Welcome to the I Like Crochet Previews. Here you can find free crochet patterns, CALS, and other helpful crochet tips.
By Julia Wiatr
Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Aside from the stark white snow softly falling and completely blanketing the ground, reflecting the twinkling lights set up everywhere you look, I’m completely enamored with the spirit of the season, the spirit of giving. To give some context, my mom is an incredibly giving person and
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Alright, it’s definitely starting to get cold, and more and more I’m beginning to wish that it were socially acceptable to wear a blanket everywhere. The good news for people like me, though, is that ponchos exist and they’re currently on-trend and in every store! Just as warm, if not warmer, than a hoodie or
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The holiday season is fast approaching and all sorts of holiday parties are being planned. I, personally, have received two Christmas party invites already (yes, it’s early November). With everyone wanting to get together with loved ones near and far, it’s not always easy to have something on-hand to wear to every gathering. Luckily, it’s
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Once you learn how to crochet, chances are you’re going to look for every opportunity to make crochet Christmas gifts for the people dear to you. Whether you have decided to make Grandma a beautiful crochet afghan or every cousin a crochet scarf, you’re going to need to think about how much time each project
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The moon is big and bright, the nights are getting longer, the air is crisp and the leaves have started to change. That can only mean one thing — HALLOWEEN IS HERE! It’s my very favorite time of the year because I love to dress up in costumes.
Uh oh! What’s that? You forgot to put together
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What is Treble Crochet?
The treble crochet stitch is a slightly more involved double crochet stitch – if you can double crochet, you can learn how to treble crochet. The triple crochet stitch follows the same general format of the double, only instead of yarning over once before you start your stitch, you will yarn over
By Julia Wiatr
As much as I hate it when the wind starts blowing a little bit colder and I have to actually start wearing a jacket everywhere, I do love the fashion opportunities this type of weather brings. My favorite fall accessories, infinity scarves and cowls, are such simple but versatile pieces that really pull any outfit together. Plus,
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Once you have mastered how to single crochet, the next stitch you’re likely to learn is the double crochet stitch. Follow along with this quick tutorial and learn how to double crochet.
The double crochet stitch is considered by many to be the most versatile stitch of the crochet world. Not only is the stitch easy
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How do you start your first crochet project once you’ve learned all the basic stitches and techniques? With so many options, how do you know what type of pattern will make for the perfect first project? This article will help guide you in choosing your very first crochet project.
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Ah, summer, that time of the year when the air is stifling hot and the beaches and pools are refreshingly cool, when eating ice cream for every meal is allowed and when everything moves just a half-second slower. You might not think of summer as a time for crocheting, but there are actually many projects
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