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Latest Crochet Posts from the Blog….
Waffle Dishcloth Pattern
And how to choose the right Cotton Yarn. Crochet dishcloths are one of those things that are in the category of ‘if you know, you know’. So many times, I’ve given them as gifts to friends who were NOT in the know and I always laughed at the puzzled, slightly mocking, look they would give…
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Crochet the Waffle Stitch
A Drunk Dog Creative Stitch Tutorial I have a secret…. I absolutely adore waffles. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the USA where they were a breakfast staple – served with just butter and maple syrup – or maybe it’s because I was introduced to Belgium Waffles when I moved to Australia – covered…
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Introducing Lola’s Circle Duster Crochet Pattern
It’s finally here! I am so excited to announce the release of the crochet pattern for Lola’s Circle Duster! This design has been over a year in the making. This is the most complex pattern I’ve designed and I am so thankful to my testing team for helping me get this right. This garment is…
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Super easy and quick furry crochet cowl!
This furry cowl feels so luxurious! It’s like being hugged by a teddy bear. It is incredibly simple and quick to make with only two stitches – chain and single crochet (double crochet in UK terms). It’s super stretchy and slips right over the head with no loose or dangling ends to get caught on…
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How to Crochet the Butterfly Stitch Motif
The Butterfly Stitch is a beautiful decorative stitch that is easier to do than it may look at first. It is a stitch that is worked top down – meaning you create your project from the top to the bottom. The top of the butterfly is created first and the bottom of the butterfly is…
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Crochet the Star Stitch
The Star Stitch is a beautiful crochet stitch that adds a lovely texture and design element to your crochet projects. People often ignore patterns that contain this stitch because when the instructions are written, they are confusing. But it’s not a difficult stitch and video is the perfect way to learn to do this stitch!…
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How to Crochet a Granny Square (beginner friendly!)
This is a beginner friendly tutorial on how to crochet a basic granny square. The basics of crochet, including how to do the stitches, are included. There are written instructions and a video. You’ll be making granny squares in no time! Granny Squares are so versatile! Once you’ve mastered the basic technique, you can mix…
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Wear It 4 Ways Scarf
This scarf is made in a branching leaves pattern using fingering weight colour change yarn and a 3.5mm hook. Featured here is Garnmanufaktur Lola (300g/1125m) in the gorgeous Strelizia colourway. Lola is a hand-tied, 4-strand cotton/acrylic yarn from Germany which contains 6-8 colours giving you up to 16 colour changes depending on the Lola being used. Another…
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Peacock Shrug Crochet Pattern
This gorgeous shrug features the pineapple stitch which gives it its old-world lacey look. The shape of the shrug is inspired by the simplicity of Saori clothing weaving and sewing techniques, drawing from the Saori Margeurite Jacket. The size can be adjusted either by adding/removing repeats of the pattern, or simply by rolling the ‘collar’…
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Textured Dishcloth
A beautiful and practical textured dishcloth to crochet using cotton yarn.
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Crab Stitch Tutorial
The Crab Stitch (also known as Reverse Single Crochet in US terms and Reverse Double Crochet in UK terms) is one of those under utilised stitches. The idea of working backwards usually puts people off. While the first stitch or two can feel awkward if you’ve never done this before, it really is an easy…
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Easy Trellis Scarf
I just love a really long scarf – one that can be wrapped around the neck several times for cozy, comforting warmth without being too bulky or feeling like you’re being strangled. This Trellis Scarf fits the bill and is a perfect beginner’s scarf. It is very quick and easy to make and is adaptable to any…
Keep readingAre you ever going to do another crochet pattern? …. Yes!
