February marks the beginning of American Heart Month, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with daily giveaways. Beginning today, we are giving away one copy of Crochet Red each day until February 14, 2014, along with a yarn bouquet that corresponds with a project from within the book.
Crochet Red is the third book in the successful Stitch Red series. First there was Sew Red and then Knit Red. Now, it’s finally time for crocheters to join the fight against women’s heart disease. Crochet Red features a collection of gorgeous crochet patterns designed by a variety of talented designers including Edie Eckman, Robyn Chachula, Kristin Omdahl, Linda Permann, Melissa Leapman, and more. Read the full review of Crochet Red here, and scroll down to enter today’s giveaway!
Tunisian Shrug
Today’s featured project is the Tunisian Shrug by Kristin Omdahl. It’s a great layering piece that’s made by joining together strips of Tunisian crochet and finished off with an oversized ribbed collar and cuffs.
Image credit: Tunisian Shrug designed by Kristin Omdahl from Crochet Red: Crocheting for Women’s Heart Health by Laura Zander, published by Sixth&Spring Books, sixthandspringbooks.com. Model Photography by Rose Callahan and Still Photography by Marcus Tullis and pattern instructions copyright © 2013 by Sixth&Spring Books/Soho Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Enter to Win Today’s Prize:
Up for grabs today is the HiKoo SimpliWorsted yarn used to crochet the Tunisian Shrug above. You’ll also receive a free copy of Crochet Red. To win, simply leave a comment below that answers the following question:
What’s your favorite crochet stitch?
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES:
- There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post.
- Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
- Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
- Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
- You have until February 8, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
- Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.
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The Puff Stitch!!! It makes wonderful hats!
A puff or bobble stitch for blankets or scarves
anything but the chain stitch!
The spike stitch!!
I have an affinity for the half-double crochet stitch.
Shell or waffle stitch.
Star stitch,I tried it with a cowl and its so pretty,It gave the cowl a classy look
The Front Post Triple Crochet! It makes great texture in blankets!
I’m just learning, so for me it’s it’s the chain stitch. I use the crochet chain cast on and bind off in my knitting too!
I love red!
I love them all! I really want to try the crocodile stitch!
I am really loving the half double crochet stitch right now. It will probably change though with next project. Lol
The front double post stitch. I have read about the Tunisian stitches in my Crochet Stitch Bible book and am anxious to try them.
I think my favorite stitch is the 1/2 double – it’s not too tall and not too short!
While I love them all I have an admiration to well done bullion stitches and if you also have bavarian stitches and/or crab stitches that is just icing on the cake.
I love front and back double post stitches, i’m learning tunisian crochet, and i’m falling in love with it too lol
My favorite stitch to use to finish edges of garments and afghans is the crab or reverse single crochet stitch. I find that this stitch gives a finished look to a straight edge and is great if you don’t want to have a frilly edge.
A nice simple single crochet. Perfect for amigurumi :3
I guess it is the triple crochet. I never really thought about it.
My favorite stitch is the crocodile stitch!
I like the puff or popcorn stitch. Right now I am really into Filet Crochet. Love the different patterns/pictures you can make.
Would love to win
I love doing the shell borders. Unfortunately I have mostly South African patterns and the terminology is different to American, but it’s where you start with a single stitch, then double, treble, then back down to the single stitch again.
Today, my favorite crochet stitch is the crocodile stitch… Tomorrow? Well, we’ll have two wait until tomorrow to find out… 😉
The tulip stitch is very cute.
The half-double crochet – works up quick and makes a beautiful pattern.
I love broomstick, hairpin lace, and Tunisian stitches because of the wonderful fabrics they make.
My favorite crochet stitch would have to be the Jasmine stitch. Looks like delicate flower petals. 🙂
Front post double crochet. It’s different and fun, and helps to keep count easier.
I am trying to learn tunesian stich, I’m fascinated by it
I love the fabric that Tunisian makes
the shell stitch.
Tunisian, thanx for the chance! 🙂
My favorite crochet stitch is the Extended Half Double Crochet Stitch 🙂
I love using half double when just playing around with something.
