This washcloth is the last washcloth of this series, (although there are three extra in the e-book which you can find here.) I have to be honest. I don't love this washcloth. But only because I do not like the yarn. Brutally honest: It's awful. It's heavy and very rough. You can use any weight… Continue reading Washcloth #24 Blossom Stitch Washcloth
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Washcloth #23 Rope Stitch Washcloth
This washcloth has a beautiful, lacy texture. Double crochet stitches and chain stitches create little "V"s. Individually, the stitch is called a V stitch but put together it is referred to as the Rope Stitch. You can see my tutorial for the V stitch here. This is a washcloth that would be great for light… Continue reading Washcloth #23 Rope Stitch Washcloth
Washcloth #22 Lemon Peel Washcloth
This washcloth has a beautiful, solid texture and uses a simple combination of basic stitches. Beginner friendly, this stitch is a staple for a lot of crocheters! It's great for washcloths but also blankets, garments, and pretty much everything you can think of. This is a washcloth that would be great for everyday use. You… Continue reading Washcloth #22 Lemon Peel Washcloth
HY&C Stitch #6
November's stitch is the blanket stitch. I love this stitch because it makes a solid, textured fabric which you can see below. This solidity is what makes it perfect for blankets. It uses a simple combination of basic stitches, so it's great for newbies as well as oldies who need a quick, simple pattern. The… Continue reading HY&C Stitch #6
HY&C Stitch #5
I forgot to post September's stitch so I posted that last week. This is October's stitch and it is one of my favorite stitches. It can be used to create so many different looks just by changing how often you change color. It's called by many names: linen, woven, moss, and granite. And probably a… Continue reading HY&C Stitch #5
HY&C Stitch #4
I totally forgot to post this! I'll post the 5th stitch next week and then November's stitch the week after that. Our fourth stitch is the Filet Mesh Stitch. This stitch is great for adding open sections to your projects. It's sturdier than most "lacy" stitches and is quite distinctive. It's great for light throws,… Continue reading HY&C Stitch #4
Washcloth #21 Mat Stitch Washcloth
This washcloth has a beautiful, solid texture and would make a great companion to my Mat Stitch Hand Towel. Make them as a set and some luxurious soap and you've got a great little gift! This is a washcloth that would be great for everyday use. You can see the whole collection here to find… Continue reading Washcloth #21 Mat Stitch Washcloth
Washcloth #20 Large Shells
This washcloth is another fan stitch, which means multiple stitches, in this case treble crochets, are worked into the same space or stitch and then anchored by a single crochets. This stitch creates a fairly solid fabric with the shells creating a wavy look. This is a washcloth that would be great for everyday use.… Continue reading Washcloth #20 Large Shells
HY&C Stitch #3
The third stitch of the stitch dictionary is the V stitch. This stitch creates a beautiful fabric with a lot of mesh. It's easy to do and can even be used as an increase method. The stitches and number of chains can vary so this is just a tutorial for the basic V stitch. Experiment… Continue reading HY&C Stitch #3
HY&C Stitch #2
EDIT: This post has been updated to include the printable dictionary page. Sorry about that! The second stitch of the stitch dictionary is the puff stitch. The puff stitch is a beautifully textured stitch that creates (unsurprisingly) puffs in your fabric. They are usually separated by a chain to close the puff - this is… Continue reading HY&C Stitch #2