Stitch of the Week #250 - The Single Crochet Waffle Weave Stitch

This was a very difficult stitch for me. I just spent the weekend in the hospital, so I will come back to this in a few days and will try again. Nothing seemed right and trying to get the lower horizontal bar or finding the top horizontal bar was really hard. As such, this blog only has Creative Grandma's video tutorial and PDF instructions.

Here is her video tutorial:

If you prefer the written PDF, click the link and scroll down and find the Single Crochet Waffle Weave Stitch. 

Stitch of the Week #53 - The Primrose Stitch

Update 2018 03 28:

I did something different with this. I tried to make it look more like a blossom with a stem.

I think it really looks better this way.

This is a pretty easy stitch to learn. It could be pretty with Row 2 being green and Row 3 being a color of your choice for the blossom. I did two colors, switching after 2 rows.

Here's my version:

It looks good no matter what you do with it, I think.

If you prefer the PDF written pattern, click on the link and scroll down to #249 Primrose Stitch.

Here is the YouTube video tutorial by Creative Grandma:

Stitch of the Week #52 - The Crocheted Box Stitch

Formerly known as Stitch of the Day.

This looked very intimidating but is truly quite easy. I'd say it's for moderate level crocheters, possibly advanced beginners. Lots of shells, single and double crochets. It's just a matter of paying attention to the pattern or watching the video once.

Here is my lovely version:

I decided to go an additional 2 rows of color (8 rows of pattern) to show a rainbow. I really like how it turned out, too! I used all Red Heart Super Saver yarns. I have a pink, violet, and dark blue, too, but thought that was a bit much for a swatch.

You can get the PDF written pattern by clicking the link and scrolling all the way down to #248 Crocheted Box pattern.

The tutorial by Creative Grandma is here:

Stitch of the Week #51 - The Stacked V Stitch Bobble Stitch

Formerly known as Stitch of the Day.

It feels like I haven't done anything in a long time. LOL! I got used to doing a stitch a day, but I'm all caught up and now have to eagerly await the next Stitch of the Week!

For this particular stitch, the PDF instructions confused me and I watched the video just long enough for my confusion to be gone. I realized I was over-thinking the pattern. This is a very easy pattern with a single repeat row.

I have two versions.

Here are my swatches:

If you look closely, the longer one was made with a chain 36, as the pattern suggests, and in one color. I didn't like the way it looked. The yarn felt wrong and it seemed messy.

For my second swatch, I chained 18. It was made with two different yarns and you can see the stitch much better. The yarn also felt right and was cleaner and easier to use.18

If you would like the PDF pattern, please follow the link and scroll down to the Stacked V Stitch Bobble Stitch.

Here is the video tutorial on YouTube by Creative Grandma:

Fun march project - The Four-Leaf Clover

Ms. Winkleman made it into a dishcloth, but it looks more like a hot pad or coaster to me. I could see it being hung up for St. Patrick's Day, too.

You can purchase the PDF written pattern by clicking here: Four-Leaf Clover Dishcloth.

You can also watch her YouTube video tutorial:

Stitch of the Day #50 - Millennium Stitch

So this is a pretty fun stitch to make. It does take a little concentration and is a bit more advanced as you use back loops, but it's pretty easy to learn.

Here is my version:

If you want the PDF written pattern, follow the link and then scroll down to the Millennium Stitch.

Here is the video tutorial by Creative Grandma. I think it helps clarify some of the rows from the written pattern.

Stitch of the Day #49 - Lacy Arrow

So the first two rows were very easy. Single crochet, chain 1, single crochet. The third row is where I began to get confused. I was putting in sc stitches and slip stitches and pulling the row I was working on and the row below to the same level. I was on Row 5 when I realized why my arrows didn't look like arrows... I had to pull it loose and start again with Row 3.

I did all 5 rows, then repeated rows 4 & 5 once. This is my version:

It's a very neat stitch, but not sure what I'd use it for yet.

If you want to follow the pattern, I recommend it. The pattern is pretty easy to follow, but you might want a backup with the video tutorial by Creative Grandma. I used it to make sure I was correctly seeing where the stitches went.

The written PDF pattern can be found by clicking the link and scrolling down the page until you find the Lacy Arrow Stitch.

Stitch of the Day #48 - Thistle Stitch

This is a really easy stitch.

