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The October 2019 Issue of I Like Crochet Magazine is Now Available Online for Viewing!

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Read Now: Crochet and Cauldrons

by Nancy Warren

Every family has annoying relatives; mine just happen to be undead.

My Grandmother, Agnes Bartlett, used to own Cardinal Woolsey’s knitting shop in Oxford then died and left her shop to me, without informing me that she wasn’t actually dead. She’s a vampire and part of the world’s strangest craft circle – the Vampire

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Amigurumi Treasures

by Erinna Lee

For every year of my school life (and I am sure it was the same for most of you), the end of the school year meant a report card that you had to bring home to mum and dad. My reports were typically un­memorable – average grades, mundane comments about needing to live

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Kids Will LOVE This Boho Crochet Tunic

From: The August 2017 issue of I Like Crochet
Skill level: Intermediate

Boho chic is so popular, and this Wild Child Tunic is right on trend. Your favorite little one will look adorable in this granny square tunic that makes the perfect transition from summer to fall. It will be her favorite top to wear over leggings

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Song of the Sea Crochet Pillow

From: The April 2018 issue of I Like Crochet

Skill level: Easy

Sea shells by the sea shore, that’s what this pillow makes you think of; those beautiful summer days spent beachcombing, building sand castles, and soaking up the sun.

Lynn Wasylkevych’s creative design includes all of the beachy symbols you want: waves, sand, starfish, and shells. The

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Front Post and Back Post Treble Crochet

Use these stitches to create a nice and open ribbing that’s great for scarves and anything that needs a little texture. Just like single and double post stitches, you’ll be working in the front and the back of the posts of treble crochet stitches. The result is absolutely amazing!

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How to: Treble Crochet Decreases

Treble crochet two together or tr2tog is a method of crochet decreasing that takes two crochet stitches and turns them into a single stitch. This decrease pops up in numerous patterns, including shawls and sweaters, so it’s definitely one every crochet should come to master. Watch this easy tutorial by Jen Lucas and see how easy this technique can be!

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How to: Double Crochet Decreases

Double Crochet Decreases, or DC2tog (double crochet two together) as it’s written in patterns, is a common technique used in sweater making where you need to shape your fabric in order to create a piece that flatters and fits your body. This technique might sound intimidating, but it’s easy to master. All you need to do is turn two crochet stitches into a single stitch! Watch to learn how easy that can be.

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How to: Single Crochet Decreases

Single Crochet Decreases, often written as crochet two together or SC2tog, will shape your pieces without leaving noticeble holes in your work. This is a definite advantage to simply skipping a stitch in a row every time your pattern calls for a decrease. While this method is used in a variety of project types, it particularly works well in crocheted toys and amigurumi, in addition to larger pieces like sweaters.

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Front Post and Back Post Single Crochet

Normal single crochet has you working in the top loops or “v’s” of the stitch, but these stitches will have you working around the post of the stitch. Watch to see what that means and learn how to create these wonderfully textured stitches!

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