Join me as I explore new and old stitches and create easy-to-follow patterns to add a touch of beauty and variety to any project you make. Harvest Stitch: Adding a Rustic Touch to Your Next Project What can I make with this rustic beauty? cowels sweaters/dress overlays blankets scarfs hot pads Imagination is always key in any worthwhile endeavor and we'd love to hear your creative uses for the Harvest stitch if you don't see them listed above. Scroll down to the comments and let us know! Video Instructions: By Deseret Blossom Crafts, posted 2 yrs ago Harvest Hot Pad This is such a quick, versatile stitch and you'll love how it looks. After watching the video instructions I recommend practicing a couple rows with it because practice makes perfect! PATTERN Disclaimer: In the pictures below of the featured hot pad is placed on a place mat but that is photo purposes only so you can see the details of the pattern. #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchesandpatterns #harveststitch

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. What's the Difference? While the finished results can appear similar, the two crafts have some differences, and you may find that you are better suited for the tools and techniques of one craft over the other. Like me, I find that trying to knit is like trying to walk, chew gum, and pat your stomach at the same time LOL! But, here I'll explain the pros and cons of knitting and crocheting along with the differences between the two crafts. I’ll talk about which option is easiest, and fastest as well as the types of patterns each craft creates. By the end you will find all the information you need to make a well-informed choice if you are looking to start a new hobby. Knitting and crocheting differ mainly in their techniques. In knitting, loops are formed by moving one needle to another using two long needles. A fabric is created by stacking rows on top of each other with stitches that are held onto the needle. The loops in crochet are formed directly onto the fabric using a single hook. Each loop is created one at a time, and it's more like knotting than stitching. Enter, the pros & cons Let's talk advantages 1. Knitted Fabric Makes Better Clothing This is probably the biggest advantage of knitting has over crochet. Knitting creates a soft, stretchy fabric that is tends to be more desirable when creating clothing and is a denser and finer. 2. There Are More Knitting Patterns Available Knitting offers more variety than crochet. You can find a knitting pattern for almost anything and you can even knit the same things you can crochet. More than just a wid variety, there are several different styles to choose from. 3. There Are Fewer Basic Knitting Stitches When it comes to knitting, you don't have to master many stitches or techniques like you do with crocheting. There are only two stitches you'll need to learn: knit and purl. and disadvantages... 1. Knitting Can Be Harder to Learn Knitting has fewer stitches, but it can be harder to learn for absolute beginners. Working with two needles can feel complicated at first, and it’s much easier for stitches to fall off knitting needles than crochet hooks. 2. Knitting Mistakes Are Difficult to Fix Even if you've been knitting for years, you'll still make mistakes. You might accidentally drop your stitches, use a the wrong technique at the wrong point in the pattern, or lose track of how many rows you've knitted. These mistakes can be hard to spot, and very frustrating to fix. 3. Knitting Is Slower Than Crochet Knitting is usually much slower than crocheting because knitting takes more stitches to create the same amount of fabric. You can knit a project with chunky yarn and large needles in a few hours, but finishing an adult-sized sweater using fine or medium-weight yarn can take several weeks. 4. You Can’t Use Knitting Needles for Two Projects Simultaneously This is more of an inconvenience than a disadvantage, but you can’t use the same pair of knitting needles for two projects simultaneously. Because you carry your loops on your knitting needle, you must finish your current project before using that pair of needles on another. However, but when you crochet you can start and stop as many projects as you want using the same size crochet hook. Tools Make the Person! Knitting always uses two needles to create stitches, while crochet always uses a single hook. Both the needles and hooks come in a variety of styles and sizes for convenience and comfort. Knitting needles come in three types: straight, circular, and double-pointed. Back-and-forth knitting is done with straight knitting needles. With circular and double-pointed needles, you can knit socks or sweaters in a tubular shape. For crochet hooks the design usually doesn't vary except when you do Tunisian Crochet and then you use a very long hook that looks like a knitting needle, but has the usual curved end. How you choose what hook you use depends on the size of your project and the type of comfort you need while crocheting. Below are examples of several different designs including what a Tunisian hook looks like. At the end of this blog are also a couple links