Download the pattern and follow along with my step-by-step videos to make these free patterns.
Left-hand crocheters click here.
Free Pattern Workshops
Star Applique
This pattern is part of a applique series that not only includes a step-by-step video tutorial on how to make the applique but also walks you through how to read the chart used in the pattern. Download the pattern below the video. Star Applique Crochet Pattern Download
Cirque Crochet Jewelry
Learn how to make these fun and easy accessories with this tutorial. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Cirque Jewelry Crochet Pattern Download
Pip the Chick Workshop
This workshop will give you step by step instructions to make this cute little chick popping out of his Easter egg. It is broken into four parts found in order below. Download the pattern below the videos. .Left hand instructions click below. Pip the Chick Crochet Pattern Download
Nitty Gritty Washcloth Workshop
This is an easy stitch pattern that creates an interesting washcloth. The pattern includes a crab stitch edging that you may have never tried before. The video will walk you through the process of this unique reverse single crochet edge. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Nitty Gritty Washcloth Crochet…
Hexagon Granny Square
Cute scarf that is great to use up all your leftover scraps. Takes less than a 1/4 of a skein of each color. We used five colors in this scarf, you can use less or more. The free pattern is available below the free video tutorial showing how to make the hexagon granny square used…
Granny Yarn Stash Bag
This four part tutorial will show you how to make this beautiful 3D granny square. Then turn your squares into the fabulous Granny Yarn Stash Bag with the pattern below. Granny Square Yarn Stash Bag Crochet Pattern Download
Bow Applique
This pattern is part of a applique series that not only includes a step-by-step video tutorial on how to make the applique but also walks you through how to read the chart used in the pattern. Download the pattern below the video. Bow Applique Crochet Pattern Download
Heart Applique
This pattern is part of a applique series that not only includes a step-by-step video tutorial on how to make the applique but also walks you through how to read the chart used in the pattern. Download the pattern below the video. Heart Applique Crochet Pattern Download
Ocean Waves Bag
See how to make this super easy and fast bag with the video tutorial. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Ocean Waves Bag Crochet Pattern Download
Hooded Scarf
Hooded scarf designed for boys and girls. Great for kids who don’t like to wear hats, this combines the scarf and hat for an easy to take anywhere cover up. Download the pattern below the videos. Left hand instructions click here. Little Blue Riding Hook Scarf Crochet Pattern Download
Cherry Applique
This pattern is part of a applique series that not only includes a step-by-step video tutorial on how to make the applique but also walks you through how to read the chart used in the pattern. Download the pattern below the video. Cherry Applique Crochet Pattern Download
Starfish Washcloth
Make this cute starfish washcloth to decorate your nautical themed space. An easy to follow video accompanies the pattern. Download the pattern below the video. Left-hand instructions click here. Starfish Washcloth Crochet Pattern Download
Cabled Owl Washcloth
The cabled owl has been knitted as far back as the 70s. Here is my version of a crocheted one. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Cabled Owl Washcloth Crochet Pattern Download
Crossed Single Crochet Washcloth
This washcloth is great for learning the ins and outs of single crochet. Download the pattern below the video. Left-hand instructions click here. Crossed Single Crochet Washcloth Free Pattern Download
Moss Stitch Beginner Cowl
This pattern is great for beginners. It has a simple stitch pattern that creates an interesting texture. Watch the step-by-step video below. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Moss Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern Download
Acorn Ornament
This video will show you how to make this cute little acorn ornament. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Acorn Ornament Crochet Pattern Download
Chevron Infinity Scarf Cowl
This was made from the yarn I received in my Knitcrate yarn subscription. This is an easy cowl that works up fairly quickly. If you’ve never worked with sport weight yarn, now is the time to try. In the video I will also show you how to change colors without having to cut your yarn…
My Mod Basket
This video will show you how to make the 3D circle on the outside of the My Mod Basket pattern. Download the pattern below the video Lefties click here. My Mod Basket Free Crochet Pattern Download
Basic Men’s Beanie
This video will show you the step-by-step instructions to make this very basic men’s beanie/skullcap. This is a great beginner pattern for those looking to work in a spiral. Plus it’s larger hook size makes it really fast to work up. You can finish one in a single evening. Download the pattern below the video.…
YANA Cancer Comfort Unisex Beanie
This pattern was produced for YANA Cancer Comfort. They deliver packages to cancer patients that give comfort to the body, mind and soul. Read more about their mission by visiting their website: http://www.yanacancercomfort.org Feel free to use this pattern to make beanies for anyone you like, but consider sending at least one to YANA Cancer…
Tessa The Turtle Amigurumi
The video will show you how to make this cute turtle. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Safety Eye Link Tessa The Turtle Crochet Pattern Download
