Whip Stitch Join for Hexagons You may use this joining method for any project, but it is originally featured in the Dutch Rose blanket pattern. Video Instruction Written Instruction: Join motifs to make blanket body Lay out motifs according to blanket schematic if you are working Layout 1. For Layouts 2-5, choose a motif placement that suits you. Whip st motifs together as follows: Hold 2 motifs with wrong sides together, and use the long tail of one of the motifs. Using your hook, pull the long tail through the center sc of both motifs, back to front. Insert the hook front to back through both loops of the next st to the left, on both motifs. Grab the long tail and pull it all the way through to the front of the piece, allowing the whip st to rest flush against the top edge of the motifs. Repeat steps 3 and 4 across, inserting the hook through both motifs from front to back in the next st to the left, and pulling the yarn through …

  You Can Crochet This! Linen Stitch Wash Cloth Introduction The Linen Stitch Wash Cloth is a free pattern written specifically to help absolute crochet beginners practice the chain stitch and the single crochet stitch, comfortably hold the hook and yarn, learn to maintain even tension, and more. Materials Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate), or a comparable cotton/acrylic blend yarn that’s smooth and machine washable, since it is a wash cloth! Size 4.5mm hook, or the hook that your yarn ball suggests Stitch Description (US Terms) Note: Stitches are linked to their tutorials when available. ch chain sc single crochet sk skip sp space st stitch Written Instruction Row 1 Make a slip knot, ch an even amount of sts, about as wide as you’d like your wash cloth to be. Sc in the third ch from the hook, (ch1, sk 1 ch, sc in the next ch) repeat this across to the end, placing the final sc in the final ch, turn. Row 2 – end (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, placing final sc …

  You Can Crochet This! Linen Stitch Wash Cloth Introduction The Linen Stitch Wash Cloth is a free pattern written specifically to help absolute crochet beginners practice the chain stitch and the single crochet stitch, comfortably hold the hook and yarn, learn to maintain even tension, and more. Materials Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate), or a comparable cotton/acrylic blend yarn that’s smooth and machine washable, since it is a wash cloth! Size 4.5mm hook, or the hook that your yarn ball suggests Stitch Description (US Terms) Note: Stitches are linked to their tutorials when available. ch chain sc single crochet sk skip sp space st stitch Written Instruction Row 1 Make a slip knot, ch an even amount of sts, about as wide as you’d like your wash cloth to be. Sc in the third ch from the hook, (ch1, sk 1 ch, sc in the next ch) repeat this across to the end, placing the final sc in the final ch, turn. Row 2 – end (Ch1, sc in next sp) across to end, placing final sc …

You Can Crochet This! Chain Stitch Statement Necklace Introduction The Chain Stitch Statement Necklace is a free pattern written specifically to help absolute crochet beginners practice the chain stitch, comfortably hold the hook and yarn, learn to maintain even tension, and more. Materials Scheepjes River Washed XL (affiliate), or a comparable chunky yarn that’s a bit funky, since it is a statement necklace! Size 5.0mm hook, or the hook that your yarn ball suggests Stitch Description (US Terms) ch chain Written Instruction Make a slip knot, and chain until your 50g, 75m of yarn is completely made into chain stitches. Do not worry about different size chains here – large, loose chains mixed in with tighter chains will only give the necklace more character. When about 6in of yarn remains, pull the yarn through the last chain stitch and pull it tight to secure it. Wind the chain into a ball as you go, so it doesn’t get tangled up. This is great to work on when you’re on the go! Determine the length you want …

Welcome to You Can Crochet This! In this series, I break down each of my crochet patterns into bite-sized chunks in an expanded version for absolute beginners. Each free course includes step-by-step photos and videos for stitches, motifs, edgings, and more. It is designed for the absolute crochet beginner, to help guide your hook through pieces that may look intimidating. You can crochet this! Absolute Beginner Designed to help you practice your crochet skills. Chain Stitch Statement Necklace – Practice chaining with even tension Chevron Stitch Washcloth – Practice increasing and decreasing – coming soon Granny Square and Weave ends – Practice working in the round and weaving ends as you go – coming soon Linen Stitch Washcloth – Practice single crochet and chain stitch SC Circle Coaster – Practice working in the round – coming soon Stitch Sampler Washcloth – Practice new stitches – coming soon Adventurous Beginner Helps beginners feel like rockstars. Dutch Rose Crochet Blanket Geometric Lace Blanket Happy Little Tree Crochet Blanket Mateo’s Granny Square Blanket Coming soon to the Adventurous Beginner section: …

Dutch Rose pattern (Ravelry) You Can Crochet This! – Dutch Rose Crochet Blanket Pattern – US Terms Check out the other patterns for absolute beginners in the You Can Crochet This! series. This pattern is in US Terms. Looking for the Dutch Rose Blanket pattern in UK Terms? Click here! You can also find this pattern on AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com. Find the yarn kit for this blanket in my yarn kit storefront at my affiliate link! (Shopping through this link will help support CypressTextiles and doesn’t cost you anything extra.) Introduction Dutch Rose is a piece that is near and dear to my heart. It is the perfect embodiment of the type of blanket that I love to design. Elegant rose hexagons get cozy with granny stripe hexagons, and a clever striped corner, only to be set off by a gorgeous lace border. Heavenly! Hashtags: #DutchRoseBlanket, and as always #CypressTextiles If you’d rather cut right to the chase, or you just want to support my tiny fiber art empire, you can also find the Dutch Rose Crochet Blanket …