on how to choose your crochet hook and other tools you'll need while crocheting. Other materials you would use for both crocheting and knitting is a tape measure, stitch markers, yarn, scissors, a pattern, and if you choose, a stitch counter. Best suited for.... Quick Side Note: Crochet can also create beautiful clothes, especially sweaters, shawls, hats, mittens, slippers, and baby clothes. To make your crochet more flexible like knitting you can either use a thinner yarn or a large hook and that adds a wonderful softness and flexibility to it. To Sum it Up Lastly, you'll benefit from dabbling in both crafts, regardless of the one you choose. As you can see from the differences outlined above, neither of them is objectively superior. You can make anything with either craft, including accessories, clothing, and decorations. So, there's no wrong decision when it comes to choosing between the two. #bloggingthemoonCM #knowyourcrochet #crochetvsknitting

Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product. This year I want to find new stitches I haven't used yet. Come along with me as I explore new and fancy stitches and what projects they are best used for. Weaving in the Fun! When I think of outstanding cozy patterns for fall, the Basketweave is the first to come to mind. It is a classic and timeless style that will keep you in fashion year after year. Crocheting the Basketweave stitch is not hard, but it does require knowledge on the anatomy of the Double Crochet stitch. The Double Crochet is a tall stitch that looks like a vertical fence post, and in fact that is what the middle of the stitch is called "a post". You do not go into the top of the stitch when you make a basketweave; you either insert your hook from the back of the post to the front, or from the front to the back. When you make a basketweave, you don't go into the top of the stitch; instead, you insert your hook from the back to the front or from the front to the back. The stitch will be wrapped around the post which makes the Double Crochet look like it is either in front of or behind, like an actual woven basket. You will work the pattern in rows. And once again thank you Daisy Farm Crafts for the easy to follow instructions and video! Written Instructions: Make a chain in multiples of 8 then add 4. In the 4th chain from the hook, (the chain 3 counts as first DC ) DC into each stitch across. Ch 3 and turn. FP DC (front post double crochet) around the next 4 DC ‘s. Then, BPDC (back post double crochet) around the next four. Alternate to the end. You should have one DC left (the turning chain) and in that one, do a regular DC into the top of the stitch. (Not around the post) chain 3 and turn. FPDC around the post of the next 4 DC , BPDC around the posts of the next 4 and repeat across. The last stitch will be a dc into the top of the turning chain. Repeat this two more times, or until you feel like a square is made. If you use chunky yarn two rows might be just fine. To make a new row of blocks that are the opposite, after the chain three and turn, start with a BPDC around the post of the next 4 stitches, then FPDC around the post of the next four stitches. The ends will always finish with one DC into the top of the turning chain. Mastering this technique gets you one step closer to understanding how cables are made. Try it out! And good luck. Here is a video clip of the basketweave stitch: Daisy Craft Farms Limitless Possibilities There really is no limit to what you can create with the Basketweave stitch...sweaters, scarves, gigantic blankets, baskets, purses, vests, pillows....so so much more! #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchofthemonth #basketweavestitch Check out The Crocheted Moons Fall/Winter Selection!

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Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product. This year I want to find new stitches I haven't used yet. Come along with me as I explore new and fancy stitches and what projects they are best used for. Feminine Circles The beautifully delicate pattern of Catherine's Wheel Stitch caught my eye as I was searching for new stitches to highlight. I just love the swirls that the alternating circles make and the fact you could do a whole project with this pattern or just use it as a decorative border. The crochet pattern is created using the Single and Double crochet stitch and while the execution of this pattern is an intermediate level, the stitches used are easy and basic. So, if you're still at a beginning skill level, don't shy away from a challenge, and if you're intermediate, to high then this a perfect pattern to add to your arsenal. How to Make Once again for the written instructions and illustrations I will be posting from my favorite fellow crocheter, Daisy Farms (daisyfarmcrafts.com/catherines-wheel-stitch). For her example she uses a medium weight yarn and a 5mm hook. Written Instructions: Start with 27 chains. Pattern repeat is 10 + 6 + 1. That means you can make a chain any multiple of 10, then add 6, then add one for the turning chain. Repeat rows 2-5 for the pattern to continue. And, change colors however you wish. Video Instructions Daisy Farms What to Make, What to Make.... Afghans, of course! I think you can make a blanket out any crochet stitch, but the Catherine's Wheel gives it a more delicate touch. You can also do wonderful shawls, scarves, or do it as a granny square and make coasters and hot pads. #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchofthemonth #catherineswheelstitch

