Here he is - my first ever crocheted stuffed animal. I loved creating this little guy... well, he's not very little at 18" sitting. I especially love commissioned work that allows for free flowing creativity. My only guidelines made this project delightful: stripy and multi-colored in boy colors. Since I am used to making crocheted… Continue reading Stuffed Giraffe
I love working my hats using this simple pattern. It’s great for beginners because it’s so simple, and yet it's perfect for advanced crocheters who wish to add flowers or pom poms or any creative embellishment to their work. For those wishing to sell their creations at craft fairs or other venues, this pattern works… Continue reading Simple Beanie
Cowl hats are a wonderful and versatile project. In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to make a releasable cinch using ribbon. This method hides the ribbon when worn as a cowl and shows it off when worn as a hat. 1. First ribbon row: in the last row weave ribbon over and under 1 stitch every 10… Continue reading Tutorial: Making a Releasable Cinch for the Cowl Hat
The height of the half double crochet (hdc) stitch is between a single crochet (sc) and a double crochet (dc). It is bulkier than other stitches so it takes up more yarn. But it is also quicker to work the hdc than a dc. It is one of my favorite stitches to work - it gives any… Continue reading Tutorial: Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Welcome to The Firefly Hook blog! If you love our free patterns, please pin or share using the buttons below. Congratulations! If you have successfully completed the coffee cozy , cinch hat, sunglasses case, and infinity scarf- you are ready to move on to pattern #5 in our series for beginner crochet. This cowl hat is the fifth pattern… Continue reading Blue Jewel Cowl Hat
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