Unisex Arm Warmers
Learn how to make these super easy pair of arm warmers. They are great for men or women and come in three sizes. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Unisex Arm Warmers Crochet Pattern Download
High Fidelity Cowl
This tutorial will walk you through Row 1 and the pattern repeat as well as how to change colors for the High Fidelity Cowl. Download the pattern below the video. Lefties click here. High Fidelity Cowl Free Crochet Pattern Download
Triangle Neckerchief or Headscarf Pattern
This is a great project for a single skein of yarn. You can either use the finished project as a neckerchief or a headscarf. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Triangle Neckerchief or Headscarf Crochet Pattern Download
Broomstick Lace Shawl
Learn to make broomstick lace while making this easy and versatile shawl. Download the pattern below the video. If you need a “stick” here is the knitting needle I’m using. Left hand instructions click here. Broomstick Lace Shawl Crochet Pattern Download
Ponytail Beanie
Learn how to make a beanie with a hole in it to fit over your ponytail. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Ponytail Beanie Crochet Pattern Download
Pillowcase Edging
Learn to make these two crochet edgings with the video tutorial below. Download the pattern below the video. Hooks I’m using. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Pillowcase Edgings Crochet Pattern Download
Crunch Stitch Washcloth
This is a new series of learning stitches in crochet. These washcloths will take you beyond the basics, but still use fundamental stitches to create interesting textures to your projects. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Crunch Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern Download
Slant Stitch Washcloth
Here is the next Learn A Stitch Washcloth in the series. This washcloth combines single, half double and double crochet into an interesting texture. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Slant Stitch Washcloth Crochet Pattern Download
Mini Shell Washcloth
This washcloth is an easy pattern repeat. Plus I show a new type of edging that gives a crab stitch look without the difficulty of working backwards. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Mini Shell Washcloth Crochet Pattern Download
Damask Doily
The video below shows the basics for filet crochet, not a step-by-step for this actual pattern. This video will help you understand how to read the Damask chart and how to work all the stitches that are in the chart. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Damask Doily Crochet Pattern…
Butterfly Applique
This video will help you to read charts as well as make this super cute butterfly applique. Download the pattern below the video. Butterfly Applique Crochet Pattern Download
Dipped Double Crochet Washcloth
This washcloth gives a different take on plain double crochet, but it is still as easy as the original. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Dipped Double Washcloth Crochet Pattern Download
Solomon’s Knot Scarf Necklace
Learn how to make this super easy necklace scarf with the video below. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Solomon Knot Scarf Necklace Crochet Pattern Download
Sun Applique
Learn to make this sun applique while also learning how to work from a chart. Download the pattern below the video. Sun Applique Crochet Pattern Download
My Flower Garden Scarf
This video will show you how to make the flowers that are crocheted as you go for the My Flower Garden Scarf. Note: This video does not show the entire scarf, just the butterfly portion. Download the pattern below the video. Left-handed crocheters click here. My Flower Garden Scarf Free Crochet Pattern Download
My Butterfly Scarf
This video will show you how to make the butterflies that are crocheted as you go for the My Butterfly Scarf. Note: This video does not show the entire scarf, just the butterfly portion. Download the pattern below the video. Lefties click here. My Butterfly Scarf Free Crochet Pattern Download
One Skein Mobius Cowl
A mobius strip is a continuous piece of fabric or paper with only one side. This pattern will show you how to create the mobius twist without any seams. Made with bulky yarn, this pattern works up in an afternoon and is a great project for on the go. Download the pattern below the video.…
Super Easy Baby Beanie
This video and pattern will have you whipping up a baby beanie in no time. The easy stitch pattern repeat will give you a striped effect with no effort. The video will also show you how to change the size of the beanie to fit a newborn. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand…
Waffle Weave Stitch Baby Blanket
This tutorial will show you how to perform the waffle weave stitch and edging used to make the blanket in the pattern below. This stitch is a super warm, textured stitch that mimics a waffle weave fabric. Once you get the way the stitch works, it is very easy to do. Download the pattern below…
Piggyback Stitch Washcloth
This washcloth gives an interesting triangular stitch by using simple half double crochet. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Piggyback Stitch Washcloth Free Crochet Pattern Download
Baby Bear Beanie
This beanie will be a perfect present for any baby shower. In the video I also tell you how to increase the size of the beanie to make it last a little longer than the newborn phase. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Baby Bear Beanie Crochet Free Pattern Download
Messy Bun Beanie
This video is perfect for beginners, you can make a beanie in under 2 hours.