Almost any stitch. I am trying to learn new ones all the time.
I like the look of the crocodile stitch…haven’t tried it yet but it is definitely one of my favorite stitches.
I love many stitches but the blanket stitch is a great one that I love.
I enjoy most stitches, love to do doilies that combine any different ones so I don’t get bored
Also going with the Crocodile stitch – makes such nifty flowers.
I’m partial to a regular single stitch. I do a lot of amigurumi and it’s perfect for those little guys
I really enjoyed to the different stitches, looked the any patterns for baby blankets that I made. It made me to calm and relax.
I am not sure I can name one favorite. I like trying new stitches all the time and while I am on a project the stitch required is my favorite.
Wow what a great prize pack, it’s lovely!!!! thank you for putting this on. My favourite stitch right now is the crocodile stitch. I love it, takes a lot of time and yarn but oh so beautiful. What is your favourite stitch? thank you again , good luck everyone and happy yarn creating and spreading your love of this craft !!!!
The crocodile stitch
I like the shell stitch, reminds me of waves. I love your Tunisian Shrug, will be perfect to wear around the house or office.
I love to learn new stitches. It makes the projects exciting!!!
Half double stitch. Moves swiftly but gives height
There are so many – Shell would be my favorite. Favorite pattern of all time is Pineapple. 😀
I love the Tunisian stitch
I don’t know that I have a favorite, plus I am still learning new stitches. Tunisian is on my list of what to learn, and looks like it just may become a favorite. Love spike stitch for blankets, also fp and bp stitches – makes a nice ribbing for hats/cuffs.
I like the double crochet and single crochet stitch, this is all because I am still learning and enjoy learning new things.
I’d like to learn Tunisian and crocodile. Right now my favorite would be the puff stitch.
I like when you do a single crochet, then on the next row you go into the back of the hole and it makes it look like it was somehow knitted – and if you use two strands of yarn at the same time, you can make cute color patterns (like a solid skein and a multicolored skein) and it is so thick it is great for slippers and neck warmers.
I like to make a variety of different projects that use different stitches, so I don’t really have a favorite. I just love being able to make things with crochet!
My very favorite stitch is the double crochet stitch as it is the basis of many patterns and there is so much you can do with it. The Tunisian is my next learning stitch. So many new patterns are being designed using this stitch that I am getting excited to learn. I have four granddaughters that would like to have this featured shrug so I have to get busy.
My favorite has to be the front and back post stitches. They give crocheted items that cable-look.
I like experimenting with all stitches, lately Im really into the Thistle Stitch.
Raspberry stitch!
I don’t crochet much, so at the present time, the single crochet stitch is the one I am most comfortable with.
Love this. Fits so well. Would love to make it for all my girls.
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Depends on the project and type of yarn. Afghans I like bobble stitch. The end result , rather than stitch is what is important. New stitch is sometimes part of the challenge
My favourite is the half double. Simple and beautiful.
I just love shrugs!!! I wear them with all my dresses and would love to learn to make one!
No favorite stitches for me but there are two I want to learn. I just bought a pattern for slippers using the crocodile stitch and my daughter recently gifted me a set of Tunisian Crochet hooks. I would like to use the hooks to make something for her. The Tunisian shrug would be perfect.
I like using double crochet.
My favorite stitch is the crocodile stitch.
I love to crochet so I like almost all stitches. I like the popcorn stitch–it reminds of Christmas. My favorite stitch has to be the double crochet. It crochets up fast and can be used for an openwork or a a tighter fabric so it can be used ro so many patterns.
I really like a crocheted bobble, and Tunisian is a lot of fun.
My favorite is the half double crochet! 😉
It’s not a stitch, but I love to do pineapple motifs.
Alternating front and back post treble crochet to create a wonderful waffle stitch.
For me it will always be the shell stitch. My first project after learning the basics years ago was a shell stitch pullover. The shell stitch works up fast, is very versatile and oh, so pretty.
Not sure. I need to learn some cool ones!
The shell stitch is my favorite.
