I’m a big fan of the patchwork seen in quilt patterns. I’m always reminded of the quilt my mother would bring out on occasion, a memento from her grandmother. While I don’t have to sew, that doesn’t mean I can’t piece together a beautiful crochet afghan reminiscent of my great-grandmother’s quilt. In my hunt for […]
I’m definitely the kind of person who spends most of my waking hours wrapped up in a blanket (when I’m not in public, that is). If there’s a couch or an armchair in my house, you can bet there’s some kind of afghan or throw folded up on it for easy access. I just really, […]
Here at Stitch & Unwind, we love our afghans. We’re regularly bringing you roundups of crochet afghan patterns for whatever occasion you can think of, from baby showers to Christmas to summer vacations. But for those who truly love to crochet afghans, I understand—sometimes those posts just aren’t enough. Luckily, for times like those, our […]
You know you can crochet a blanket in straight rows, but did you know you can crochet a blanket diagonally? A diagonally crocheted blanket is called a corner-to-corner blanket (or C2C blanket, as it’s often abbreviated online) since you work, quite literally, from one corner of the blanket to the other. Working up a crochet […]
I don’t know about you, but in my opinion, there are few materials as gorgeous and luxurious as lace! To me, the delicate repeating patterns look almost like little flowers. I love how intricate lace is, yet how durable some good lacy afghan patterns can be. On top of that, lace is a light material […]
June, July, and August are the perfect months to eat meals outside. You can barbecue and eat sticky and saucy foods because you don’t have to worry about cleaning up the mess! (Nature takes care of that.) 17 Crochet Patterns Inspired by Mixed Berries A variety of berries – such as strawberries, cherries, and blackberries—are in season during the summer, […]
One of the my favorite go-to crochet baby blanket patterns is a simple ripple pattern. You really can’t go wrong with a ripple or chevron crochet afghan pattern for baby; the pattern is quick to work up, easy to memorize and every new mother loves the finished results. This crochet baby afghan pattern is perfect […]
June, July, and August are the perfect months to eat meals outside. You can barbecue and eat sticky and saucy foods because you don’t have to worry about cleaning up the mess! (Nature takes care of that.) 17 Crochet Patterns Inspired by Mixed Berries A variety of berries – such as strawberries, cherries, and blackberries – are in season during […]
Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside. Whether you live near an ocean, lake, or pond, most people like spending time in the water when the heat starts building up. You’ll fit right in with all the other sea creatures in any of these summer sea inspired knitting patterns. Be honest: Did you ever […]
My sister is having a baby this August (yay!) So I’ve decided to learn how to crochet so I can make something special for our future bundle of joy. I want it to be something special – something that looks a little more fancy than your basic crochet project. After doing some research, I’ve found that the V-stitch is just […]