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Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product. This year I want to find new stitches I haven't used yet. Come along with me as I explore new and fancy stitches and what projects they are best used for. What Gingham Means to Me Stylish and classic, gingham crochet stitch is a great stitch for any project. By using two colors of yarn per row, you carry the second color through your stitches, making it much easier than it appears. When I see this pattern I think of picnics, ants, & watermelon and to me it is wonderful representation of summer, but gingham isn't just a great backdrop for summer. It can also conjure images of a roaring fire, crisp snow, reindeer, warmeth, and joy for the Christmas and winter holiday....or darling baby blankets draping over their cribs and beds, plush pillows stacked on couches...there really is no end to the use of gingham. Creating your own Gingham Style You can use any single, half double, or double stitch, as well as variations on either. Shopping for the yarn is the most challenging part of this gingham stitch. Purchasing the yarn is the most challenging part of this stitch. You’ll need to find two colors that are in the same family but separated by a few shades and in some cases, even when you hold the skeins together, you won't believe the colors will work together....but give it a chance. You might change your mind once you see the finished product. Another thing to remember when choosing your shades for your project is to get a light, medium and dark color. Most of the time I like to use white and then two shades of the same color. For example, white, light pink and dark pink like in the instructional video from Daisy Farm Crafts. Both the written instructions and video are for a gingham blanket, but you can tailor it to make it any size you want, even as small as hot pads. Written Instructions: Chain a multiple of 10 plus 1. Make the base chain in white and with a smaller size hook (H). Change hook size to (J), join light pink color with the chain one and turn. Start your next ten. SC with link pink, crocheting over the white yarn, when you get to the tenth SC, do not finish all the way with light pink, stop, pull up the white, pull through, and now do the next ten SC with white, crocheting over the light pink. Continue changing colors every ten stitches. Do ten rows. At the end of your tenth row, you’ll cut off the white, add in the strawberry, and alternate between strawberry and light pink. (You will be weaving in the white end, do not crochet over the white, you’ll join that back in after ten rows). MAKE SURE YOU DON’T ACCIDENTALLY MAKE A CHECKERBOARD There is certainly nothing wrong with checkerboard blankets, but if you’re trying to achieve the gingham look and it turns out like a checkerboard, you’ll probably be disappointed. The simple way to avoid this is to make sure that the medium color is always used in every row. For the first block of color, the medium color alternates with the dark, and in the next block it alternates with the light. If you alternate the white and the dark, your blanket will look checkerboard. (See the difference between the two pictures below). Video Instructions Daisy Farms Never enough gingham Feast your eyes on all these great projects you can do with the gingham stitch #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchofthemonth #gingham Check out The Crocheted Moons Fall/Winter Selection!

In need of a good DYI project or want to brush up on you crochet knowledge, well my dears, you have come to the right place. Welcome to the "pulling out your hair" section Crochet is an enjoyable, fulfilling, and lovely craft to master, but as with any valuable skill, there can be some frustrating moments, such as making errors. Everyone makes mistakes, don't they? While beginners might experience this more often, even intermediate and advanced crafters occasionally make mistakes. It can be challenging to determine how to correct your mistakes, but hold on... keep your beautiful hair intact, because we can repair them! I'll guide you through the process of fixing various common errors, including correcting uneven edges, addressing sizing problems, and more. It will serve as a recap of everything we've learned so far, so let's simplify mistake fixing for you today! No 1...Alice, one side will make you smaller, the other side will make you grow YOUR PROJECT IS GETTING BIGGER/SHRINKING Is your project making you wonder if it ate the wrong side of the mushroom, like Alice, and is growing or shrinking when it shouldn't be? How to fix: Mark your first and last stitches. After you crochet your first row, place a stitch marker in the first and last stitch. Now as you continue to crochet you will