stitch is a beautiful pattern that is easy to do, even for beginners. Tips, tutorial and a free phone case pattern.

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Jul 18, 2024

Yarn Substitutions for Knitting and Crochet Projects

You can make yarn substitutions for knitting and crochet projects, but there are a few rules to follow. Tips and tutorials

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Jul 18, 2024

Lace Knitting Stitches: Easy Lace and Eyelet Patterns

Lace knitting stitches may seem beyond the scope of beginning knitters' abilities, but many are easy and can be tackled by any novice. Tutorial.

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Jul 18, 2024

16 Knitting Mistakes Beginners Make: How to Fix Them

Many common knitting mistakes beginners make are easy to fix. Find out how.

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Jul 15, 2024

How Many Types of Knit Stitches Are There?

Beginners often ask how many types of knit stitches are there to be mastered. The answer may surprise you.

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Jul 14, 2024

Half-Double Crochet Cluster Makeup Bag or Hook Tote

This half-double crochet cluster makeup bag is made entirely of single and half double crochet cluster stitches. Perfect for makeup, hooks, or even markers.

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Jul 14, 2024

Free Easy Beginner Crochet Patterns For Those New to Crocheting

These easy beginner crochet patterns are for anyone who is new to crocheting but are so fast and easy that those advanced crocheters will love them too.

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Jul 14, 2024

Half Double Crochet Cluster Stitch Tutorial and Free Pattern

The half double crochet cluster stitch is easy to learn and do. Learn how to make the stitch with an easy potholder project.

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Jul 13, 2024

How to Make the Knit Rice Stitch: Tutorials and Project Ideas

This tutorial explains how to make the knit rice stitch and includes photos and step by step instructions. Project ideas are also included.

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Jul 13, 2024

Iron Knit Stitch Pattern: Tips and Tutorial

Iron Knit Stitch Pattern is a beginner friendly knit stitch that resembles a rib stitch but can be used as a stand-alone pattern for a variety of projects.

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Jul 12, 2024

Free Knit Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth Pattern: Tutorial, Tips

This Free Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth pattern is beginner friendly. A great way to improve your knit-purl tension while making something useful

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Jul 12, 2024

Free Seed Stitch Knit Dishcloth or Face Wash Cloth

This free seed stitch knit dishcloth uses only knit and purl stitches and is a perfect beginner-friendly knit project for anyone just learning to knit.

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Jul 12, 2024

Knit Purl Ridge Dishcloth Pattern: Free Instructions

This free knit Purl Ridge Dishcloth Pattern is super easy and fun to make for the beginning knitter or for anyone that needs a quick hostess gift.

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Jul 12, 2024

Easy Crochet Double Stitch Scarf Pattern Completely Free

This crochet double stitch scarf pattern is for the ultimate beginner and is complete free online. Learn about scarves and how to make the double crochet stitch

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Jul 12, 2024

Granny Square Headband -- Free Beginner Friendly-Pattern

This Granny square headband is super easy and perfect for beginners. It works up fast so if you need a quick, last minute gift for someone, this would be ideal.

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Jul 12, 2024

How to Crochet the Second Row of Stitches |Beginner Crochet

This tutorial on how to crochet the second row teaches you the basics of working into the foundation chain using several different methods and stitches.

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Jul 12, 2024

From Coloring Pages to Crochet: Translating Designs into Yarn Art

From coloring pages to crochet is another way to find inspiration for your next creative project. Find out how to use coloring pages for crocheting.

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Jul 12, 2024

Cluster Stitch Crochet: Tutorial and Free Dishcloth Pattern

Cluster stitch is a crochet classic - it is easy to make and has endless possibilities to be combined with other stitches to form new patterns

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Jul 12, 2024

Crochet Tote Bag Pattern Mesh Stitch for Crochet Beginners

This crochet tote bag pattern mesh stitch is perfect for beginners and a great addition to a summer wardrobe. Use as a market or beach bag,

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Jul 12, 2024

Guide to The Best 31 Gifts for Knitters and Crocheters in 2024

Looking for some special gifts for knitters and crocheters? Here is a list of 30 + ideas that will please every crafter on your gift giving list.

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Jul 12, 2024

How to crochet - Tips and Tutorials to Get You Started

How to crochet takes you one step at a time, introducing all basic skills one must learn as a crochet beginner, from making a slip knot to blocking a project.

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Jul 12, 2024

Crochet Hatch Stitch Tutorial and Free Crossbody Bag Pattern

This crochet hatch stitch tutorial includes step-by-step instructions as well as a free summer crossbody bag pattern

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Jul 12, 2024

How to Make the Half Double Crochet Stitch for Absolute Beginners

The half double crochet stitch is easy and fun to work. Learn how it's made, what it's used for, and practice a few alternative ways of making the stitch.