Pocket Super Scarf
Missing pockets in your pants? No worries with the Pocket Super Scarf. This super comfy scarf has huge pockets to hold all your necessities while keeping warm. Download the pattern below the video. Left-hand instructions click here. Pocket Super Scarf Free Crochet Pattern Download
One Skein Arches Cowl
An easy breezy cowl that takes no time to finish. Download the pattern below the video. Left-hand instructions click here. One Skein Arches Cowl Crochet Free Pattern Download
One Skein Billow Cowl
A super soft cowl to keep you warm all winter. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. One Skein Billow Cowl Crochet Free Pattern Download
Lil Octopus
Here are some articles about premature babies and stuffed octopuses: https://www.babble.com/parenting/crocheted-octopus-lovies-help-premature-babies/ and: http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Octopuses-Made-Preemie-Babies-43105680 Download the pattern below the video Lefties click here. LilLil Octopus Free Crochet Pattern Download
Rainbow Baby Blanket
This video will show you the full pattern repeat for the Rainbow Baby Blanket pattern. Using an open shell stitch, this blanket has tons of texture. Download the pattern below the video. Lefties click here. Rainbow Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern Download
The Better Half Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves are made entirely with just single crochets. Use up some cute sock yarn or fingering yarn in your favorite color. Download the pattern below the video. The Better Half Fingerless Gloves Free Crochet Pattern Download
Cobweb Shawl
The perfect accessory for your spooky costume this year. Download the pattern below the video. Lefties click here. Cobweb Shawl Free Pattern Crochet Pattern Download
Sweet Stripes Hooded Scarf
The Sweet Stripes Hooded Scarf is a perfect winter scarf for a child but can be easily altered for an adult who likes lacy accessories. Download the pattern below the video. Lefties click here. Sweet Stripes Hooded Scarf Free Crochet Pattern Download
Nesting Bowls
Using t-shirt yarn, make these three baskets in a night or two to hold all your little notions. Lefties Click Here. Download the pattern below the video. Nesting Bowls Free Crochet Pattern Download
Beginner Bias Scarf
This video is perfect for beginners. It will walk you through all the stitches and techniques used in this pattern. Plus it will show you how to block the finished project. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Bias Scarf Crochet Pattern Download
Custom Fit Beanie in Double Crochet
This video will show you how to create a custom fitted beanie in double crochet. Using the worksheet and basic pattern below you will be able to create a beanie for anyone you like. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Custom Fit Beanie In Double Crochet Pattern Download
I have started the Tree of Life Afghan designed by Deja Joy. I have counted many times, and I have the correct number of stitches for Row 4. I SC in Row 5, When I got the the end of Row 6 the number of bobbles was not correct. I have counted the number of single crochet I did in Row 5 and I get 122 instead of 125. Can you help we figure out where I lost 3 stitches? Thanks for any assistance you can give me.
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Can you email me at deja@knitandcrocheteverafter.com and I will be able to help you. 🙂
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Hi,
I just downloaded the owl basket pattern. I am self taught Croshere and I am confused on how to crochet with four strands I’ve never worked off of a pattern before I’ve always watched YouTube tutorials. My sister fell in love with this and I wanted to make it for her and now I feel I might have bitten off more than I understand. could you explain to me how to arrange my yarn in order to work with four strands any advice be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Catherine
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Hi there, sorry for the late reply, I have a video that shows how to work with 4 strands. It is located here:
https://crocheteverafter.com/2014/05/22/4-strands-whaaaaaat-how-to-work-with-multiple-strands/
Thanks!
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Hi Deja,
I’m a beginner (self-taught) crocheter and have just completed the owl basket. It came out great and I received many compliments on it. I just ordered your Petite Basketweave patterns for the beanie and the cowl from Craftsy. When I ordered the items a couple of weeks ago, they were both listed under “beginner”. When I downloaded the pattern yesterday, it said “intermediate”. I went back to Craftsy today, and now they are listed under “intermediate”. I fell in love with the look of the petite basketweave… but I’m pretty lost with your Tall CH… I really don’t understand it. I’ve scoured the internet to see if I could find some kind of video tutorial, but I could not. Is there anywhere you can point me for more directions and visuals?
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Hi there, I actually do have a video that shows how the tall CH works. It is found here: https://crocheteverafter.com/tutorials/misc-tips-and-tricks/how-to-eliminate-the-gaps-from-turning-chains-tutorial/
Thanks!
