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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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:
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
I used Red Heart Super Saver yarns, size 4, I hook. I used Hunter Green for the background, Spring Green for the leaves, and Shocking Pink for the blooms.
So it's a cute stitch and not overly difficult. It does take a little concentration when doing the flowers and the row following, but otherwise, a little mindless crochet for three single crochet rows. Here's my pretty version:
It's not quite as seamless as Ms. W's either, as you can see the pink yarn in back, but I'm sure that just comes with practice.
This is a super easy stitch! It requires very little concentration and knowledge of the double crochet. Really that's it. The pattern makes 3 rows and Ms. W stops there during her video tutorial. I liked it enough to add an extra pair of rows. I also changed colors every row, just so that I could see the V stitch and the shells.
This is my version:
I think it came out really nicely and I love mixing and matching my new skeins of yarn. My husband took a look at this swatch and said, "Nice. Hearts!" LOL. It does kind of look like a swatch of hearts holding hands or something. Put it in red and white or pink and you have a Valentine's Day theme!
Go to this page to find the PDF written pattern for the V Stitch Shell and scroll down to #231.
First, I followed the suggestion of the PDF pattern and chained 20, rather than her 10 that Ms. W does in her video. If you're new to Tunisian stitching, it might be a good idea to do the 10 chain.
Here is my version:
Ms. W said she used the L hook with her yarn so the stitches were easier to see. I used my L hook, too, but with a J-hook yarn. It's the first time my Tunisian stitches uncurled when I was done. I didn't have to stick it under something to flatten it out. It's a neat stitch, very easy to do amongst all the Tunisian stitches I've done before. Still not a huge fan of the Tunisian stitches, myself, though.
All that aside, I think it came out nice. Yes, I switched colors, like her, after 2 rows, even though it doesn't look like it.
If you want the written PDF Tunisian Before and After stitch, you can find it by clicking on the link and scrolling down (#230)