I'm ahead of schedule. I have 2 more to go before being caught up with Ms. W and her Stitch of the Week. I have a field trip to attend tomorrow, so have decided to take advantage of my time today and the easy stitches and get more done.

Here is my easy to do version of the Thistle stitch:

My last row got a little 'loose', I guess. But otherwise, I really thought it was easy and pretty!

If you want to use a PDF written pattern, click on the link and scroll down to find the Thistle Stitch pattern.

Lastly, here is the video tutorial by Creative Grandma:

Stitch of the Day #47 - Bead Stitch

This is a super-duper easy peasy, lemon squeezy stitch to do. You do need to follow directions. I managed to skip a stitch and had to pull everything out, but other than that - too easy! It's very pretty and I used a self-striping yarn, so there is a color change.

Here is my version:

Now, I'm not sure what the yarn is doing on the right bottom corner. That's the chain row and where I turned. I think a bit of the yarn got loose and there was no fixing it, except to pull it all loose, when I discovered it, 2 rows in. So, I'm calling it 'on purpose', like having a 'style' to my work. Yup. That's it. LOL.

If you prefer a written PDF pattern, follow the link and scroll down to #243 the Bead Stitch.

Here is the video tutorial by Creative Grandma:

Stitch of the Day #46 - Feathers and Fan Stitch

Well, this stitch is the easiest stitch ever. I've done a ton of wave stitches and this is the bestest ever! My husband said, "That is a really cool stitch. Except for the holes, I love that stitch." For me, I just thought it was gorgeous and I had a new yarn. Red Heart With Love Stripes - Candy Stripe. Love this yarn. It's pretty and thick and not too dark or too bright. Loverly.

Here is my version:

So, everything went peachy, then I somehow manage to drop a stitch at the end - probably failed to get a single crochet in at the end of the 3rd row in the top of the chain 4. Still, it's hard to tell and now I'm aware of it, I'll be more careful the next time I use this stitch.

If you'd like the PDF written pattern, click the link and scroll down to find Feathers and Fan.

I did not use the video tutorial by Creative Grandma for this stitch, even to check what I was doing. That's a first. But here it is if you should need it:

Stitch of the Day #45 - Checkered Double Crochet Stitch

I am not a big fan of this stitch. There is nothing hard about it, but I think mine's kind of a mess. Ms. W does a beautiful version, naturally. Might need to practice more, but I found it awkward and I had a hard time finding some of my dc stitches to stitch into at times, regardless of the yarn color.

Here is my version:

My husband looked at it and said, "Ooh, a star stitch?" LOL. He was looking at Ms. W's version. Looking at it in this pic, though, I think it does look a bit star-like. Interesting.

Click on the link and scroll down to find the PDF written pattern for the Checkered Double Crochet stitch.

Here is Creative Grandma's video tutorial on this stitch:

Stitch of the Day #44 - Eureka

I am not sure how I feel about this stitch. It came out okay, looks nice, but while doing it, it felt like a mess. I can see the cross stitches and puff stitches, but I'm not sure why we're doing a triple crochet stitch after doing double crochet stitches. Seems... odd.

Anyway, here is my version:

I love the colors from this yarn, nearly used up all my retro stripes!

Please scroll down to find the written PDF pattern for the Eureka stitch.

Here is the video tutorial by Creative Grandma:

Stitch of the Day #43 - The Spring Lace Stitch

This is a super easy stitch to learn. It's pretty and I could see it as a light blanket or a light shawl.

Here's my version:

I used the Red Heart Super Saver Stripes "Retro Stripe". The skein's nearly done, so I'm using it up. I just love the rainbow feel to this yarn.

Scroll down the page to find the PDF written pattern for the Spring Lace Stitch. I recommend you use the video along with the pattern as I found the written pattern confusing. You work in all the chain 3 spaces, basically, but it describes the stitches and I felt it just muffled things up.

Here is the tutorial video from Creative Grandma. I used it mostly as a visual when I wasn't sure if I was doing the stitch right. The written pattern had confusing parts to it, but the pattern itself is really easy.

Stitch of the Day #42 - Simple Basket Weave

This is not really hard, except for getting it all to line up just so! It's kind of neat and sort of too easy to do.

My version of this weave:

I was going to do the entire pattern twice, but as I finished the first 6 rows of the second half, I saw my stitches were off. This irritated me and I was about to pull it all loose when I realized how silly that was. So, I stopped and just left it as is. I'm off by one row, as you can see, between top and bottom. However, I am proud of how nice it came out!