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Thanks for your quick response Deja!! I watched the video and now your written instructions make sense to this beginner.
Thanks again!
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I’m making the owl basket. Thank you for the pattern. I love it! My question is … now I have hit row 18 and I don’t quite understand the instructions. (HDC2TOG, HDC in next 6 sts) Does this mean to do 2 HDC in the same stich and then one HDC in the next 6 stiches? Thanks for your help. Amanda O’Bryan
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Hi there, the HDC2TOG is a decreasing stitch. You will YO, insert your hook in the next ST, then YO, insert your hook in the next ST and then YO and pull that loop through all loops on your hook. That will turn two HDC stitches into 1. 🙂 Then make an HDC in each of the next 6 STS.
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I just finished my first picture afghan I am fairly satisfied with it made with small motifs sewed together not as professional as I like have you ever done any?
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I haven’t tried a picture afghan with sewed together motifs, usually just tapestry crochet. I would love to see a picture. You can leave on on my facebook page if you would like to share. 🙂
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Hello, I saw the tutorial on how to switch colors for fair isle crochet and loved it. Where can I find crochet patterns for sweaters on this technique?
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Hi there, I have never really seen this technique before I started making the patterns so it’s kind of limited to what I make and a few other designers who have begun making some. However, I haven’t seen any sweaters made out of it yet. 🙂
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I am just a little confused on making the second eye for the owl basket. . Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Hi there, The picot sits on top of the CH 5 to make the point. Then the next ST will anchor the CH 5 and picot to the round. 🙂
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Thank you so much! BTW I love this pattern!
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I am soooooo happy that I found your web site. I have been trying to learn to crochet for such a long time and what I know is self taught, your tutorials are great and so easy to follow. Even though I am a newbie I have chosen to make the Broomstick Lace Shawl as my first project. I am on row 4 now, and so far it looks good….wish me luck…lol
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I am so glad I found your website. I have been looking for something like this for a while now. Someone to teach me to crochet. I’m so excited, I’m starting tonight while everyone else is watching television. Thanks so much.
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Thanks so much!!
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I want Tessa the Turtle pattern
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Is it not showing up?
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I love the skills you have shown me…have I learnt the American way or is it universal?
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The instructions are for US terminology, but the stitches are the same for other countries. They just have different names.
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Love you!!! Love how you do things helped me to learn crochet, I can’t wait for more washcloths,dishcloths, give me more !!!!
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Hi,I just wanted to say thank you.I wanted to learn crochet & without video tutorials like yours I wouldn’t have been able to. An explanation & pictorial are just not the same. Your videos are well done & easy to follow. Thanks for all the help. Sincerely Cindy.
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That’s awesome! Thank you so much!! 🙂
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Hi I just finished row 20 of the owl basket and I used lion brand 6ply hometown yarn because I fell in love with the color it is aspen tweed. The problem is I have used 16 skeins of yarn and have to go back for more. The basket is huge ….I used four strands and it’s very thick but I feel I’ve done something wrong. The skeins are 64 yards each so that would make 1024 yards so far . Any ideas on what I’ve done wrong?
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How is your gauge? For the Hometown, I would only use 2 strands because it is so thick. I would change to a 9mm hook as well. This is the combo I used in the Owl Basket Two pattern. It will come out closer to finished size. 🙂
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My gauge seems fine I checked it in the beginning.,i will check it again though. I just think somehow I’ve used way to much yarn you called for 900 yards total and I’ve surpassed that and I’m only 3/4 of the way. It looks great just big so I’m going to pull the whole thing out and start again. Ugh! I will try a 9mm hook and the two strands, that’s a lot more doable too. I will let you know how it works out. My fingers were numb with the four strands I was keeping my loops tight. Two will be so much easier. Thank you for answering my question.oops another question if I use only two strands of yarn for the body I would assume only one for the eyes??? Thank you again 😃
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Correct. Just one strand for the eye. I can believe the numb fingers with the four strands of super bulky. 🙂 It’s tough enough using the four strands of bulky. The two strands will be much easier.
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So much easier thank you. It’s looking good got there in the half the time it took me to do the four strands. But I gotta say the four strand one makes a beautiful basket. Pulled half of it put and its a great way to store your yarn. Thank you for all the help. I love that we can ask you questions. Oh by the way the owl basket is taking so much less yarn I’m back to where I was when I asked you what was wrong. I had used 24 balls of yarn at this point and now I’ve only used 2 and a half. Big difference! Thank you again
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I Just watched your tutorial of a infinity scarf that had a lace flower pattern. It had graduated colors of teal, purple, and green. It was a tutorial of how to block using blocking wires. I would love to buy the pattern. Where might I find it?