I am a plain Jane…I like the double crochet, I can whip up a granny square in no time using it and it’s just a fun stitch to me 😀
guess it would have to be the double crochet….like granny squares….don’t know the complicated one too well…
I like double crochet and making square for afghans or scarves.
I love the single stitch, because you crochet things and make it look like it was knitted.
all crochet stitches….the chain, single, double, treble can be done or undone in so many ways to create so many interesting patterns or stitches….I love to crochet!
I like to work with the Tunisian stitch and have made initial blankets for my grandsons that have patterns of toys and animals in the other blocks of the 12 block blankets, many of which I designed myself. I work these designs in as I do each block. I also got a book for Christmas to learn other Tunisian stitches which I am excited to start. I also like to do lace stitch patterns.
I am just learning and teaching my self. I like all the stitches so far that I have learned. I think chrocheting is very relaxing and fun.
Anything that uses a combination of basic stitches – right now my favorite stitch is the triangle motif I’m using in my current project. I love learning new stitches!
anything except the single.
Half double crochet. I like they way it wraps and forms a tight line
I like variety in my stitches, and especially learning new stitches! I want to try out the cupcake stitch on something lol.
I fairly new to crochet so I don’t know the names of very many but I really like the look of the shell stitch!
I love using a simple double crochet stitch to make a scalloped edge. It is so pretty!
My favorite “fun” crochet stitch would have to be double crochet front/back post. I made a sweater alternating this stitch back and forth and never grew tired of it!!! It is really “neat” as you drop down in the work, creating raised cable-like pattern.
The afghan stitch
I don’t have a favorite. Every stitch is beautiful and depends on the project being made. I love trying new stitches!
I don’t have a favorite crochet stitch as I like all of them, but I want to learn the crocodile stitch, that looks so neat.
Double crochet is my favorite stitch cause then I can get it done quicker-!!!
I am just a simple plain Jane girl and like the double crochet stitch
It would have to be either the half-double or a shell stitch.
I like the single and double crochet stitch.
The double crochet stitch.
I like the slip stitch stuff that’s so popular now.
The front or back double post stitch is my favorite.
crocodile
I love hikoo yarn and that is such a great red color.
I like the sequence of single, then half double crochet, then finish with a double crochet.
I like all the stitches, just think twisting and turning yarn
and hooks turns out beautiful prices of art.
Half double crochet
Ilike the front post and back post double crochet. Gives the look of cables in knitting. 😀
So excited I won!!! Thank you!
The double crochet because I can make my favorite shell stitch.
I like the Shell stitch, the Broom stitch, and reverse single crochet stitches.s. I like most all of the stitches but I am always wanting to learn new stitch
I like the picot stitch.
Tunisian all the way!
For me is the popcorn stich. Love the look it gives when you use it in granny squares. Thank you for asking, it made me think about it, lol.
I love the bobble stitch – I have a cape that has several rows of bobbles and it would not look at all the same without them – they give it interest and character.
My favourite crochet stitch is one I invented – the cable stitch. I love working with it to create new variations and designs.
I just mastered the Broomstick Lace stitch and it is my new favorite. It makes beautiful scarves and shawls
Griddle stitch
I don’t know what it is called but somertimes I sc, dc in the same stitch and sometimes I sc, 2 dc in the same stitch
I like the hdc2tog because it’s not something I can do on autopilot yet and I like that it alters whatever pattern I am working on. My most recent use of this was making pockets for a sweater made in almost all single crochet, Talk about autopilot!
My favorite stitch is whatever it takes to get the job done beautifully! Fun to experiment…
I’m wanting to learn the crocodile stitch, the look is so amazing; so that would be my present favorite.
I love the forget me knot crochet stitch. It is lacy an easy to do.
A bobble stitch and any stitch that works nicely around the edges of knitted items.
I love the picot stitch – such a nice way to finish an edge.
I like the granny squre
I haven’t been crocheting long but I am loving everything. Started Tunisian crocheting yesterday and I am loving it also.
I am new to crocheting; however I really like the half double crochet. It gives a bit of a texture yet easy to do.