know exactly where to place your first and last stitches for each row. Count your stitches. Always count your stitches even when it gets repetitive and boring, especially when your project has 100-200 stitches. There are a few tricks to help ease the burden of counting. (1) Count in 2’s, 4’s, 5’s, or 10's (2) Use a stitch marker to mark your counts in intervals (ex: mark every 20th stitch), and (3) there are great little devices that can keep track of your count called stitch counters. They work by placing it on your finger, most commonly the pointer finger, and then keeping track by following the motion of your hand when you make a stitch. No. 2...To the jagged cliffs of insanity YOUR EDGES ARE JAGGED INSTEAD OF STRAIGHT. Having edges that don't look right, can drive you to insanity! Sometimes our projects bulge out on one side, and then stick out on the other, instead of having a nice, clean edge. Not the look we're going for. How to fix: Decrease the number in your turning chain. When you reach the end of the row you usually make a turning chain and you chain a certain number according to the stitch you're using. This can be some of the cause for a bulging edge. Use this little trick to help reduce it. When using a half double stitch - chain 1, instead of 2; a double stitch – chain 2, instead of 3; and for a treble stitch – chain 3, instead of 4. Use "Standing Stitches" instead. You may not find the "Standing Stitch" in a written pattern, it is easy to substitute and helps to keep your edges looking nice and neat. When you reach the end of your row, instead of making a turning chain, you simply turn your crochet piece to the other side and draw up a loop big enough for the stitch you are using. No. 3...A fairly common mistake GETTING THE RIGHT YARN WEIGHT. Designers know there is no wrong yarn weight or type since they are the masters of their designs, however, if you are following a pattern, using the right weight and type of yarn will make all the difference in the world. We have talked about yarn weight a couple of times and how to choose correctly especially when following a pattern. Here are the links to the two other blogs that mention yarn weight: Know Your Crochet...How to Start Crocheting, Part 2 Materials Know Your Crochet...How Much Yarn Do I Need? How to fix: Become familiar with the yarn labels. The pattern will tell you the size of yarn they used so you can match it with your yarn when you purchase it. Manually measure your yarn by "wraps per inch" or "WPI". If you recently purchased yarn, it probably still has its label. However, if you received yarn as a donation from a friend or neighbor, or if it's older yarn you already had, it might not have a label. If there's no label and you're not familiar with identifying yarn weight by sight and touch, what can you do? There's a handy tool you can use, like the one shown in the picture below: Begin by placing your yarn at the left side of the cutout and wrap it side by side until you reach the other end. After wrapping, count how many times you wrapped the yarn and refer to the WPI key to find your number. You can also create your own tool in a few ways. One method involves using cardboard or cardstock, cutting it into a rectangle or square, and making a one-inch-wide incision at the top. Alternatively, you can use a pen or pencil along with a ruler. Measure a one-inch section in the middle of the utensil with the ruler, and use tape to mark this section. Here is a pdf file of a WPI key you can print and use with your homemade tool: No. 4...On the wrong side of the tracks CROCHETING IN THE WRONG PART OF THE STITCH. This might be clear to an experienced crafter, but if you're a beginner, it's a common mistake. Beginners often insert their hook through just one loop instead of both, and recognizing the stitches can significantly impact your work. Each crochet stitch has multiple components, and working in one part and not the other can entirely alter the texture of your project. How to fix: Learn the anatomy of a stitch. Each stitch has a front loop (one closest to you) and a back loop (one farthest from you). Unless your pattern calls for working in the front or back loop only, you work into both loops. Working into both loops is the default stitch placement if none is listed. The common abbreviation for back loop only is ( blo ) The common abbreviation for front loop only is ( flo ). No. 5...What a mix-up! USING THE WRONG CROCHET TERMS FOR YOUR PATTERN. As you familiarize yourself with the stitch names and read your crochet patterns, remember to consider the language in which they are written. What!?... you might exclaim... the pattern already seemed like it was crafted by ancient aliens... but don't worry. How to fix: Learn the lingo or move to Britain. This occurs more frequently now than in the past due to the Internet, which offers access to crochet patterns globally. Grasping how the two styles of pattern writing align can help prevent future complications. While chain stitch, is a chain stitch and a slip stitch, is a slip stitch, these are the terms that differ: No. 6...Bobbing and Weaving NOT SECURELY WEAVING IN YOUR TAILS. Y