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Birdhouse for Baby Number Five

We’ve moved! We are still The Firefly Hook, bringing inspiration to crocheters, but we changed sites. We are now at thefireflyhook.com, but we’ve got a new look. Come on over! Click here to visit site.

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Free Pattern: Honey and Berries Cowl

We’ve moved! We are still The Firefly Hook, bringing inspiration to crocheters, but we changed sites. We are now at thefireflyhook.com, but we’ve got a new look. Come on over! Click here to visit site. Click here to view the pattern. Did you follow our blog and still want to keep in touch? Sign up for our monthly… Continue reading Free Pattern: Honey and Berries Cowl

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Stuffed Giraffe

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

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Tutorial: Making a Releasable Cinch for the Cowl Hat

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

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Tutorial: Half Double Crochet (hdc)

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)