I love the half-double crochet stitch.I try to learn a new stitch every month,lots of fun learning.
My favorite crochet stitch, anything that involves a double crochet.
I like the front and back post stitches and cross overs.
My favorite stitch is the shell stitch. It’s quick easy and the range you can use from 2 to 10 makes the trim of anything beautiful and the project in hand lacy and delicate.
I like the front and back post stitches. I love the texture they give to the fabric!
Double stitch,
The shell and puff stitch.
Bobbles! Texture makes crochet even more fun!
I enjoy making shell stitches. I just did an afghan and a shrug using them.
It’s hard to choose just one stitch, but I would have to say the double crochet stitch as there is so much you can do with it.
I like to constantly learn new stitches as I love variety.
I love the Crocodile stitch! I have many that I like, but I love the look of the Crocodile stitch!
My fav at the moment is the moorish medallion. I am using it to make a lovely collection of flowers.
Shell
I like the half-double. Something I know I can do well!!
I always enjoyed the time decades ago when I crocheted a blanket that had spaces all over it, then weaved different colors in-and-out of the spaces. Voila! A woven blanket! I accidentally washed this woven wool blanket, and it shrunk. It was nice while it lasted, and very warm! Beginners mistake!
Whichever it takes to crochet something beautiful!
I like alternating my front and back treble posts makes a beautiful pattern.
The shell stitch is my favorite because it is easy to do and alway looks beautiful
My favorite crochet stitch for now is either the triple crochet or the double. I make a lot of things using the double crochet. Currently making a t-shirt rug with only dbl crochet. Love learning new stitches, my mother is my teacher. Starting on a star shaped baby afghan soon, a little nervous.
I love to use the picot stitch, thanks!
I like single crochet to whip up squares quickly for Warm Up America.
Shell stitch and double crochet are the ones I use most.
Triple Crochet Stitch.
wearing read makes me feel confident, I would love to make this awesome gift
Single crochet for amigurumi, double crochet for everything else because it works up quickly but makes a nice weight fabric.
Just learned the crocodile stitch so I’m really liking making things with this stitch in it!!!!
She’ll stitch. Love the look. Thanks for the chance.
I love every stitch I’ve tried. IM ADDICTED! I would love to win the yarn.
I love them all. I like any that are easy but make the pattern interesting like cluster stitches or puff stitches.
The one I’m doing at the time! Love them all!
I like dc, hdc and tr… mostly I like shells.
Can’t just pick one. No way possible to pick one. Each stitch has its own design. With each stitch change, the whole design can change. With the different patterns, stitch change can create beautiful projects. No way possible to pick one. Sorry.
Yes it is impossible to pick just one! For utilitarian stitch I like the HDC. I taught myself tatting with a shuttle some 40 years ago and put it down as I was too busy raising my girls! Now they are copying tatting but with a crochet hook! I’m loving that now!
I love shell stitches
No favorite stitch although going through the comments I have plenty more to learn
Right now I like thedouble crochet. It works up a blanket fast.
I am making a larger blanket for my grandson using the Tunisian Crochet Simple Stitch. This will be very sturdy and the blanket should last many years.
i’ve only ever used a basic stitch for my borders
I like cranberry red.
SHELL STICH
Thanks for this chance to win!
I like cranberry red yarn. My favorite stitch is the shell stitch when I crochet.
Thanks for this chance,
Beth
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I like any stitch that I can master. Learning is apart of creating and creating is crocheting art.
I like to ;earn new stitches all
the time
front post and back post stitch
I love to do double crochet and the puff stitch! Men can crochet to! I encouraged my friends to try it and teach my school kids during recess when it is inside.
Popcorn! I’m making a bedspread right now that has tons of popcorns in it – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pineapple-frosting-bedspread-s-244
single crochet – it is so versatile
I like the 1/2 double crochet stitch.
Back or front post stitch as they make nice ridges like on the tops of my crochet socks.
hairpin lace!
I just learned a new stitch where you stitch in the third stitch so that the two top stitches lay down to leave a raised ribbing effect. I’m making a scarf using that now and I love the texture!