ou finish a project, weave in all the tails left behind at the beginning, middle, and end, and throw it in the wash...but, unimaginable tragedy strikes! A tail came out and now there is a giant hole!! All those hours you worked on your project feels lost, but all is not lost. As my husband is fond of saying, "Knowledge gained is worth the money and work." Now that we know, we can prevent it from happening again. How to fix: Get a sharp (not blunt) darning needle with a large eye. Leave at least 6 – 7” tails for weaving in. Weave in first through the baseline of the stitches (where your tail ends) and up through the middle of the stitchs, then pull your needle through a stitch in the row below, and back down the middle of the stitches in the opposite direction (kind of a 'U' shape). No matter how you zig and zag, just avoid weaving in a straight line. No. 7...Reading enhances your life NOT READING YOUR PATTERN ALL THE WAY THROUGH FIRST. We've chosen our pattern, gathered all the materials, and are eager to begin! Most patterns will provide the gauge, stitch guide, pattern notes, and abbreviations, though these can vary between patterns. Pattern writing isn't bound by strict rules, even with the best intentions. Therefore, it's crucial to read the designer's notes. It's possible they altered a standard stitch or counted the turning chain as a stitch. How to fix: Read the pattern of course! If you take a moment to read it, you can also research any information or questions you might have online or consult someone knowledgeable about crochet in advance. You Made It...Literally and Figuratively You are now filled to the hooks, and even possibly the gills with crochet know-how and raring to go! There are so many possibilities to have fun with! #bloggingthemoonCM #knowyourcrochet #crochetmistakes

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Ever wonder why certain crochet stitches are better for some patterns and not others? Does using a particular stitch really make a difference in the finished product? Even if you are not a crocheter, having a little bit of stitch knowledge can help you pick the best quality product. This year I want to find new stitches I haven't used yet. Come along with me as I explore new and fancy stitches and what projects they are best used for. What a stunning stitch! The Harlequin stitch is a gorgeous, classic pattern that will easily catch your eye especially when done in contrasting colors. As seen in the picture above, when you switch out your colors it makes for a fantastic border that allows you to keep crocheting without having to start a new stitch. How do you crochet this wonderful stitch you ask....well, just to confound your thinking processes for a second, the Harlequin is what they call a 4-row repeat done in multiples of 8 and is a combination of single and double crochet stitches as well as a cluster stitch created by crocheting 6 stitches together. Now lets unconfound you. You may have to concentrate on what you're doing in the beginning, but once you catch on you'll have no problem. Written Instructions: CHAIN 41 pattern repeat is multiples of 8 plus 1 (this means whatever number you chain, it must be divisible by 8 and then you add 1 extra chain at the end). ROW 1: In the 5th chain from the hook, work [3 DC, 1 CH, 3 DC], skip 3 ch’s, 1 SC in the next ch, *skip 3 ch’s [3 DC, 1 CH, 3 DC] in next ch, skip 3 ch, 1 SC in next ch, repeat from * to the end of the row. ROW 2: CH 3 and turn. Skip first SC, DC3TOG over next 3 DC, *CH 7, skip 1 ch, DC6TOG over next 6 DC (leaving the SC between unworked), repeat from * ending with DC3TOG over last 3 DC, 1 DC in the top of the last ch. ROW 3: CH 3 and turn. 3 DC in the first space (hole that formed between the DC3TOG and DC) from row below, *1 SC around the ch 1 space of the row below, (enclosing the 7 ch’s), [3 DC, 1 CH, 3 DC] in the center space of the DC6TOG’s, repeat from * ending 3 DC in top of last DC3TOG’s, 1 DC in top of the turning chain. ROW 4: CH 4 and turn. Skip first DC, *DC6TOG over next 6 DC (leaving the SC between unworked), ch 7, skip 1 ch, repeat from * ending with ch 3, 1 SC in top of the turning chain. ROW 5: CH 1 and turn. Skip first SC and the ch 3’s, *[3 DC, 1 CH, 3 DC] in center of the DC6TOG’s, SC in ch space one row below, (enclosing the 7 ch’s), repeat from * ending with 1 SC in the first of the 4 turning chains pulling new color through. REPEAT ROWS 2 – 5 until there are 5 completed diamonds. End work on a row 5. Video Instructions Here is the video for the Harlequin stitch by one of my favorite crocheters and bloggers, Daisy Farms. In this video she shows you how to crochet the harlequin stitch with a hot pad pattern. Give a crocheted hug When you find that stitch that pulls everything together and makes someone's mouth form an over exaggerated letter 'O', you know you just gave one heck of a crocheted hug. It's a special gift that makes that person feel warm and loved. Here are some crocheted hugs you can give with the Harlequin stitch: blankets, hot pads, or even wall hangings! #bloggingthemoonCM #stitchofthemonth #harlequinstitch

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