Hi everyone! I keep getting asked questions like, ‘Why so many papercraft posts? Have you given up crochet?’ The answer is… crochet is coming! In the video above I explain what’s happening and why there are a lot of tutorials and posts on other crafts right now. The short version is… when I create a…
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Spiral Beanie
This clever little unisex beanie looks like it has been knitted but it is crocheted! The trick is to work in the back loop only using a half double crochet (half treble crochet in UK terms) stitch. The beanie is warm and stretchy (depending on the yarn you use of course) and is one size…
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Lost Heritage Shawl
The Lost Heritage Shawl is a very large wrap around shawl (more like a cloak!) that is a modified version of fillet crochet and features Native American motifs. It is also much more than a crochet pattern – designing this has been a journey into my own lost heritage. I was born in California, USA…
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ANZAC Poppy Cowl
For Australians, ANZAC Day has special significance. It’s at Gallipoli that we found our national identity. We wear the poppy on this day each year to honour the sacrifice made by those who have served in our military in times of war. This cowl is my way of wearing the poppy during the often chilly…
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Entomology Wrap
Butterflies, Dragonflies and Bees…oh my! I’m very excited to share with you the pattern for the Entomology Wrap – a lovely rectangular shawl that features a host of beautiful critters – butterflies, dragonflies, bees, and baby dragonflies – as well as leaves and divider rows made of the bead stitch. Each motif is presented as…
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Mother of Dragons Shawl
The Daughter of Dragons Scarf has been a big a viral hit and many of you have asked for a shawl version of the pattern. Well here it is! The Mother of Dragons Shawl features the same dragon wing shape, but has simplified increases and decreases to give it the longer runs of sections so…
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Daughter of Dragons Scarf Pattern with Videos
It’s finally here! The updated pattern for the Daughter of Dragons Scarf has hit the Long Dog Wool blog! This has been my most popular design on Ravelry. It’s an intermediate pattern that is also suitable for the adventurous beginner. The Daughter of Dragons scarf is based on a dragon tail shape. The ‘fins’ alternate…
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Basic Crochet Cable Stitch: A Long Dog Wool Tutorial
One of the features of knitting that I love is the beautiful cable stitches that adorn sweaters, scarfs and other handmade items. I learned to knit and crochet at the same time, when I was five years old, and have somehow always preferred crochet (so much easier to recover a dropped stitch…or two…or fifty!) but…
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Butterfly Blessings Baby Cardigan and Hat
The Butterfly Blessings Cardigan and Hat are the perfect gift for the baby girl. The subtle butterfly stitch patterns the front and back of the cardigan and the band of the hat. For summer weather, the versions pictured are made with cotton yarn but an acrylic or wool would give you a spring/autumn version. Instructions…
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Letterbox Anzac Poppy Pattern
The poppy is a symbol used in most Commonwealth nations for Remembrance Day. In Australia, we also wear them for Anzac Day. This year, because of the global pandemic, most ANZAC Day ceremonies are either cancelled or will be held with no spectators because of lockdowns and social distancing rules. There is a movement here…
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How to Wet Block your Crochet and Knit Creations
A Long Dog Wool Video Tutorial Blocking is the process we put our finished crochet and knit items through to even out the stitches and give it a professional ‘finished’ appearance. If you’ve ever looked at your wavy, puckered creation and wondered how others get theirs so nice and even, it could be that blocking…
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Front-Post and Back-Post Stitches: A Long Dog Wool Stitch Tutorial
Front post double crochet (fpdc) and back post double crochet (bpdc) stitches (called front post treble crochet and back post treble crochet in UK terms) are beautifully decorative and useful stitches. They are often used to create a ‘ribbing’ effect in crochet similar to the type of knit ribs you find on sweater cuffs and…
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Crochet this Kitchen Set – Patterns for coordinated dishcloths and scrubbies.
Whether you are concerned about the environment and love the idea of eco-friendly, washable, re-usable dishcloths and scrubbies that you’ve made yourself, or whether you love making small projects that are useful around the house, you can’t go past this kitchen set. The patterns included here are for two different styles of dishcloth and a…
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How to Do Bobbles, Popcorns, and Puff Stitches
Bobbles, popcorns and puff stitches can add a fabulous dimension to your crochet projects. There are all sorts of uses for them from the practical to the decorative. But what is the difference between them and how do you make them? I’m glad you asked…. I’m going to explain the difference between each type of…
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Stitch Tutorial: The Suzette Stitch
The Suzette Stitch, sometimes called the Thicket Stitch, is the perfect stitch for making dishcloths, blankets or anything where you want some visual interest and some thickness but don’t want it to be overly complicated or a yarn eater. Video is below. Narration is in USA crochet terms but both USA and UK terms are…
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Dishcloth Patterns … including a Dachshund Dishcloth!
Who else besides me really hates housework? I get so little ‘down time’ that the last thing I want to do is the cleaning up. I mean, I could be crocheting…or spinning wool… or playing with my dogs. But housework is one of the sad realities of life. No matter how well you do it,…
Keep readingEco-Tawashi: How to crochet a cotton scrubby
What is an eco-tawashi? Tawashis are a Japanese style of scrubbing brush for wet cleaning. They can be made of plastic, hemp, wire or any number of materials. I recently figured out how to make eco-tawashis which are made of 100% cotton and are absolutely brilliant for doing dishes. They are also good for cleaning…
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