Vintage Vixen Press

The Spider Stitch (aka Baby V Stitch or Small Berry Clusters) is a variation on the classic V stitch, made with single crochets instead of double crochets. You Will Need: Materials:   I used Hikoo Simpliworsted by Skacel.  Worsted Weight (4).  Superwash wool blend. Tools:   Since I used Worsted Weight Yarn, I grabbed my trusty H-8/5.0mm Skills:   Chain (CH), Skip (SK), Single Crochet (SC), Half Double Crochet (HDC).  Working in chain-1 space (ch-1 sp). The Spider Stitch Worked over an even number of stitches  Foundation Row:   Chain an even number of stitches. Row 1:   CH 1, SK 1. SC to end. (Or, make one row of foundation single crochet) Row 2:   CH 2, SK 1.  In the next stitch, sc 1, ch 1, sc 1.  [sk 1, (sc 1, ch 1, sc 1)] until you have two stitches left.  SK 1, HDC 1. Row 3:  Repeat Row 2, working in ch-1 spaces. Continue to repeat Row 3.

From elegant ice dragons to cuddly hatchlings, these amigurumi patterns are sure to delight and entertain. Oriental Dragon by Gail Hovanec Crochet Dragon by Sweet Oddity Art.  Raspberry Dragon by Dinegurumi Brutus-Brian-Boris the Three Headed Dragon by ILDikko Winter Dragon  from Made by Mary. (These aren't sponsored or affiliate links, and I don't earn anything if you click on them or purchase a pattern.  I just think they are really cool dragons!)

The two essential stitches in a knitter's skill set are Knit and Purl, and they can be combined in endless variations to create gorgeous textured stitches.  The Seed Stitch (aka Moss Stitch) is one such lovely variation. The Seed Stitch (Even): Cast On:  2N Row 1 (Right Side):  (K1, P1) x N. Row 2:  (Wrong Side):  (K1, P1) x N. Repeat Rows 1-2 as needed. The Seed Stitch (Odd): Cast On:  2N + 1 Row 1 (Right Side):  K1.  (P1, K1) x N. Row 2:  (Wrong Side):  P1.  (K1, P1) x N. Repeat Rows 1-2 as needed.

This is the fifth and final installment in a series on Organizing your Fabric Stash.  While some of these tips apply to other crafts, I'm focusing here on fabric.  Check back later for tips on organizing your Notions! Before reading, be sure to check out  Step 1: Let It Go ,  Step 2:  Gathering Projects Together ,  Step 3:  Organizing Your Fabric By Size , and  Step 4:  Organizing Your Fabric By Material . Step 5:  Organizing Fabric by Color One of the keys to great quilt design is the creative use of color.  Organizing your fabrics according to the color wheel will help you see new and interesting possibilities! Florals, Plaids, Polkadots, & Animal Prints:  These distinctive patterns can be held back or mixed into the colorwheel depending on their main color.   I usually hold “loud” fabrics with big designs back in their own section. Batiks:  Batik fabrics have such a distinctive look!  I usually keep them in their own section, still organized by the color wheel Warm

The two essential stitches in a knitter's skill set are Knit and Purl, and the best way to practice these by working the Stockinette Stitch. The Stockinette Stitch: Cast On:  Any number of stitches Row 1 (Right Side):  Knit all. Row 2:  (Wrong Side):  Purl all. Repeat Rows 1-2 as needed. Reverse Stockinette: This is the reverse side of the stockinette stitch.  The Purl side becomes the Right Side. Cast On:  Any number of stitches Row 1 (Right Side):  Purl all. Row 2 (Wrong Side):  Knit all. Repeat Rows 1-2 as needed.