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Jul 12, 2024

Crochet Terms and Abbreviations: Must Have Beginners' Guide

Crochet Terms and Abbreviations is an extensive list of all that crochet vocabulary that experienced crocheters know but beginners struggle with. Free Download

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Jul 12, 2024

How to Make the Single Crochet Rib Stitch

The Single crochet rib stitch is a beginner friendly stitch that looks surprisingly similar to the knit rib stitch and is useful for many different projects.

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Jul 12, 2024

Crochet in the Round for Beginners: Tips & Tutorials

Crochet in the round for crochet beginners- Learn how to crochet the rounds so you can create beautiful coasters, trivets, hats, even complex wearables

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Jul 12, 2024

Half Double Crochet Puff Stitch Tutorial for Beginners

The half double crochet puff stitch creates a lovely textured fabric and it is a beginner friendly stitch pattern. Step-by-step tutorial.

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Jul 12, 2024

Knitting vs Crocheting: Which Craft is Easier?

Knitting vs crocheting, is one easier than the other, which is best to learn? We look at all the factors and provide pros and cons for both needlecrafts.

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Jul 12, 2024

Single Crochet Stitch Tutorial for Beginner Crocheters

This single crochet stitch tutorial, one of the basic crochet stitches is a good place to begin your journey into learning how to crochet.

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Jul 12, 2024

Free Garter Checkerboard Knit Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

This free garter checkerboard knit stitch dishcloth pattern is easy even for the beginning knitter. Try this pattern or any of the other 15 ready to knit

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Jul 12, 2024

Knit Waffle Stitch Pattern Tutorial for Beginners

The knit waffle stitch pattern is a great choice for the beginner--easy to learn and remember and only uses two basic stitches.

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Jul 12, 2024

Site Map for Smart Knit Crocheting: Complete Site Index of All Pages

This Site Map displays links to every page of Smart-Knit-Crocheting.com for easy access to every blog post, tutorial and free pattern available.

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Jul 12, 2024

Resources for Knitting and Crocheting from Smart Knit Crocheting

Here's an index page of all resources for knitting and crocheting, books, reviews, freebies, and more.

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Jul 05, 2024

Granny Square Project Ideas: What to make with a Granny Square

There's so many granny square project ideas that it might be hard to fit them all on one page, but I'm going to try. Blankets, scarves, sweaters, slippers etc.

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Jul 05, 2024

Garter Square Dishcloth Pattern: Free and Beginner Friendly

This old world garter square dishcloth pattern is free and beginner friendly. if you can make the knit stitch and yarnovers you can make this handy dishcloth

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Jul 04, 2024

Half Double Crochet Mesh Stitch Tutorial

The half double crochet mesh stitch is just one of the various mesh stitches that are easy to learn and make and perfect for many patterns

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Jul 03, 2024

Free Hat Knit Pattern - Perfect for Absolute Beginners

This slouchy free hat knit pattern is very beginner friendly usin only the garter stitch pattern.

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Jul 03, 2024

Drunken Granny Stitch: A Lovely Crochet Stitch with a Funny Name

A gorgeous crochet stitch with a funny name - Drunken Granny Stitch...

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Jul 03, 2024

Double Treble Crochet Stitch: How-to Tutorial for Beginners

The double treble crochet stitch is a very tall stitch but very easy to make once you master the double crochet. Picture tutorials and detailed instructions.

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Jul 03, 2024

How To Make the Double Crochet Post Stitch: Front and Back Posts

This tutorial walks you through making the double crochet post stitch, both the front post and the back post stitches in double and treble crochet

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Jul 03, 2024

Crochet Suzette Stitch Pattern Facecloth: Pattern and Tutorial

Learn to make the crochet suzette stitch patternfacecloth, by using this easy to follow picture tutorial.

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Jun 29, 2024

Knit Hurdle Stitch: Beginner-friendly, Tutorial and Free Pattern

The knit hurdle stitch is an easy beginner-friendly knit pattern that resembles a rib stitch and is created with knit and purl stitches

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Jun 27, 2024

Crochet Home Decor: A Room-by-Room and Seasonal Guide

Crochet home decor is hot these days. Find unique ways to decorate your home or apartment in unusual ways.

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Jun 26, 2024

Understanding Crochet Symbols: Plus How to Read and Use

Understanding crochet symbols

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Jun 26, 2024

Red Heart Granny Square Yarn Review

Red Heart Granny Square Yarn Review is an unbiased review of this interesting yarn provided to create granny squares without the need to weave-in-yarn tails

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Jun 26, 2024

Step By Step Granny Squares: Tutorial for Crochet Beginners

Here's a step by step granny squares tutorial to get you started making all kinds of project from this old but crochet favorite pattern

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Hi, there, I'm Janice, the voice behind this website and avid knitter and crochet enthusiast. I want to share my passion with you and help you learn how to knit or crochet, smarter.

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