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It’s the diamond infinity lace scarf. If you click on “shop” you’ll see it at the top. I would link it but I’m out of town and working just from my phone. 🙂
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2 skeins of yarn got me to 13 1/2 rows on the owl basket. Maybe it’s because I only used 2 strands of super bulky yarn. But at least I finally got started. I have a pic of where I’m at so far bit it wouldn’t let me paste or copy it to this.
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Sounds like you are doing good. 13 is about the half way point. I wish we could post pictures through the comments, it would be so helpful.
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Ok. Thank you.
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Ok but what happens when you get to the end of the skeins?
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You just cut your ends. You will finish the basket portion long before you run out of yarn. Once you cut the strands. You will again have a center pull strand and an outside strand for each of the two balls. Then you can use one strand from each (either inny or outty) ball to make the two strand eyes. 🙂
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I just made the “working with multiple strand video” and will edit it. It’s much faster to put together than the amigurumi tutorial, so I will upload that in the next day or so.
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I’m having trouble understanding how to start with 4 strands! I watched the video on MAGIC LOOP AND CENTER PULL YARN BALL but it’s not clicking. I’m assuming that by using the center pull yarn ball you would use both ends of skein and that would be your 2 strands? So you would have to use both skeins simutaneously to come up with 4 strands to start? But then your going to end up with 2 loops unable to add onto unless you cut it. Seams like 2 skeins isn’t enough yarn. Sometimes I just have to see someone doing it for it to click! Maybe by reading the comments and determining the key areas that people are having the most problems with you could do a mini tutorial on those areas
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You are correct with the four strands. If you are using the recommended yarn, you only need two hanks. You will pull from both sides as you work. You can also substitute with other bulky yarn. Some such as Lion Brand Thick and Quick or Hometown USA is so thick that you can use just two strands of it to make gauge. I do have a video coming up with how to work with multiple strands of yarn at once. It is next in the queue line (you can see the queue on the right hand side of all the pages) after an amigurumi tutorial. Other than the four strands, all of the other stitches and techniques have tutorials already. 🙂
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What crochet hook size would you use, if you use one of the two yarns you mentioned?
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Hi there, which pattern were you referring to?
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I am having trouble as well. Patern looked very simple and I’m sure once I get started it will be but the problem is getting started! I was hoping to get at least 2 baskets done for my daughter for Christmas. Being a self taught beginner, trying to understand the pattern and different ways to implement the types of stitches and techniques is frustrating
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Which part are you having trouble with? I can try to point you in the right direction. You can use the “contact me” link for help at anytime. 🙂
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Oh, I so wish you had the owl basket on tutorial. I have been crocheting for years, but have only done very simple blankets and a lot of improvising. I bought the owl basket and yarn. I do not know what you are talking about with the center pull ball. I am really trying to step out of my comfort zone and learn how to do this right!
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HI there, here is a tutorial for the center pull ball. http://crocheteverafter.com/tutorials/misc-tips-and-tricks/how-to-make-a-center-pull-ball-of-yarn/
All of the stitches and techniques used in the pattern are available as tutorials. Use the search box on any of the website’s pages to search for the term you need help with and it will come up. 🙂
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I am having trouble finding the owl basket tutorial. I paid for the pattern too. Thank you
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Hi there, there is no specific tutorial for the actual basket, just all the stitches and techniques used in the pattern (ie. magic adjustable loop in HDC, working in spirals in HDC, etc…) Let me know if you need me to help link you to those. 🙂
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I watched the tutorial for the magic loop to start the owl basket as well. but the pattern says to start with 4 strings and Im not sure what that means cause the tutorial doesnt show 4 strings. could you please explain this to me or do a tutorial for the basket at key points please email me thank you
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Hi there, I will be making a video on working with multiple strands of yarn very soon (it’s on the Viewer Request Queue). In the mean time, using four strands is basically making your own really thick yarn. You hold it all together and work the stitches as normal.
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RND 1: With 4 strands of yarn held together, HDC 8
times into a magic adjustable loop. 8 STS
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oh, ok. if I’m already using a woll, super bulky yarn do I still need to do this?
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With Super bulky you will probably only need two strands held together to make gauge. If you don’t mind the basket being a different size, don’t worry about gauge, Just make you stitches really tight so the basket will be stiff.
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