Scroll down on this page for the PDF written pattern for The Simple Basket Weave Stitch.

Here is the video tutorial by Creative Grandma:

Stitch of the Day #41 - The Celtic Weave Stitch

So there I was, following along the video and the PDF version for extra support, when I think, "This is a very messy stitch. It's going to look terrible!" Then, We finished Row 5... beautiful. Simply gorgeous! Sometimes, you just have to trust the process!

Here is my version:

I also used the Retro yarn that Ms. W mentions in her video, by Red Heart. I happened to have it and thought, "why not?" It really does look amazing!

To find the PDF written pattern for the Celtic Weave stitch, just scroll down the page after clicking the link.

Here is the video tutorial by Creative Grandma for this stitch:

I also saw this video, which was a lot shorter. The teacher, Nicki, uses a multiple of 4, explaining why, and uses double crochet instead of triple/treble, and goes through the front to make the weave instead of the back. I'm adding it here because it could be easier for some people and I will try it her way, too.

I followed her along to Row 3, and then got very confused. She goes way too fast for me. It also does not have any single crochet rows, which I think are nice to add. They provide support. So I did not complete this stitch as it was giving me grief.

This is why I follow Ms. W on Creative Grandma on YouTube. I can fast forward or pause her videos as needed and don't have to feel like I'm just not getting it.

The only question I have is: "Why end the pattern, Ms. W, on Row 7? Why not repeat rows 2-5?" I'll have to ask her.

Stitch of the Day #40 - Slanted Shell Lace Stitch

This was pretty easy, but had to keep it a little loose as when I started putting stitches in the chain 2 space, it started to curl up. Anyways, it's kind of cute and fun to do. The orange row looks the best! LOL

Here's my version:

Scroll down on this page to find the PDF written pattern for the Slanted Shell Lace stitch.

Here's the video tutorial by Creative Grandma. It's super quick and she makes it look real easy.

Project of 2018- Tablet Cover

I saw this in a Boye book, I Taught Myself To Crochet, that I found in my desk. I thought the idea was cute and I had all these skeins of cute colors and gave it a whirl. The colors are awesome! I love how they came out, the way each colors slowly turns into the next.

Strangely, as I went along, I thought, "There is no way this will fit!" I even took out my iPad, because my Samsung tablet is smaller, and measured. Nope. It didn't fit. However, I continued on, figuring it could be a small purse or cell phone case or something. 

The good news: my iPad fits perfectly! 

I added the button for kicks. The project begged for a cute, bright button on the front. 

I can't find an online version of this or the book I have. It's a kit. It was copyrighted in 2014. 

Stitch of the Day #39 - Textured Rug Stitch

So, this was a super easy stitch to do. I used two colors for kicks, my Lemon-Lime textured rug stitch. It's a puff stitch thing.

See? And the bottom left corner is a hiding puff stitch that curled on me when I wasn't looking. LOL!

** On a side note: For me, it was easy to push out the puff stitch after I made the single crochet stitch. Ms. W, in her video, recommends pushing it out as you make it, but I found that awkward.

You can find the PDF written pattern for the Textured Rug Stitch here, then scrolling down.

Here is the video tutorial for it by Creative Grandma. She includes a tip on how to tell when you've reached the last stitch of the row. This is a great tip that I won't soon forget!

Stitch of the Day #38 - The Bean Stitch

This is a very easy stitch, but does take a little concentration. It's a little slow going for me as I always count the loops on my hook. You need 6 and sometimes, pulling them up or drawing the hook straight through is an issue. Still, it's a simple thing to do and the most beginner crochet-er can do this.

Here is my version:

If you prefer the written PDF pattern for The Bean Stitch, follow the link and scroll down.

Here is the video tutorial by Creative Grandma:

Stitch of the Day #37 - The Moss Stitch

This is a real easy stitch. My only challenge was to NOT put a single crochet stitch in when I had to put in a slip stitch. Also, making sure I didn't lose my place with the stitch I needed: HDC or Slip Stitch.

Here's my version:

I used Red Heart Super Saver colors: Light Periwinkle and Shocking Pink.

Go to this page and scroll down to find the PDF written pattern for The Moss Stitch.

Here is the video tutorial by Creative Grandma: